Cubbies Crib: Morning Marquee 10/18

The Cubs met with Rays’ bench coach Thursday even though he does not have any managerial success, a trait Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein said the Cubs were looking for in a new manager.

In postseason baseball, the Boston Red Sox took a 3-2 series lead in the American League Championship Series following a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Thursday night. The Sox defense clicked and reliever Koji Uehara continued to shine. The National League Championship Series returns to Busch Stadium (III) tonight as rookie Michael Wacha takes the mound against Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers in Game 6 with the Cardinals one win away from the World Series.

ESPN Chicago: Renteria, Martinez are intriguing candidates

Chicago Sun-Times: Dave Martinez never has managed before, but he knows Cubs

CSN Chicago: Cubs can go outside-the-box with Rays bench coach Dave Martinez

Daily Herald: Cubs have long talk with Rays’ Martinez

Boston Globe: In thrilling and crucial Game 5 victory, Red Sox get a high-five from Koji Uehara

Motor CIty Bengals: Making Better Use Of Andy Dirks

Redbird Rants: Michael Wacha talks before pitching on NLCS Game 6 on Friday

LaSorda’s Lair: Can The Dodgers Make The Possible Impossible?

Pirates.com: Rojas, Andrade smooth path for Bucs’ Hispanic players

Reds.com: O’Neill said to be discussing Reds’ skipper vacancy

New York Times: Nolan Ryan to Retire as C.E.O. of Texas Rangers

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