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11:35 PM ET, September 20, 2016

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Associated Press:
Stanton, Fernandez Lead Marlins to 1-0 Win Over Nationals  —  MIAMI — Giancarlo Stanton homered to back a strong outing by Jose Fernandez, who pitched eight innings and struck out 12 for the Miami Marlins in a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Bryce Harper  —  Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated reported for a second time today that reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper is playing through a shoulder injury that is severely hampering his ability to perform at the plate, and, as Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post writes …
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?
Wright Thompson / ESPN:
The Mastermind … PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDREW HANCOCK  —  Editor's note: This story contains explicit language.  —  Theo Epstein's got a finger bleeding on his pick hand.  —  There is blood on the strings and the fretboard, and he keeps hammering away on Pearl Jam and Led Zeppelin covers.
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.
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: Yahoo Sports and Let's Go Tribe
ESPN:
Santiago Casilla out as Giants' closer; Hunter Strickland, Derek Law in line for saves  —  Giants manager Bruce Bochy has removed struggling Santiago Casilla as the team's closer, saying that Hunter Strickland and Derek Law will be in line for save opportunities as San Francisco enters a crucial series against the rival Dodgers.
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Bumgarner, Puig Clash; Dodgers Rally Past Giants 2-1 in 9th
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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.
ESPN:
Tim Tebow's No. 15 Mets jersey tops day's sales for online shops  —  The selling of Tim Tebow has begun.  —  This weekend, products with Tebow's name and jersey No. 15 started appearing on the New York Mets' online shop.  Based on jerseys sold Monday, Tebow's was shown as the No. 1 best-seller …
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Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Steven Matz ‘feeling healthy and feeling good’
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Amazin' Avenue
Jenny Vrentas / SI.com:
Jacoby Brissett and the Tale of One Snap  —  Is Tyrod Taylor the key to Rex Ryan's job in Buffalo?  —  The MMQB's Jenny Vrentas wonders if Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor is the key to head coach Rex Ryan's job security.  —  Bill Parcells has known Jacoby Brissett since …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jacob deGrom To Undergo Elbow Surgery  —  Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom will undergo surgery to repair the ulnar nerve issue in his right elbow later this week, reports ESPN New York's Adam Rubin.  The operation, which will move the nerve to alleviate the discomfort deGrom has been feeling …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Designate Bud Norris For Assignment  —  The Dodgers announced today that they have designated right-hander Bud Norris for assignment in order to clear a spot on the roster for left-hander Alex Wood, who has been reinstated from the 60-day disabled list.
Discussion: True Blue LA
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Kendrys Morales notches 1,000th career hit in Royals' 10-3 victory over the White Sox  —  Kendrys Morales called the moment bad luck.  That seemed like a strange way to describe the 1,000th hit of his career.  But then again, most milestone baseballs end up in the hands of the player who hit them …
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Associated Press:   Ventura Posts 1st Complete-Game Win, Royals Beat White Sox
 
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