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4:05 PM ET, September 30, 2016

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BBC:
Ryder Cup 2016: American heckler wins $100 off Justin Rose  —  If you've got the nerve to heckle a Ryder Cup player over a missed putt, you'd better be good enough to show him how it's done.  —  Particularly when there's $100 up for grabs.  —  Let's let Open champion and European stalwart Henrik Stenson …
Fox Sports:
Cubs-Pirates stopped by rain, first tie in majors since 2005  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates played to the first tie game in the major leagues since 2005 when rain forced the teams to stop in the sixth inning Thursday night with the score 1-all.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jake Arrieta, Miguel Montero not keen on Cubs' September spring training
Associated Press:
A-Rod Starts New Role as Minor League Instructor in Tampa  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez is back on the field for the New York Yankees in his new role as an instructor.  —  A-Rod arrived Friday at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, Florida, to work with prospects taking part in instructional league.
Associated Press:
Cueto Wins 18th to Keep Giants in Thick of Wild Card Race  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 30, 2016, 1:39 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Johnny Cueto pitched seven uneven innings for his 18th win and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Thursday night, setting up a wild race to the finish for the NL wild card.
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
For Kansas City's toddlers, Royals missing playoffs is unheard of  —  You thought you were bummed about the Royals not making the playoffs?  Imagine being a parent who has to explain to a 2 year old that there will be no World Series appearance by the Royals this year.  —  The talk is coming soon.
Discussion: Royals Review
Victor Mather / New York Times:
Cardinals Get a Key Hit, and a Key (Blown) Call  —  In a playoff race, everything is magnified.  Every key hit, every big defensive play, every vital strikeout.  —  And every umpiring mistake.  —  On Thursday night in St. Louis, the Cardinals were playing the Reds while fighting hard for a wild-card spot.
Associated Press:
Freeman's Streak Over, Braves Rally Past Phillies 5-2  —  ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman's 30-game hitting streak ended when he struck out in the eighth inning of a tie game Thursday night, but the Atlanta Braves managed to score four runs after that off Philadelphia closer Jeanmar Gomez and beat the Phillies 5-2.
Discussion: The Good Phight
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Three Needs: Cincinnati Reds  —  After the season concludes, we'll be looking at every team in the league in depth with MLBTR's annual Offseason Outlook series.  For the time being, though, we're taking preliminary big-picture looks at what some of the non-contending clubs will need to focus on as part of our Three Needs series.
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies Mailbag: Does owner Dick Monfort care about winning?  —  Dan from Fort Collins wants to know who will lead the Rockies in saves next year  —  Denver Post sports writer Patrick Saunders posts his Rockies Mailbag every other week on Tuesdays during the season.
Bruce Schoenfeld / New York Times:
Can New Technology Bring Baseball's Data Revolution to Fielding?  —  For years, players have been valued for their hitting.  Now a groundbreaking tool makes it possible to measure how much their defense contributes to a team's success  —  Wearing a plaid flannel shirt and a backward Astros cap …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Ken Rosenthal's 2016 MLB awards  —  Official picks for the AL and NL MVP, Cy Young, Rookie and Manager of the Year  —  Pitchforks ready!  It's time for my 2016 awards.  —  As usual, I'll list the number of candidates the way the Baseball Writers Association of America ballots require …
Associated Press:
Zunino's HR Spurs Seattle Past A's 3-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 30, 2016, 1:18 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Struggling Mike Zunino delivered the go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and Seattle held on for a 3-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday night, keeping the Mariners on the edge of the AL wild card chase.
Discussion: Lookout Landing
 
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Tigers, Indians Postponed After Delay of Over 4 Hours
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jesus Montero Receives 50-Game Suspension
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs give Theo Epstein a five-year extension
New York Daily News:
Mets closer Jeurys Familia becomes first Dominican-born pitcher to save 50 games
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