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PLAYERS OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORT PAPELBON IN DUST-UP WITH HARPER … Baseball writers and bloggers hate Jonathan Papelbon, at least most do. They hate him because he's gruff, cocky and obtuse. He's that jock bully from high school who even as adults we can't seem to forgive.
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Latest On The Jonathan Papelbon/Bryce Harper Altercation — Bryce Harper and Jonathan Papelbon had to be separated by teammates after a dugout altercation during the eighth inning of today's game between the Nationals and Phillies. As the MLB.com video shows, the two exchanged words …
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National embarrassment: Bryce Harper, Jonathan Papelbon scuffle — 37m - MLB BRYCE HARPER JONATHAN PAPELBON WASHINGTON NATIONALS + more
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Padres brass flew to East Coast to meet with ousted Red Sox play-by-play announcer … After playing the Dodgers in Los Angeles next Sunday, the Padres will delve into an offseason that figures to be as pivotal as the last. The front office must decide which direction to go managerially …
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Red Sox Blank Orioles Again, 2-0
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Arrieta Pitches Cubs to 4-0 Victory Over Pirates — CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta pitched seven dominant innings and also homered in his major league-best 21st win, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Pittsburgh's eight-game win streak with a 4-0 victory over the Pirates on Sunday night.
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Jake Arrieta hits a no-doubt home run against the Pirates
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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 …
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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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Phillies shut down Aaron Nola, decline 2016 option on Cliff Lee — 22h - MLB CLIFF LEE AARON NOLA PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES + more
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Bob Dutton / thenewstribune:
Mariners notebook: Search for general manager could be in final stages … ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Increasing signs point to the Mariners hiring a new general manager in the near future. — One source close to the process said an announcement could come as soon as Monday.
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Alejandro Zúñiga / MLB.com:
Rangers continue postseason push vs. Tigers — 9/23/15: Colby Lewis goes six innings, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three for his 17th win of the season — The Rangers can clinch a postseason berth in front of their home crowd at Globe Life Park …
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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.
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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 …
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Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
2015 Northwest League Top 20 Prospects — NORTHWEST LEAGUE TOP 20 PROSPECTS — Hillsboro won its second straight short-season Northwest League title, defeating Tri-City. The Hops, managed by former big leaguer Shelley Duncan in his managerial debut, featured 2015 No. 1 overall pick Dansby Swanson …
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