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9:00 PM ET, September 6, 2015

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Matt Harvey / The Players' Tribune:
I Will Pitch in the Playoffs  —  You've heard about the 180-185 innings cap.  That seems to be the number that will allow me to pitch into the postseason.  Regardless of those numbers, I hope everyone knows: I have always wanted to play.  I have always wanted to pitch every single chance I get.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Boras: Innings limit for Mets' Harvey became issue when playoffs became possible  —  FOX Sports … Just got off the phone with Scott Boras, who had several points he wanted to make on the Matt Harvey issue:  —  • Boras said he spoke today with Harvey's surgeon, Dr. James Andrews …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:   Harvey Changes Speeds, Says He Would Pitch in Playoffs
Associated Press:
Mets' Harvey Declines to Answer if He'd Pitch in Playoffs
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Matt Harvey Backs Proposed 180-Inning Limit
Associated Press:
Bryant Hits Long HR, Cubs Beat Arizona 6-4  —  CHICAGO — Kris Bryant homered high off the left-field video board and tied a club rookie record for RBIs, Miguel Montero hit a grand slam, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 to complete a three-game sweep Sunday.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Kyle Thele / Chicago:
Kris Bryant hit the longest home run of the season Sunday afternoon  —  Kris Bryant has his flaws, like any other baseball player.  But one thing everyone has to agree on is the young Cubs third baseman can hit the ball a really, really long way.  —  During the Cubs and Diamondbacks game …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Kyle Thele / Chicago:
Miguel Montero busts the Cubs game open with a grand slam  —  It seems each Cubs player this year has had their own major moment.  Miguel Montero's may have been Sunday afternoon against the Diamondbacks.  —  With the Cubs and Diamondbacks tied at one in the sixth inning, Montero came to the plate with the bases loaded.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jon Morosi / Fox Sports:
With GM slots set to open, MLB focused on diversity in searches  —  FOX Sports  —  The Diamondbacks' De Jon Watson (left), MLB exec Kim Ng (center) and the Cubs' Shiraz Rehman (right) are among the names that could be in line for GM openings.  —  Four Major League Baseball franchises …
Associated Press:
Peavy Pitches, Hits Giants to 7-3 Win Over Rockies  —  DENVER — Jake Peavy doubled twice and pitched into the sixth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 on Saturday night to end a seven-game losing streak.  —  Angel Pagan and Gregor Blanco went deep for the Giants, who had 15 hits.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Purple Row
Associated Press:
Simon Pitches 7 Strong Innings as Tigers Beat Indians 6-0  —  DETROIT — Alfredo Simon pitched seven strong innings and J.D. Martinez hit his 35th home run as the slumping Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 6-0 Saturday night.  —  Detroit had lost seven of its previous eight games and was outscored 71-21 in that stretch.
Associated Press:
Harper Homers, Gonzalez Shines as Nationals Beat Braves 8-2  —  WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper had three hits, including his 33rd home run, and Gio Gonzalez tossed six scoreless innings as the surging Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-2 Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
Adam Eaton Helps White Sox Beat Royals 7-5  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — (AP) — Adam Eaton homered and scored three times, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Sunday for their fourth straight win.  —  Eaton collected three more hits and is batting .517 (15 for 29) in his last seven games.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Ortiz Hits Career Homer No. 497; Red Sox Beat Phillies 6-2  —  BOSTON — David Ortiz hit his 497th career home run to get Boston's offense started, and Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven solid innings as the Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-2 on Sunday.
Discussion: Over the Monster
Associated Press:
Lowrie's Grand Slam Helps Astros Over Twins 8-5  —  HOUSTON — Jed Lowrie hit a grand slam in a five-run seventh inning and Dallas Keuchel became the American League's first 17-game winner as the Houston Astros rallied for a 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
Discussion: Twinkie Town
 
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