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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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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:
Red Sox Monster and Pinstripe Alley
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:
Pinstripe Alley, HardballTalk and baseballmusings.com
Richard Justice / MLB.com:
Commissioner also addresses pace of game, honors Jeter in Yankee Stadium visit
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Morrison Homers Twice, Mariners Beat Jays 7-5 — TORONTO — Logan Morrison hit two home runs, Mike Zunino also connected and the Seattle Mariners kept their faint playoff hopes alive, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 Thursday. — Morrison hit a three-run blast off Todd Redmond in the fourth …
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baseballmusings.com
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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.
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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
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McCovey Chronicles, Lookout Landing, DRaysBay, MLB.com and Al's Ramblings
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Now Commenting On: — Brewers looking at all options for first base — 9/19/14: Ryan Braun races to deep right field and makes a catch to retire Jordy Mercer — CINCINNATI — After posting the National League's lowest OPS at first base for a second straight season …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Al's Ramblings
Mberardino / Twins Now:
Twinsights: Josh Willingham plans to retire at season's end, source says — DETROIT —Josh Willingham insists he hasn't made any decisions about his playing future. — However, an associate of the 35-year-old outfielder/designated hitter for the Kansas City Royals says he has told people close …
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MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Daily Dish, HardballTalk and Royals Review
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 and Redleg Nation
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 …
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New Jersey Online and HardballTalk
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
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:
Baseball America, John Shea, True Blue LA, AZ Snake Pit, USA Today and Al's Ramblings
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Diamondbacks set to offer pitching great Dave Stewart the GM job
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish, CBSSports.com and AZ Snake Pit
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Report: Diamondbacks set to make Dave Stewart general manager
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
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
Chris Haft / MLB.com:
Bochy: Kershaw clear choice for NL MVP — 9/19/14: Clayton Kershaw, Don Mattingly and A.J. Ellis talk about Kershaw's performance and the Dodgers' high-scoring win over the Cubs — LOS ANGELES — Bypass the formality of voting, manager Bruce Bochy urged, and hand this year's National League …
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HardballTalk
