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11:35 AM ET, September 29, 2015

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Associated Press:
Greinke, Dodgers Denied NL West as Giants Win 3-2 in 12  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Zack Greinke, for one, has little concern about the Los Angeles Dodgers closing out another NL West crown soon.  —  Greinke and the division-leading Dodgers were denied a playoff-clinching party for at least another day …
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
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Ryan Lawrence / Philly.com:
Who are the candidates to become Phillies' GM?  —  THE MILWAUKEE Brewers filled their general manager vacancy a week ago, when they hired 30-year-old David Stearns.  —  The Red Sox also found a GM to work under new president Dave Dombrowski last week in the person of Mike Hazen.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:   Angels Rally Past A's in 9th for Their 6th Straight Win, 5-4
Associated Press:
Verlander, Collins Lead Tigers Past Slumping Rangers 7-4  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Justin Verlander allowed one run in six innings, and Tyler Collins' three-run home run sparked a five-run fifth as the Detroit Tigers beat Texas 7-4 on Monday night, handing the Rangers their third straight loss.
Discussion: Bless You Boys
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Dave Sessions / MLB.com:
With lead shrunk, skidding Rangers need Hamels to be stopper  —  9/24/15: Cole Hamels induces four double plays in the first five innings, throwing six innings of one-run ball to earn the win  —  The Rangers have won the last eight games Cole Hamels started, and they'll need him to be a stopper …
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Stephen Piscotty Leaves Game After Collision  —  10:03pm: All tests Piscotty has undergone have been negative, the Cardinals have announced.  He will stay at the hospital overnight.  —  8:45pm: Cardinals outfielder Stephen Piscotty has left this evening's game against the Pirates after appearing …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Viva El Birdos
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Associated Press:
Cardinals Inch Closer to NL Central Title, Top Pirates 3-0  —  PITTSBURGH — Matt Carpenter raced home to break a scoreless tie in the ninth inning when two Pittsburgh Pirates outfielders mishandled Jon Jay's single, and Mark Reynolds followed with a two-run homer to lift the banged-up St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-0 win on Monday night.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos and Bucs Dugout
John Manuel / Baseball America:
2015 Florida State League Top 20 Prospects  —  FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE TOP 20 PROSPECTS  —  No single player dominated the high Class A Florida State League this year.  —  No batter exceeded 14 home runs; no pitcher surpassed 12 wins or 150 strikeouts.  Yet the FSL had dominant performers.
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Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
2015 Northwest League Top 20 Prospects
Discussion: Bleacher Nation
Associated Press:
Scherzer Close to 2nd No-No of 2015, Nats Beat Reds 5-1  —  WASHINGTON — On another eventful afternoon at Nationals Park, Washington right-hander Max Scherzer came within five outs of his second no-hitter of the season, shutting down the Cincinnati Reds into the eighth inning while striking …
Discussion: Phillies Nation and Red Reporter
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Fox Sports:
PLAYERS OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORT PAPELBON IN DUST-UP WITH HARPER
Associated Press:
Denorfia's HR in 11th Gives Cubs 1-0 Win Over Royals  —  CHICAGO — Chris Denorfia hit a pinch-hit home run leading off the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.  —  Denorfia hit the first pitch from reliever Miguel Almonte …
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Chicago Tribune:
Cubs planning to show wild-card game at Wrigley … Even though the Cubs' wild-card game on Oct. 7 will likely be in Pittsburgh, fans might get the chance to watch the game at Wrigley Field.  —  The team is planning to show the game on its outfield video boards and tickets reportedly …
Associated Press:
Carter, McCullers Lead Astros to 3-2 Win Over Mariners  —  SEATTLE — Chris Carter drove in the go-ahead run with Houston's third solo homer, rookie Lance McCullers pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Astros enhanced their position in a crowded AL playoff race with their 3-2 victory …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Lookout Landing
Associated Press:
Blue Jays Rally Past Orioles 4-3  —  BALTIMORE — The Toronto Blue Jays edged closer to clinching the AL East title Monday night, getting a homer from Edwin Encarnacion and scoring a ninth-inning run to secure a 4-3 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Camden Chat
Associated Press:
Milone Starts for Ill Hughes, Pitches Twins Past Indians 4-2  —  CLEVELAND — Emergency starter Tommy Milone replaced an ill Phil Hughes and pitched the Minnesota Twins past the Cleveland Indians 4-2 on Monday night in a game crucial to the wild-card chances of both clubs.
Discussion: Twinkie Town and Yahoo Sports
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