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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 …
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Ken Rosenthal / Facebook:
Just got off the phone with Scott Boras, who had several points …
Just got off the phone with Scott Boras, who had several points …
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Associated Press:
Mets' Harvey Declines to Answer if He'd Pitch in Playoffs
Mets' Harvey Declines to Answer if He'd Pitch in Playoffs
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Matt Harvey Backs Proposed 180-Inning Limit
Matt Harvey Backs Proposed 180-Inning Limit
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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.
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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