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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Reds considering bringing back manager Bryan Price in 2016 — The Tigers on Saturday declined to make manager Brad Ausmus the scapegoat for their disappointing season, announcing that he will return in 2016. — Might the Reds do the same with Bryan Price?
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Cincinnati.com:
Reds expect Hamilton to be healthy, switch-hitting, by spring — The Reds expect Billy Hamilton to show up on time this spring, ready to play, batting from both the left and right side. — Hamilton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder on Tuesday and is expected to be ready to resume …
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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
White Sox, Samardzija defeat Royals — Robin Ventura made it clear early this month that he wants to return for a fourth season as White Sox manager, and he has managed these final weeks of a disappointing season as one who expects to be back. — Indications are the Sox front office …
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John Hickey / insideBayArea:
A's Zito to get one more start — ANAHEIM — Barry Zito, who made his last start Saturday against the Giants, will make his second last start Wednesday against the Angels. — The A's are pressing the 37-year-old former Cy Young Award winner into duty with Sonny Gray out for the year with a hip injury.
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Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Colon struggles early as Mets lose to Phillies, 4-3 — The Mets couldn't rebound after falling into an early hole as they lost to the Phillies, 4-3, on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. — With the Mets trailing 4-1 in the ninth inning, Lucas Duda's two-out, two-run homer off Phillies closer Ken Giles cut …
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Dan Cahill / Chicago:
Maybe it's time the Cubs find their way — You never want to look too far ahead in the playoffs, but what the heck. — If the Cubs have serious hopes this year for making it YOU KNOW WHERE, then at some point they'll have to get past the Cardinals. — And the Cardinals are not a team …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Stephen Piscotty Leaves Game After Collision
Stephen Piscotty Leaves Game After Collision
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Associated Press:
Pierzynski Hits 2 HRs as Braves Beat Nationals 2-1 — ATLANTA — A.J. Pierzynski hit two home runs and rookie Matt Wisler threw seven strong innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Tuesday night for just their fourth win in 17 tries against the Nats.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
RIVALS QUESTION HIRING, BUT PADRES BACK NEW GENERAL MANAGER — Call it competitive envy. Call it legitimate concern. — The reaction to the Padres' hiring of A.J. Preller as general manager on Wednesday elicited strong reactions from some rival club officials, officials who believe …
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J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
Ask BA: Jays Go All-In; Is Lewis Brinson's Breakout For Real? — Have a question for Ask BA? Tweet it to J.J. (@jjcoop36) or email it to askba@baseballamerica.com. — Few teams have gone more all-in at the trade deadline in recent years than the Blue Jays did this year.
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Mets focus on gaining home-field advantage in NLDS … Mets — Mets playoff hopefuls
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Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
The Mets are a Scary Playoff Team
The Mets are a Scary Playoff Team
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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 …
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Andrew Baggarly / Mercury News:
Giants want return engagement with Byrd — SAN FRANCISCO — The Dodgers' magic number is two. For Marlon Byrd, it's 23. — The Dodgers are about to begin a four-game series at AT&T Park and will clinch the N.L. West with just one victory. The Giants will do their best to keep the visiting clubhouse as dry as possible.
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Travis d'Arnaud to face brother Chase d'Arnaud for first time in majors … Sports — The Manning brothers and other famous sports siblings
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