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ESPN:
Pablo Sandoval recovery ‘well ahead of schedule’ — There could be another Panda sighting in Boston this season. — On Saturday, Red Sox manager John Farrell said Pablo Sandoval is progressing faster than expected from shoulder surgery, and Farrell didn't rule out the third baseman from rejoining the team if needed.
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baseballmusings.com, Yahoo Sports and Associated Press
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Fox Sports:
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
Discussion:
Over the Monster, MLB Trade Rumors and Todays Knuckleball
Associated Press:
Yanks Shut Out for 3rd Straight Game in 3-0 Loss to Jays — TORONTO — The New York Yankees' offense has disappeared, and their playoffs chances have pretty much vanished, too. — Jose Bautista hit a three-run homer off Tyler Clippard in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 3-0 Saturday.
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Yahoo Sports and Bluebird Banter
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Associated Press:
Girardi Said He Walked Out on Media Over Bullpen Question — TORONTO — New York manager Joe Girardi said he walked out of Friday's post-game media session because he was upset by questions about his bullpen usage, not because the slumping Yankees lost ground in the AL wild card race and were eliminated from the AL East.
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.
Associated Press:
Orlando, Hosmer Spark Late Comeback as Royals Top Tigers 7-4 — DETROIT — Paulo Orlando hit a tying, two-run double and Eric Hosmer followed with a three-run homer against Francisco Rodriguez, capping a ninth-inning comeback that led the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tigers 7-4 Saturday.
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Bless You Boys
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Associated Press:
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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Yahoo Sports, Bless You Boys and Royals Review
Yahoo Sports:
Cardinals solve Wrigley again, crush Hammel, Cubs 10-4 (Yahoo Sports) — Yadier Molina drove in four runs, Stephen Piscotty homered and the St. Louis Cardinals boosted their playoff hopes by getting to Jason Hammel early in a 10-4 rout of the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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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.
Discussion:
True Blue LA and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Andrus' Homers Leads AL West Champ Rangers Over A's 5-0 — OAKLAND, Calif. — The lone veteran in the lineup a day after Texas won another AL West title, Elvis Andrus hit a pair of two-run homers in the Rangers' 5-0 victory against the Oakland Athletics on Saturday.
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Yahoo Sports, Lone Star Ball, baseballmusings.com and Athletics Nation
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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MLB Daily Dish, AZ Snake Pit, Todays Knuckleball and MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
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.
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports, The Crawfish Boxes and Halos Heaven
