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Game 159: Mets at Phillies, 12:05 p.m.
Game 159: Mets at Phillies, 12:05 p.m.
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Mets OF Yoenis Cespedes suffers bruised fingers after hit by pitch
Mets OF Yoenis Cespedes suffers bruised fingers after hit by pitch
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Sources: If healthy, Farrell will return as Red Sox manager — NEW YORK — It's a question that has hovered over the Red Sox for several weeks now, intensifying with each day as the season draws to a close: Who will manage the team next year? — Some have come to label it the elephant in the room …
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COLORADO ROCKIES / MLB — WILIN ROSARIO WANTS MORE PLAYING TIME AND MORE AT-BATS — “If they want to move me, I'm good with it,” Rosario said. — The Denver Post — Wilin Rosario (20) of the Colorado Rockies reacts to flying out to Joc Pederson (31) of the Los Angeles Dodgers during a National League west showdown.
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Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy says he has played entire season with torn labrum in left shoulder … Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy revealed Thursday that he has been playing the entire season with a torn labrum in his left, non-throwing shoulder. — Hardy said he does not plan to have surgery in the offseason.
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J.J. Hardy Playing Through Torn Labrum In Left Shoulder
J.J. Hardy Playing Through Torn Labrum In Left Shoulder
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Rangers Win, Securing Spot in Postseason — The Texas Rangers clinched a wild-card spot and moved to the cusp of the American League West title on Thursday night, with a three-run double by Adrian Beltre backing Derek Holland in a 5-3 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels.
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Billy Witz / New York Times:
Yankees Hold On to Clinch Wild Card — As Adam Warren saw the hard grounder coming back up the middle, he knew he was in trouble. His balance was betraying him, and he began to topple backward. — So Warren did all he could do: He reached his glove out behind his back.
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Twins Rally for 4-2 Win Over Indians, Gain on Wild Card — CLEVELAND — Pinch-runner Eduard Nunez scored from third base on a wild pitch and Torii Hunter hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to give Minnesota a 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night, moving the Twins a little closer to an AL wild-card spot.
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AL East Champ Blue Jays Rest Starters in Rainy Loss to O's — BALTIMORE — The Toronto Blue Jays extended the celebration of their first AL East title in 22 years, resting their starters Thursday in a rain-marred 6-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. — Manny Machado homered twice for the Orioles …
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Reds' Losing Streak Reaches 12 With 5-3 Loss to Cubs — CINCINNATI — Evidence of the Reds' growing pains showed in a decisive pitch by rookie John Lamb to Austin Jackson that led to another loss. — Jackson hit a three-run homer in the third inning, Anthony Rizzo added an RBI double …
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Rewind: Leake calls reunion with Giants ‘strong possibility’ — SAN FRANCISCO — Mike Leake asked Brandon Crawford to pick his walk-up song Wednesday and he ended up with a gem, “Ghetto Superstar.” Leake's next decision will be a bit more complicated, and it's a life-changing one he'll have to make mostly on his own.
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UPDATED: Mike Leake is “comin' in HOT” …
UPDATED: Mike Leake is “comin' in HOT” …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jeremy Affeldt To Retire At Season's End — Giants left-hander Jeremy Affeldt will retire after the 2015 season, the team announced today via press release. — Affeldt, 36, has enjoyed a 14-year career at the Major League level, the past seven of which have come as a member of the Giants' bullpen.
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Jeremy Affeldt / SI.com:
I'm retiring. Here are five things I won't miss about baseball — Mariano Rivera. Babe Ruth. Christy Mathewson. Sandy Koufax. — Jeremy Affeldt?! — Even now, three World Series rings later, it sounds almost comical when I hear my name mentioned among some of the greatest players in baseball history.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Name John Coppolella General Manager — 1:03pm: The Braves have announced the promotion, adding that Coppolella signed a four-year contract that runs through the completion of the 2019 season. — 12:02pm: The Braves will promote assistant general manager John Coppolella to the role …
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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Jets Head to London With a Detailed Game Plan, and That's Just for Their Laundry — FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — After landing at Heathrow Airport early Friday morning, the Jets will disembark and make a left toward customs, where six lines will be devoted to their delegation of 220 people.
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