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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mozeliak: ‘Porous’ defense will be addressed in offseason — Cardinals players Brayan Pena and Aledmys Diaz tape a jersey of their friend , Jose Fernandez, in the dugout before the start of the game on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at Busch Stadium between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds.
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Associated Press:
Diaz, With Heavy Heart, Powers Cards Past Reds 12-5 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 28, 2016, 12:12 A.M. E.D.T. — ST. LOUIS — Playing with a heavy heart, Aledmys Diaz hit his first career grand slam and the St. Louis Cardinals finished with five home runs Tuesday night in a 12-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Cardinals' Aledmys Diaz hits emotional grand slam, honors Jose Fernandez — ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Aledmys Diaz, grieving with his best friend's family Monday in Miami, didn't feel like getting back on that plane to St. Louis. — He was saying goodbye …
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Associated Press:
Scherzer Finds His Form, Rendon Homers as Nats Beat D-Backs — WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer struck out 10 and allowed two runs in six innings and Anthony Rendon hit a go-ahead three-run homer as the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Tuesday night to inch closer to home-field advantage in the NL Division Series.
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Posey, Pence Go Back-To-Back as Giants Beat Rockies 12-3 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 28, 2016, 1:45 A.M. E.D.T. — SAN FRANCISCO — Buster Posey homered for his 1,000th hit, Hunter Pence went deep one batter later and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 12-3 on Tuesday night.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Acquire Gordon Beckham
Giants Acquire Gordon Beckham
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Andre C. Fernandez / miamiherald:
Marlins outfielder turned down invitation for ride on Jose Fernandez's boat — Marcell Ozuna remained stoic during the Marlins' first public appearance following the death of Jose Fernandez on Sunday. — Following Monday's game, Ozuna said he turned down an invitation from Fernandez …
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Corey Kluber has mild quadriceps strain — Cleveland ace Corey Kluber, who won the 2014 AL Cy Young Award and is a top contender for the honor this year, had an MRI on Tuesday in Cleveland that confirmed he has a mild quadriceps strain. — The Indians say his timetable for returning …
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Associated Press:
Yankees Beat Red Sox 6-4, Ending Boston's Win Streak at 11 — NEW YORK — Gary Sanchez, Didi Gregorius and Tyler Austin homered off David Price, and the New York Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-4 Tuesday night to end Boston's 11-game winning streak and delay its AL East title celebration.
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Associated Press:
Freeman Homers, Extends Streak; Braves Beat Phillies 7-6 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 28, 2016, 1:09 A.M. E.D.T. — ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman hit his career-high 33rd homer and stretched his career-best hitting streak to 29 games, helping the Atlanta Braves begin their final homestand …
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Tampa Bay Times:
Joe Maddon matching higher expectations in second year with Cubs — CHICAGO — Joe Maddon has a new thing. Or an old thing that he's making new, anyway. Flamingos. Pink flamingos. Five plastic ones of various detail sit on his desk and around his office in the stunning new home clubhouse under otherwise ancient Wrigley Field.
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Associated Press:
Marte, Nolasco Lead Angels Over A's 8-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 28, 2016, 1:07 A.M. E.D.T. — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Rookie Jefry Marte hit his first career grand slam in a seven-run fourth inning Tuesday night and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1.
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Associated Press:
Rookie Renfroe Hits Slam, 3-Run HR; Padres Beat Dodgers 7-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 28, 2016, 1:24 A.M. E.D.T. — SAN DIEGO — Rookie Hunter Renfroe hit his first career grand slam and also had a three-run shot to drive in all the runs in the San Diego Padres' 7-1 victory …
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Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Marlins, Prado agree to contract extension — Marlins and third baseman Martin Prado have agreed in principle to a 3-year, $40 million contract extension. — cspencer@miamiherald.com — The Marlins and third baseman Martin Prado have reached agreement on a three-year contract extension, multiple sources said.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins To Extend Martin Prado
Marlins To Extend Martin Prado
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Brady Dragmire For Assignment — The Blue Jays announced that they have designated right-hander Brady Dragmire for assignment (hat tip: Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith, on Twitter). Dragmire's roster spot will go to fellow right-hander Chris Smith, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A, per the club.
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Wallace MatthewsESPN / ESPN:
Benches clear twice in Yankees-Blue Jays game, with multiple ejections
Benches clear twice in Yankees-Blue Jays game, with multiple ejections
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