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Bautista Homers Twice, Jays Beat Rays 10-8 — TORONTO — Jose Bautista hit two home runs, David Price won for the ninth time in 11 starts with Toronto and the playoff-bound Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-8 on Saturday. — An anticipated pitcher's duel between Rays right-hander Chris Archer …
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CBSSports.com and DRaysBay
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John Lott / National Post:
Toronto Blue Jays' win in much-hyped series against New York Yankees underscores their evolution into a true contender — TORONTO - It was billed as the Blue Jays' biggest series in 22 years, and it lived up to the hype: each game a taut tug-of-war, played well, before loud and delirious crowds …
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MLB Trade Rumors
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs stay up late, clinch spot in postseason — Cubs fans should prepare to #FlyTheW to support their team in the 2015 MLB Postseason — CHICAGO — In November, Joe Maddon offered to buy a shot and a beer at his introductory news conference as the new Cubs manager.
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Associated Press:
Liriano Dominates, Pirates Beat Cubs 4-0 for 8th Win in Row — CHICAGO — Francisco Liriano pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning Saturday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the playoff-bound Chicago Cubs 4-0 for their eighth straight victory. — Liriano (12-7) struck out nine and walked three over 7 2-3 innings.
Associated Press:
Nats' Hopes End Despite Win Over Phils on Harper Hit in 12th — WASHINGTON — A season that started with so many soaring expectations for the Washington Nationals crashed with a dreary thud Saturday, when they were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention despite a 2-1 win …
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Metsblog:
Mets clinch NL East title with win over Reds — The Mets clinched their sixth National League East title, eighth playoff berth in team history and first postseason berth in nine years Saturday with a 10-2 victory over the Reds in Cincinnati. — Lucas Duda hit a grand slam …
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Amazin' Avenue
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers To Keep Brad Ausmus As Manager — Brad Ausmus will remain as manager of the Tigers, the team has announced. New GM Al Avila says Ausmus' recent work with young players was a key reason the Tigers decided to keep him, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck (on Twitter).
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Detroit Free Press, MLive.com, NBCSports.com, Yahoo Sports, Bless You Boys and MLB Daily Dish
Irv Moss / Denver Post:
LIFESTYLES — AT 85, SHE'S A VALUABLE MEMBER OF THE ROCKIES' TEAM AT COORS FIELD — Leona Bender, 85, works an elevator behind home plate at Coors Field. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post) — There's an “A Team” at Coors Field for every Rockies home game, and it's not the players listed …
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
There were fears the veteran first baseman's career might be over — The Denver Post — Justin Morneau #33 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates his run in the dugout to take a 2-1 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 15, 2015 in Los Angeles. (Harry How, Getty Images)
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Purple Row
Associated Press:
Hill Pitches 2-Hit Shutout and Fans 10, Red Sox Beat Orioles — BOSTON — Rich Hill kept up his startling comeback, pitching a two-hitter and striking out 10 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Orioles 7-0 Friday night. — The 35-year-old Hill (2-0) was released by Washington in June …
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Yahoo Sports, Over the Monster, Baltimore Sun, Camden Chat and Surviving Grady
Associated Press:
LA Angels Beat Seattle 8-4, Move to Edge of Playoff Position — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Albert Pujols and C.J. Cron hit two-run homers, and the Los Angeles Angels surged within a half-game of playoff position with an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.
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Bless You Boys, Halos Heaven and Lookout Landing
Associated Press:
Astros Hit 6 Homers in 9-7 Win Over Rangers to Close Gap — HOUSTON — Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve hit two homers apiece as the Houston Astros connected a season-high six times in a 9-7 win over the Rangers on Saturday, cutting Texas' lead in the AL West to 3 1/2 games.
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Yahoo Sports, Lone Star Ball and The Crawfish Boxes