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Associated Press:
Red Sox use 5 unearned runs to beat skidding Orioles 5-1 … BALTIMORE — It's tough enough to beat the Boston Red Sox these days. Give them an extra out to work with, and the task becomes even more difficult. — Boston scored five unearned runs in the sixth inning after a throwing error …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Acquire Phil Coke — The Pirates have acquired lefty Phil Coke from the Yankees for cash considerations, the teams announced. Pittsburgh will need to make a 40-man roster move to accommodate the acquisition. — Coke, 34, made three major league appearances earlier in the year for New York …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
The secret behind Dustin Pedroia's bounce-back season for the Red Sox — Here's why Pedroia can thank Andre Ethier for his 2016 success — Dodgers oufielder Andre Ethier recently advised me to ask Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia the secret to his resurgence this season.
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Associated Press:
Robbed! Cespedes Denied Game-Winning HR, Mets Lose to Braves — NEW YORK — Center fielder Ender Inciarte robbed Yoenis Cespedes of a game-winning homer for the final out, and the New York Mets were handed another costly defeat by last-place Atlanta when the Braves rallied for a 4-3 victory Wednesday night.
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs show power, finesse in victory over Reds — Chicago Tribune — It was Darya Fowler's birthday Wednesday. — Her husband, Cubs leadoff hitter Dexter Fowler, gave her a gift she shared with 40,434 at Wrigley Field when he hit his 13th home run in the fourth inning of a 9-2 victory over the Reds.
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Edinson Volquez could become free agent but remains open to staying with the Royals — CLEVELAND — The nickname is still inscribed on the outside of Edinson Volquez's Rawlings glove, the white stitching popping against the Royal blue leather. Volquez ordered the special inscription earlier this season …
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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Nationals open talks with Ramos; sides not close — The Washington Nationals initiated talks with soon-to-be free agent catcher Wilson Ramos, making an initial offer. However, indications are that the Nats' offer was somewhere in the range of $30 million over three years …
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Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
Rosters For WBC Qualifier In Brooklyn - Israel, Pakistan, Great Britain, Brazil — Below are the rosters for the World Baseball Classic qualifying tournament, set for Sept. 22-25 at MCU Park in Brooklyn, N.Y. Israel, Pakistan, Great Britain and Brazil are the teams competing to qualify for the WBC in 2017 …
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Seth Fiegerman / CNNMoney:
Yahoo expected to confirm huge data breach — Yahoo's drama as an independent company may not be done yet. — Yahoo (YHOO, Tech30) is expected to confirm this week that hundreds of millions of user accounts have been breached in a hack, according to a report from Re/code, citing sources close to the situation.
Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
Minnesota Twins: Trevor May diagnosed with stress fracture in his back — After multiple trips to the disabled list and a battery of tests over the past 13 months, Twins right-hander Trevor May finally received a definitive answer on his lingering back issue this week in Los Angeles.
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Associated Press:
Goldschmidt Homers Twice in Diamondbacks' 3-2 Win vs Padres — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 22, 2016, 12:12 A.M. E.D.T. — SAN DIEGO — Paul Goldschmidt homered twice, including a go-ahead, two-run shot in the sixth inning, and Zack Greinke pitched six strong innings to lead …
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Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
Padres Call Up Hunter Renfroe - What To Expect — As with Manuel Margot, the Padres are calling up preseason No. 3 prospect Hunter Renfroe to determine what they have in the outfield for 2017. — Renfroe, the No. 13 pick in the 2013 draft from Mississippi State, had by far his most consistent season …
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Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
Baseball America Prospect Report (Sept. 21)
Baseball America Prospect Report (Sept. 21)
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Associated Press:
Orioles Closer Zach Britton Makes a Case for Cy Young Award — BALTIMORE — Zach Britton has been pretty near perfect this season for the Baltimore Orioles. — The left-handed closer has 45 saves in 45 tries, a minuscule 0.59 ERA and nearly four times as many strikeouts as walks.
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Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
With a remarkable season, Orioles closer Zach Britton is in Cy Young contention
With a remarkable season, Orioles closer Zach Britton is in Cy Young contention
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CSN Bay Area:
Notes: Wendelken appears headed for Tommy John surgery — OAKLAND — A's reliever J.B. Wendelken is facing a likely Tommy John surgery pending the results of a second medical opinion, manager Bob Melvin said. — Wendelken, 23, has spent four different stints in the A's major league bullpen …
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