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It has been more than 24 hours since the Dodger 2019 season ended and there were a couple of stories that came out since of note.
According to the Jorge Castillo of the LA Times, manager Dave Roberts (who has three years remaining on his contract) will return as Dodger manager in 2020.
Dave Roberts will return as Dodgers manager next season. https://t.co/gbnrgZfwKE
— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) October 11, 2019
This came out a few days ago, it is an essay by new Dodger owner Alan Smolinsky,
You might've heard there's a new member of the Dodgers ownership team. His name is Alan Smolinisky. He and his family have an amazing story. Here's his firsthand account of a lifelong connection to the team: https://t.co/zWL9tWWH9x
— Joe Davis (@Joe_Davis) October 8, 2019
The American League Championship Series is set
The Astros got a big first inning and another playoff masterpiece from Gerrit Cole to oust the Rays and set up a titanic ALCS showdown with the Yankees.
— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) October 11, 2019
By @kristieAP: https://t.co/qTqrT1Ncj8
And there is some limited postseason history between the Nationals and Cardinals
Last time Cardinals played Nationals in postseason was Game 5 of 2012 NL Division Series when Pete Kozma's 2-run single in 9th off Drew Storen capped 9-7 comeback win. Cardinals had trailed 6-0. How cool would it be to have Kozma throw a 1st pitch in 2019 Nats-Cards postseason? pic.twitter.com/VtwoSbGhsY
— Mark Tomasik (@retrosimba) October 10, 2019
And yes, now more than a quarter of MLB managerial jobs are open
Phillies relieve manager Gabe Kapler after two seasons. https://t.co/E0XBzPgAki pic.twitter.com/7m4P9YllQx
— MLB (@MLB) October 10, 2019