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11:30 AM ET, August 31, 2015

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Mitch Abramson / New York Daily News:
Ex-Mets skipper Bobby Valentine says his former team is ‘in it to win it’  —  Bobby Valentine managed both the Mets and Red Sox.  —  But on Sunday, looking tanned and relaxed at Citi Field in the final game of the three-game series between the teams, Valentine admitted his allegiance is to the Mets …
Discussion: Newsday, Metsblog and Amazin' Avenue
Lizzynielsen / Metsblog:
Mets end home skid, beat Red Sox 5-4  —  The Mets ended their five-game home losing streak and avoided being swept by the Red Sox by winning, 5-4, Sunday afternoon at Citi Field.  —  The game involved four lead changes, Kevin Long being ejected over objections to umpire Joe West's strike zone …
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays To Name Mark Shapiro As Team President  —  8:06am: Dolan will indeed absorb the business duties left behind by Shapiro, tweets MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince.  Most importantly, the Indians have now announced the move, with both Shapiro and Dolan offering statements on the transition.
Discussion: TribeVibe
Associated Press:
Jake Arrieta of Cubs Working on No-Hitter Against Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs has a no-hitter going against the Los Angeles Dodgers through eight innings.  —  The Cubs lead 2-0 Sunday night.  —  The Dodgers' first baserunner came in the third inning …
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Almonte Leads Indians to 9-2 Win Against Slumping Angels
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Arrieta Pitches No-Hitter for Cubs in 2-0 Win Over Dodgers
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Yanks put in claim on their ex closer Robertson; trade seems unlikely  —  Looking to enhance their already superb bullpen, the Yankees have put in on a claim on White Sox closer David Robertson, and will find out by Monday afternoon whether they have any chance at all to re-acquire their former reliever …
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Associated Press:
Seager Hits 2-Run HR, Mariners Hold On to Beat White Sox 7-6
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Associated Press:
Holland Ks 11 for Texas in 6-0 Win Over O's for 3-Game Sweep  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Derek Holland struck out every Baltimore batter while throwing a three-hitter for his eighth career shutout, leading the Texas Rangers over the Orioles 6-0 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' Hamilton hitting, but left knee still too sore to run
Fox Sports:
NL CENTRAL TRULY ONE OF MLB'S BEST DIVISIONS IN HISTORY  —  JP Morosi  —  It's hardly revelatory to say the National League Central is baseball's best division in 2015.  The Cardinals, Pirates and Cubs account for three of the top four records in the majors, with the American League Central-leading Royals claiming the other.
Discussion: Beyond the Box Score
Associated Press:
Shields Leads Padres Past Phillies 9-4  —  PHILADELPHIA — James Shields pitched seven innings for his first road win since May, and the San Diego Padres hit three homers in a 9-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.  —  Shields allowed one run and six hits with eight strikeouts and one walk.
Associated Press:
Santana Sharp at Home in Twins' Win  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Ervin Santana struck out 10 to earn his first home win, Eduardo Nunez and Miguel Sano homered, and the Minnesota Twins survived a ninth-inning rally to beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Sunday.  —  Down 7-0 in the ninth …
Discussion: Twinkie Town and Yahoo Sports
Andrew Baggarly / Giants Extra:
Tim Lincecum's hip recovery stalls, and he might have thrown his last pitch as a Giant: “The bad days are outshining the good ones”  —  SAN FRANCISCO - Tim Lincecum encountered another setback with his hip and back discomfort, forcing him to acknowledge the possibility that he has thrown his last pitch of the season.
Associated Press:
Guyer, Kiermaier Hit HRs Help Rays Beat Royals 3-2  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Brandon Guyer and Kevin Kiermaier homered, and the Tampa Bay bullpen held the Kansas City Royals to one hit over five innings Sunday in the Rays' 3-2 win.  —  Kiermaier's sixth-inning homer off Luke Hochevar (1-1) broke a 2-2 tie.
 
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