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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
‘All efforts will be made’ to get Jeter's final home game played — NEW YORK — The New York Yankees, who spent the past month praying for a miracle, were left Thursday simply praying for good weather. — The entire baseball world will be watching tonight as Derek Jeter is scheduled to play his final game at Yankee Stadium.
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NESN.com and CBSSports.com
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Sean Gregory / TIME:
Baseball's Derek Jeter Problem — What will happen when the sport's most recognized and admired player leaves the game? — The New York Yankees have a Derek Jeter problem. Sure, the endless pomp surrounding Jeter's retirement has kept a lot of people watching a team that won't make the playoffs.
Discussion:
HardballTalk, Pinstripe Alley and baseballmusings.com
NY Daily News:
For Yankees to send Derek Jeter out in style, a loss Wednesday would be nice — What do you remember most about Mariano Rivera's sendoff last season? What we all remember is the moment Joe Girardi sent Jeter and Andy Pettitte to the mound to take the ball from Rivera.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
Richard Justice / MLB.com:
Commissioner also addresses pace of game, honors Jeter in Yankee Stadium visit
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and HardballTalk
Roger Rubin / NY Daily News:
Bud Selig says Alex Rodriguez will have a clean slate after serving PED suspension
Discussion:
HardballTalk
Susan Slusser / Oakland Athletics:
A's Brandon Moss out with hip problem; will need surgery — From Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser at the Coliseum — First baseman Brandon Moss was unavailable Wednesday with a right hip problem that will require offseason microfacture surgery, Moss told The Chronicle after the A's loss to the Angels.
Discussion:
HardballTalk, MLB Trade Rumors, CBSSports.com and Athletics Nation
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Eno Sarris / FanGraphs Baseball:
Brandon Moss on the Anatomy of a Slump
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles, Lookout Landing, MLB.com, DRaysBay and Al's Ramblings
Mberardino / Twins Now:
Twinsights: Josh Willingham plans to retire at season's end — DETROIT — Josh Willingham, one of just three players in Twins history to hit at least 35 home runs in a season, has decided to retire. — The 35-year-old outfielder/designated hitter for the Kansas City Royals has told people close …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, HardballTalk and Royals Review
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Stewart Nearing Agreement To Become D'Backs GM — 7:44pm: Stewart and the Diamondbacks are closing in on a multi-year agreement to make Stewart the new GM in Arizona, Nightengale tweets. An official announcement could come on Friday now, rather than Thursday, as had previously been reported.
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit, True Blue LA, John Shea, USA Today, Al's Ramblings and Arizona Republic
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Diamondbacks set to offer pitching great Dave Stewart the GM job
Discussion:
CBSSports.com, AZ Snake Pit and MLB Daily Dish
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Report: Diamondbacks set to make Dave Stewart general manager
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Travis d'Arnaud, Mets manager Terry Collins tight-lipped about injury — Also, Dillon Gee was already eager to get on the mound for his final start of 2014 and now he he is even more so. — WASHINGTON — Travis d'Arnaud was not in the lineup for Wednesday night's game that was postponed …
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Associated Press, Faith and Fear in Flushing and Amazin' Avenue
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Why did Mets wait to send David Wright for follow-up MRI? — After seeing the results of a dye-contrast MRI exam, which revealed damage to the ligaments in his banged-up left shoulder, Mets third baseman David Wright could speak with greater clarity about the injury that marred his season.
Discussion:
HardballTalk and Metsblog
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Source: Jocketty, Price will be back for 2015 — Both general manager Walt Jocketty and field manager Bryan Price will be back for 2015, a Reds source said. — Jocketty is in the final year of his contract. An extension will likely be announced next week.
Discussion:
Red Reporter
Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Last time NY pitcher advanced runner in that fashion was Sept. 27, 2013 — 9/21/14: Jacob deGrom allows one earned run on three hits over six innings, striking out 10 to earn the win — WASHINGTON — No twitches. No confusion. No false moves. With less than a half-dozen games left in the season …
Discussion:
New Jersey Online and HardballTalk
Brian Sandalow / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs' rotation needs to improve to compete vs. Cardinals — The Cardinals came into Wrigley Field this week on the verge of another National League Central title. They're the clear standard of the division and figure to be the team in the Cubs' way as their young players mature.
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Canadian Press:
Wieland gets first career big league win, Padres top Rockies — SAN DIEGO — Joe Wieland earned his first big league win, and Tommy Medica hit a three-run home run and a replay-aided double to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-3 victory against Colorado in their home finale Wednesday night.
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Purple Row
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Canadian Press:
Buehrle outduels Walker as Blue Jays blank Mariners — TORONTO — Mark Buehrle was dominant over eight-plus innings and Ryan Goins drove in Munenori Kawasaki with the game's only run as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 1-0 on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre.
Discussion:
U.S.S. Mariner and Athletics Nation
Associated Press:
Kendrick, Papelbon Help Phils Beat Miami 2-1 — MIAMI — Kyle Kendrick pitched seven innings, had three hits and drove in a run, Jonathan Papelbon closed in his first appearance since being suspended and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 Wednesday night.
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Phillies Nation, Fish Stripes and Canadian Press
