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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
ROCKIES EXPECT FIRST BASEMAN JUSTIN MORNEAU TO RETURN SOON TO LINEUP — ST. LOUIS — Justin Morneau's quest for the National League batting title is on hold for a couple of days. — The Rockies first baseman injured his left side Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals and was not in the lineup Saturday.
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
JUSTIN MORNEAU LEAVES LATEST ROCKIES LOSS WITH INJURY
JUSTIN MORNEAU LEAVES LATEST ROCKIES LOSS WITH INJURY
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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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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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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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MLB Trade Rumors
Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
Greinke pitches, hits Dodgers past Giants — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Zack Greinke smiled wider each time he looked at the scoreboard at AT&T Park. — Four runs of support in the first inning, four more in the second and another four-spot in the sixth - highlighted by Greinke's first home run of the season.
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Fox Sports:
THE OTHER SIDE OF A BATTER GETTING HIT IN THE FACE … When Mike Fiers hit Giancarlo Stanton in the face with a fastball on Thursday night, our attention was immediately turned to the Miami Marlins slugger — and rightfully so. The concern for Stanton is warranted, his MVP season is assuredly …
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Charlie Riedel / Associated Press:
Revamped Royals beat Red Sox 7-1 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Jeremy Guthrie walked out to the mound for the second inning and found he had something rare for a Kansas City Royals pitcher - a two-run lead. — Guthrie retired the final 17 batters he faced, Omar Infante had three hits and drove in two runs …
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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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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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Cincinnati.com:
Todd Frazier having career year on basepath … MILWAUKEE — Todd Frazier's season is Exhibit A in Reds manager Bryan Price's increased emphasis on the running game. — Frazier stole his 20th base Friday night. The last two years he stole a total of nine — three in 2012 and six last year.
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Doug Miller / MLB.com:
Now Commenting On: — Key connections: Star-Spangled Banner, baseball forever linked — Verses that became National anthem celebrates 200 years, is part of baseball's fabric — A look back at some of baseball's most memorable performances of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in recognition of the anthem's 200th anniversary
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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