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12:10 PM ET, September 4, 2016

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ESPN:
Yankees' Chad Green done for season with right elbow injury  —  BALTIMORE — New York Yankees rookie starter Chad Green is out for the rest of the season with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament and a strained tendon in his right elbow.  —  Green will go for further tests …
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New York Daily News:
Yankees' Chad Green likely out remainder of season, but no surgery for now
Discussion: New York Post and Pinstripe Alley
New York Daily News:
Yankees could deal for Marlins' Jose Fernandez this offseason — here's how  —  So Brian Cashman has assembled a collection of position-player talent, age 25-and-under, that seems to compare with the Cubs of a couple of years ago, likely making for a bright future in the Bronx.
Associated Press:
Arcia Helps Brewers Beat Sliding Pirates 7-4  —  PITTSBURGH — Struggling rookie Jose Arcia had three hits, including a tiebreaking single in Milwaukee's four-run eighth inning, and the Brewers beat Pittsburgh 7-4 on Saturday night to extend the Pirates' losing streak to five games.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Gausman Helps O's Notch 3rd Straight Shutout of Yanks, 2-0  —  BALTIMORE — Kevin Gausman outpitched CC Sabathia for the second time in seven days, Adam Jones homered and the Baltimore Orioles got their third straight shutout against the New York Yankees, 2-0 on Saturday night.
Discussion: Camden Chat and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Buxton Homers, Stays Hot in Return; Twins Top White Sox 11-3  —  MINNEAPOLIS — There's still plenty of time for Byron Buxton to master the majors.  —  His most recent stint with Minnesota has sure started strong.  —  Miguel Sano and Trevor Plouffe each homered during an eight-run third inning …
Discussion: South Side Sox
Associated Press:
Rays Rally to Beat Blue Jays, Estrada 7-5  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Matt Duffy's three-run double highlighted a five-run sixth inning and the last-place Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays for the second straight game, 7-5 on Saturday night.
Associated Press:
Rangers Get 7th Straight Win, 12-4 Over Astros  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre and Nomar Mazara each homered, Derek Holland pitched his third straight quality start since coming off the disabled list and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 12-4 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory.
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Designate Dean Anna For Assignment  —  The Cardinals have promoted catcher Carson Kelly to the majors, moved reliever Seth Maness to the 60-day disabled list (elbow) and designated shortstop Dean Anna for assignment, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Twitter link).
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Associated Press:
Reds Pull Away, Send Sloppy Cardinals to 3rd Straight Loss  —  CINCINNATI — Zack Cozart hit a pair of doubles during run-scoring innings that included St. Louis misplays, and the Cincinnati Reds sent the Cardinals to their third straight loss, 9-1 Saturday.  —  The Cardinals have lost seven of 11.
Discussion: Red Reporter and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Gsellman, Mets top Nats 3-1 to move within game of wild card … NEW YORK — A sign above the doorway at one end of the Mets' clubhouse reads: Do Your Thing.  —  Sage advice for the defending NL champs down the stretch — no matter who is on the mound.  —  Curtis Granderson …
Associated Press:
Ace Showdown: Bumgarner, Giants Knock Off Arrieta, Cubs 3-2  —  CHICAGO — Madison Bumgarner outpitched Jake Arrieta with 10 strikeouts over six innings, and the San Francisco Giants pounced on rare miscues by the Chicago Cubs in a 3-2 victory on Saturday.  —  Bumgarner (14-8) …
Rob DemovskyESPN / ESPN:
The Packers will have a long-snapper after all; Brett Goode to re-sign  —  GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers won't be without a long-snapper for long.  —  They plan to re-sign veteran Brett Goode on Sunday, according to a source.  —  The Packers did not keep a long-snapper …
Baseball Prospectus:
The Call-Up: Jose De Leon by Brendan Gawlowski and Scooter Hotz  —  Jose De Leon  —  The Situation: Nobody's pitching staff has endured more injuries than Los Angeles's has in 2016.  Only Kenta Maeda and Scott Kazmir have made 20 starts, and the Dodgers have had to send 14 different starting pitchers to the hill.
Discussion: Minor League Ball and Yahoo Sports
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Associated Press:
Hill Dominant in Pitching Dodgers to 5-1 Win Over Padres
Discussion: True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Ortiz, Price Team Up to Power Red Sox Past Athletics 16-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 3, 2016, 1:45 A.M. E.D.T.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — David Ortiz singled twice and drove in three runs, David Price won his fifth consecutive start and the Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 16-2 on Friday night.
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Dave Cameron / Fox Sports:
The true cost of Cuban players
Discussion: South Side Sox
 
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