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New York Daily News:
Matt Harvey puts innings limit fiasco behind him as he shows Mets he's still their ace  —  CINCINNATI — Terry Collins was in the outfield during batting practice at Citi Field last Tuesday when Matt Harvey approached him and said, “I need to talk to you.”  —  “The way he said it,” …
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New York Daily News:
Ready or not: Mets skipper Terry Collins will get his closeup in the postseason  —  Is Terry Collins ready for primetime?  —  We are about to find out.  Now that the Mets have clinched the NL East crown and move on to play the Dodgers in the NLDS, Collins will find himself …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Mets' Terry Collins gives glimpse into postseason plans as he hints Bartolo Colon, Jon Niese to get some work in the bullpen  —  CINCINNATI — Jon Niese and Bartolo Colon will likely be pitching out of the bullpen if they make the playoff roster.  Terry Collins came as close as he has to confirming …
Discussion: Metsblog
Associated Press:
Heston Wins 1st Game in 2 Months as Giants Beats A's 5-4  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Following Chris Heston's first win in two months, the San Francisco Giants enter the final week of the regular season with a slight chance to reach the playoffs.  —  Heston gave up four runs and six hits …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Arenado Helps Rockies to 12-5 Win Over Dodgers  —  DENVER — Nolan Arenado had a career-high five RBIs, including a three-run homer, and the Colorado Rockies swept Los Angeles with a 12-5 win Sunday, keeping the Dodgers from moving closer to a third straight NL West title.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
There were fears the veteran first baseman's career might be over
Brad Ausmus / MLive.com:
5 reasons Al Avila gave for retaining Brad Ausmus as Detroit Tigers manager  —  Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, and third base coach Dave Clark are seen during batting practice Saturday prior to the game Saturday night between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins.  (AP Photo)
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Dennis Lin / The San Diego Union-Tribune stories:
Detroit manager likely would've been candidate for Padres job
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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Associated Press:
Red Sox Blank Orioles Again, 2-0  —  BOSTON — Henry Owens gave up three hits in 7 2-3 innings, Blake Swihart hit a solo home run and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with shutouts in each game, 2-0 on Sunday afternoon.  —  The victory came in Boston's 2015 Fenway Park finale.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and CBS DC
Associated Press:
Nationals' Harper, Papelbon in Dugout Fight in Loss to Phils  —  WASHINGTON — NL MVP front-runner Bryce Harper and Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon got into a dugout fight a day after Washington was eliminated from playoff contention, tangling in the eighth inning Sunday of a 12-5 loss to last-place Philadelphia.
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Nationals Officially Eliminated From Playoff Contention
Discussion: Federal Baseball and CBS DC
Associated Press:
Rogers' Grand Slam in 9th Rallies Brewers Past Cardinals  —  ST. LOUIS — Jason Rogers hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth inning off St. Louis closer Trevor Rosenthal to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-4 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday.  —  The Cardinals' NL Central lead was cut to 2 ½ games over Pittsburgh.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Associated Press:
Garcia Dazzles as Cardinals Whip Brewers 5-1
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Keuchel, Astros Beat Rangers 4-2 to Tighten AL West Race  —  HOUSTON — Dallas Keuchel improved to 15-0 at home this season, pitching the Houston Astros past Texas 4-2 Sunday and cutting the Rangers' lead in the AL West to 2 ½ games.  —  Along with closing in on Texas with a week left …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Lindor's Bunt in 7th Ends No-Hit Bid as KC Beats Indians 3-0  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Francisco Lindor broke up Kansas City's no-hit bid with a bunt single off reliever Ryan Madson leading off the seventh inning, and the AL Central champion Royals beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 Sunday with a five-pitcher two-hitter.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Let's Go Tribe
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.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and True Blue LA
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs stay up late, clinch spot in postseason
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and Yahoo Sports
 
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