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Red Sox look to hand Archer record loss — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The final month Tampa Bay pitcher Chris Archer's season is an ongoing effort to avoid too many dubious records as the Rays host his personal nemesis, the white-hot Boston Red Sox, to open a three-game series Friday. — , Stats LLC
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David Ortiz hits 2-run homer, Red Sox beat Rays 2-1 … ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston's clubhouse was buzzing about David Ortiz's high-and-deep homer in the first inning, a drive that provided the winning margin as the Red Sox moved close to a postseason berth in the slugger's final season.
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Jack Baer / MLB.com:
Scully pens heartfelt letter to Dodgers fans — LOS ANGELES — Fans attending the first day of Vin Scully Weekend at Dodger Stadium were greeted by a letter from the legendary broadcaster, thanking them for the support he and his family have received and the journey of Dodger baseball they have been on.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke's status in doubt … BALTIMORE - Zack Greinke's final two starts are up in the air after the Diamondbacks right-hander experienced shoulder stiffness following his outing on Wednesday night against the San Diego Padres. — Greinke did not accompany …
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Associated Press:
Rangers Clinch AL West With 3-0 Win Over Oakland — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 24, 2016, 12:18 A.M. E.D.T. — OAKLAND, Calif. — Adrian Beltre hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers secured their second straight AL West title, becoming the first American League team …
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Angels Use 6-Run Ninth to Rally for 10-6 Win Over Astros — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 24, 2016, 12:00 A.M. E.D.T. — HOUSTON — Yunel Escobar hit a two-run homer and pinch-hitter Rafael Ortega had three RBIs during a six-run ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Angels over the Houston Astros 10-6 on Friday night.
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Fulmer Sharp as Playoff-Chasing Tigers Rout Royals 8-3 — DETROIT — Michael Fulmer pitched seven sharp innings for his first win in over a month and the Detroit Tigers homered three times in an 8-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. — Justin Upton, Victor Martinez …
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Cubs Beat Cardinals 5-0 for 98th Win, Most Since 1945 — CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta struck out 10 in seven innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 on Friday for their 98th victory, the most since they last played in the World Series in 1945.
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Tampa Bay Times:
Dunedin, Toronto Blue Jays appear headed toward $81 million spring training deal — DUNEDIN — After two years of muted negotiations between city officials and the Toronto Blue Jays, it is finally clear the team plans to stay put — literally. — Preliminary plans show the team's stadium …
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Associated Press:
Ramirez Has Big Night; Indians Move Closer to Central Title — CLEVELAND — Jose Ramirez hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, and the Cleveland Indians moved a step closer to the AL Central title with a 10-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
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Carter Homers, Brewers Turn Triple Play in Win Over Reds — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 24, 2016, 12:33 A.M. E.D.T. — MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Zach Davies has been on the mound both times his teammates have turned a triple play this season.
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Erik Boland / Newsday:
Yankees' Starlin Castro may continue to sit — TORONTO — On Thursday, Joe Girardi said he couldn't rule out the possibility of second baseman Starlin Castro returning at some point during this weekend's series against the Blue Jays. — On Friday, Girardi all but ruled him out.
MLB.com:
NYC hails a Cab(rera)! Met's HR wows Citi — NEW YORK — Ender Inciarte was safely in Miami with the Braves. No one was going to take this win away from the Mets, who needed it so badly. — They had to work all night and they had to come back three times, but when it was all over …
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