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1:15 PM ET, September 21, 2016

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Tom Verducci / SI.com:
Hurting Harper among Nationals' concerns, but Washington still a threat to Cubs  — Even with last year's MVP not feeling or playing like he did last year, the Nationals have plenty of other reasons to think they could be ready for a deep run in October.  —  Can the Nationals to be trusted in October?
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Stanton, Fernandez Lead Marlins to 1-0 Win Over Nationals
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:   Latest On Bryce Harper
Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Dusty Baker, Mike Rizzo deny report Bryce Harper is playing through a shoulder injury
Associated Press:
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 21, 2016, 2:27 A.M. E.D.T.  —  A look at what's happening all around the majors today:  —  ___  —  ON THE CUSP  —  Texas can clinch its second consecutive AL West title with a win over the last-place Angels and a Houston loss in Oakland.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Associated Press:
Giants Top Dodgers 2-0 Despite Injuries to Cueto, Crawford
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Designate Bud Norris For Assignment
Discussion: True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Teheran stops contending Mets again, Braves win 4th in row … NEW YORK — If the New York Mets wind up reaching the NL wild-card game, at least they won't have to face Julio Teheran.  —  They might actually prefer going up against All-Star ace Madison Bumgarner or Carlos Martinez — heck, even Juan Marichal or Bob Gibson.
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Associated Press:
Wainwright Drives in 4 as Cards Beat Rockies 10-5  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 21, 2016, 12:18 A.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Adam Wainwright was shaky on the mound and shined at the plate with a career-high four RBIs as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Tuesday night to move into a tie for the top NL wild card.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Kyle Schwarber incorporates jogging in rehab  —  Kyle Schwarber, recovering from knee surgery, performs light running drills at Wrigley Field prior to the game against the Reds on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune
Discussion: Bleacher Nation
Associated Press:
Rangers Closer to AL West After Testy 5-4 Win Over Angels  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie Nomar Mazara hit his 20th homer in another testy game with multiple ejections and the Texas Rangers moved closer to their second consecutive AL West title by beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball and Halos Heaven
Associated Press:
Lester Wins 18th, Rizzo Drives in 104th as Cubs Top Reds 6-1  —  CHICAGO — Jon Lester overcame an injury scare to throw seven strong innings, Anthony Rizzo drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs moved closer to securing the NL's best record with a 6-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and Yahoo Sports
Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Why I wrote the Indians wouldn't get past the first round of the AL playoffs: Paul Hoynes  —  Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco walks off the mound Saturday after suffering a broken bone in his right hand from a line drive by Detroit's Ian Kinsler in the first inning at Progressive Field.
Associated Press:
Pirates Preserve Playoff Chances With 6-3 Win Over  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 21, 2016, 12:57 A.M. E.D.T.  —  MILWAUKEE — The Pittsburgh Pirates had timely hitting, but a key double play helped even more.  —  Andrew McCutchen, Jody Mercer and Josh Bell each drove in two runs …
Discussion: Bucs Dugout and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Boyd, Tigers Beat Twins 8-1 With Homers by McCann, Cabrera  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Boyd breezed through eight innings, backed by home runs from James McCann and Miguel Cabrera as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Tuesday night to step forward in the AL wild card race.
Discussion: Bless You Boys and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Guyer's Pinch Hit in 9th Lifts Indians Over Royals 2-1  —  CLEVELAND — Pinch-hitter Brandon Guyer doubled in a run with two outs in the ninth inning, helping the Cleveland Indians move closer to an AL Central title with a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe and Yahoo Sports
Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
With a remarkable season, Orioles closer Zach Britton is in Cy Young contention  —  Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Zach Britton (53) is congratulated by catcher Matt Wieters after earning a save in the Orioles' 1-0 win in a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, in Boston.
Discussion: ESPN, School of Roch and Camden Chat
Associated Press:
Sanchez Hits 17th Homer in 42 Games, Yankees Beat Rays 5-3  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rookie slugger Gary Sanchez hit his 17th homer in 42 games this season, a three-run shot in a four-run seventh inning that sent the New York Yankees past the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Yahoo Sports
 
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