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2:10 AM ET, September 24, 2016

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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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Associated Press:
Grandal's Grand Slam Rallies Dodgers Past Rockies 7-4
Discussion: Sportsnet.ca and Yahoo Sports
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 …
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.
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: Todays Knuckleball
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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 …
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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New York Daily News:
Jose Reyes arrested on domestic abuse allegation: report
Discussion: Beyond the Box Score
Associated Press:
Conforto, Robles, Mets Top Phils, Stay Atop Wild-Card Race
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
James Wagner / New York Times:
Asdrubal Cabrera's 3-Run Homer Pushes Mets Past Phillies in 11 Innings
Discussion: The Good Phight and Amazin' Avenue
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 …
Associated Press:
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.
Associated Press:
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.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
EndPlay / WSB-TV:
Video shows woman shooting at burglars during Gwinnett home invasion  —  GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Police are hoping someone can help identify two home invaders.  They were caught on camera as a woman in the house shot at them.  —  “She exercised her right to defend her livelihood and property …
Discussion: CBS Pittsburgh and WCMH-TV
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 …
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.
Discussion: South Side Sox
Pete Grathoff / Kansas City Star:
Most Royals season-ticket plans will cost more in 2017  —  You've heard plenty about the Royals' window of opportunity.  —  Following the 2017 season, a number of Royals will be free agents, including Eric Hosmer, Lorenzo Cain, Mike Moustakas, Danny Duffy and Alcides Escobar.
Discussion: Royals Review
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Massive Tie Scenarios  —  The Cardinals did not play Thursday night.  The Giants and Mets won close games.  The Giants beat the Padres 2-1 behind a stellar performance by Jeff Samardzija.  He threw seven shutout innings, with no walks and nine strikeouts.  The Mets beat the Phillies 9-8 in extra innings on two dramatic home runs.
Discussion: Baseball Prospectus
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Associated Press:
Samardzija, Giants Beat Padres 2-1 to Keep Pace With Mets
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
 
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