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7:25 AM ET, August 14, 2017

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Astros, Diamondbacks seek consistency (Aug 14, 2017)  —  PHOENIX — The Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks remain in playoff position.  —  It's just that things have not gone well lately for either contender.  —  Houston, the runaway leader in the American League West …
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Cubs start soft schedule stretch with Reds (Aug 14, 2017)  —  CHICAGO — The Cincinnati Reds arrive at Wrigley Field as the only National League Central team not in the division-title chase.  —  Even so, the fifth-place Reds (49-69) can cause some mischief as they tangle with the Cubs …
Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Heyman |  Astros to acquire Tyler Clippard from White Sox  —  The Houston Astros are making another move to their bullpen.  They are set to acquire Tyler Clippard from the Chicago White Sox, sources told FanRag Sports on Sunday night.  —  The teams later announced the deal …
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Mets, Yankees open 21st Subway Series (Aug 14, 2017)  —  NEW YORK — The New York Yankees are going from one rivalry to another.  —  After two disappointing losses to the Boston Red Sox, the Yankees begin a four-game, home-and-home series with the New York Mets on Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
After latest blown save, it's time for the Yankees to think about pulling the plug on Aroldis Chapman  —  Something hasn't been quite right with Aroldis Chapman all season, and now it's official: the Yankees have a closer-crisis on their hands.  —  They were fortunate to survive a wild …
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Aroldis Chapman blows save in the 9th, Yankees fall to Red Sox 3-2 in extra innings  —  The Yankees gave Aroldis Chapman the richest contract for a relief pitcher ever at five years, $86 million for nights like Sunday, when they want to count on the flame-throwing lefty to shut the door with a one-run lead against the rival Red Sox.
Fox Sports:
Gausman, Gallardo meet in Orioles-Mariners opener (Aug 14, 2017)  —  SEATTLE — For fans looking to catch a glimpse of a Cy Young Award winner, Safeco Field will not be the place to be this week.  —  The Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners, two teams fast fading to the fringe …
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Jayson Jenks / The Charlotte Observer:   Angels jump on Mariners' bullpen for another comeback win
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Michael Conforto is developing into the Mets' 24-year-old leader  —  PHILADELPHIA — There wasn't time for much talk Wednesday night.  Jay Bruce was tying up loose ends and trying to move on to his new team.  Before he went, however, he texted Michael Conforto to tell him he expects big things of the Mets young outfielder.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets prepare to head into the Judge's Chambers as they begin Subway Series vs. Yankees
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Michael Conforto, Curtis Granderson homer as Mets continue to pound the Phillies, 6-2
Fox Sports:
Rays, happy to hit road, take on resurgent Jays (Aug 14, 2017)  —  TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are home and enjoying it.  —  The Tampa Bay Rays are leaving home and are glad of it.  —  It is all in the way the teams are playing.  —  By defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Sunday afternoon …
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Joe Tricarico / Yardbarker:
The Toronto Blue Jays are officially unofficially out of the race
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
New York Daily News:
Chris Rowley, 1st West Point grad in majors, wins debut as Jays top Pirates
Fox Sports:
Young pitchers get nod in Giants-Marlins opener (Aug 14, 2017)  —  MIAMI — The Miami Marlins, who have won five of their past seven series, hope to continue their positive momentum on Monday when they open a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants.
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Padres host Phillies, hope to rebound from rough stretch (Aug 14, 2017)  —  SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres open a seven-game homestand after prying open their wallet for manager Andy Green.  —  Green directs the Padres against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night, with San Diego fresh from a 3-7 road trip.
Fox Sports:
Royals come to Oakland looking to maintain momentum (Aug 14, 2017)  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The Kansas City Royals will carry a two-game winning streak and some much-needed momentum into the opener of a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night at the Oakland Coliseum.
Andrew Baggarly / The Charlotte Observer:
Strickland booed but Stratton shines for Giants in Game 1 victory over Nationals  —  Most of Chris Stratton's 13 major league appearances have involved a similar set of circumstances:  —  A doubleheader.  An exhausted bullpen.  A surprise spot start.  Maybe an extra-inning game the night before.
Andy Clayton / New York Daily News:
Cubs' Ben Zobrist renews call for electronic strike zone after game ends on low strike 3  —  Ben Zobrist wants to take the human element out of calling balls and strikes.  —  After the Cubs slugger was called out on a low pitch to end Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Diamondbacks, Zobrist renewed his call for an electronic strike zone.
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Associated Press:
Corbin leads D-backs over Cubs 6-2 as NL Central tightens
ESPN:
Bryce Harper avoided ligament tear in baserunning injury; no timetable for return  —  Bryce Harper does not have any ligament or tendon damage in his injured left knee, but the Washington Nationals All-Star will be out indefinitely because of a significant bone bruise.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS
Discussion: SI.com and FanRag Sports
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ESPN:
Bryce Harper hurts knee running out grounder in slip atop first base
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
 
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