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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 …
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Over the Monster
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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.
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Camden Chat and Over the Monster
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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.
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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NBCSports.com, South Side Sox and Let's Go Tribe
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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 …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers can't sweep Astros, but winning series part of playoff formula — Needing a pick-me-up with their club still in the postseason mix, the Texas Rangers needed what they did over the weekend and need to do it repeatedly moving forward. — The Rangers won a series …
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Lone Star Ball
Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:
Conforto homers and enters Subway Series as Mets top hitter — PHILADELPHIA — As the Mets have waved the white flag on the 2017 season, the team enters the Subway Series in a different state than the past two seasons. — The Mets were playoff contenders in those campaigns …
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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
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Amazin' Avenue and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Michael Conforto is developing into the Mets' 24-year-old leader
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Michael Conforto, Curtis Granderson homer as Mets continue to pound the Phillies, 6-2
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Amazin' Avenue
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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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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 …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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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
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Bluebird Banter
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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.
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Royals Review
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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.
