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Austin Laymance / MLB.com:
Former Major Leaguer Frank Torre dies at 82 — 9/13/14: Joe Girardi discusses the passing of Frank Torre, who played for the Milwaukee Braves and Philadelphia Phillies — Former Milwaukee Braves and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Frank Torre died on Saturday. He was 82.
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Associated Press:
Frank Torre, brother of Joe, dies at 82 — NEW YORK — Former World Series star Frank Torre, who helped put little brother Joe on a path that led to the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 82. — The Major League Baseball commissioner's office said Frank Torre died Saturday at a hospice in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Jake Kring-Schreifels / MLB.com:
Cashman not ready to count out Yankees — Brian Cashman said the biggest problem for the Yankees this season has been the struggling offense. — NEW YORK — General manager Brian Cashman isn't ready to count the Yankees out of a possible postseason berth just yet, but he's aware …
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NY Daily News:
With ‘retirement’ of head of development, GM Brian Cashman must overhaul feeble Yankees minor-league system — Mark Newman, whose player procurement and development talents produced such notable first-round draft busts as Cito Culver, Slade Heathcott, Andrew Brackman, C.J. Henry, Eric Duncan …
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Associated Press:
Bonilla Wins 1st Start as Rangers Top Braves 3-2 — ARLINGTON, Texas — Rougned Odor's go-ahead double gave fellow rookie Lisalverto Bonilla a win in his first major-league start, and the last-place Texas Rangers beat Atlanta 3-2 Saturday, handing the Braves another setback in their push for an NL wild-card spot.
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
JUSTIN MORNEAU LEAVES LATEST ROCKIES LOSS WITH INJURY — The Denver Post — Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies slides into second on a lead off double in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on September 12, 2014 in St. Louis. (Michael B. Thomas, Getty Images)
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David Waldstein / New York Times:
Yankees Halt Orioles to Show They're Not Dead Yet — BALTIMORE — Despite the emotional toll of Friday's doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles, the Yankees were still alive on Saturday in the chase for one of the two wild-card spots in the American League, at least technically.
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Associated Press:
Asche Homers in 10th, Phillies Beat Marlins 3-1 — PHILADELPHIA — Cody Asche hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday night. — Cole Hamels scattered nine hits over seven stingy innings and Philadelphia handed …
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Improving Stanton heads home; major surgery unlikely
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Associated Press:
Avila Hits 2-Run HR in 8th, Tigers Top Indians — DETROIT — Alex Avila hit a two-out, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their slim AL Central lead, beating the Cleveland Indians 5-4 Saturday night. — The Tigers remained a half-game ahead of Kansas City, which topped Boston 7-1.
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Metsblog:
Game Recap: Nationals 10 - Mets 3 — Result: The Mets fell behind early and lost to the Nationals at Citi Field on Saturday night, 10-3. — Need to Know: Starter Zack Wheeler struggled against Washington's bats on Saturday night, lasting just four-plus innings in his shortest outing since June 25.
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Beltran swings, plans to delay surgery to offseason — 9/10/14: Carlos Beltran discusses being scratched from the lineup against the Rays due to right elbow soreness — BALTIMORE — Carlos Beltran tried swinging a bat and is reporting some improvement with his ailing right elbow …
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HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Angels Rout Astros 11-3 for 9th Straight Victory — ANAHEIM, Calif. — David Freese hit a two-run homer and Mike Trout had an RBI triple during Los Angeles' seven-run fifth inning, and the Angels beat the Houston Astros 11-3 Friday night for their ninth consecutive victory.
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Associated Press:
Karns' 1st Big League Win Leads Rays Over Jays 1-0 — TORONTO — Nathan Karns got his first major league win in his Tampa Bay debut, Ryan Hanigan homered for the first time in almost three months and the Rays beat the Blue Jays 1-0 Friday night to stop Toronto's four-game winning streak.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / Sportsnet.ca:
Rays sign reliever Wagner to two-year deal
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Associated Press:
D-Backs Tag Padres Ace Tyson Ross Early in Win — PHOENIX — Mark Trumbo had three hits and three RBIs, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 10-4 win over the sloppy San Diego Padres on Saturday night. — The Diamondbacks took control early, scoring six runs off All-Star Tyson Ross in the first two innings.
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Gaslamp Ball and Canadian Press
