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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino's stellar second half continues with one-hitter — ARLINGTON, Texas — Another start, another standout performance for Luis Severino. — The 23-year-old ace gave up just one hit while striking out 10 in seven innings during the Yankees' 3-1 victory over the Rangers on Saturday afternoon at Globe Life Park.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aroldis Chapman locks down key win and Yankees hope to have their closer back — ARLINGTON, Texas - Aroldis Chapman's final pitch on Saturday afternoon was a blazing 102.2-mph fastball that Mike Napoli swung through for the game's final out. — In typical fashion, the Yankees followed up a terrible loss with a terrific win.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aroldis Chapman finishes what Luis Severino starts as Yankees rally past Rangers, 3-1 — ARLINGTON, Texas - Aroldis Chapman has his old job back. — Chapman, who had been demoted from the closer's role on Aug. 19, recorded the save in the Yankees' 3-1 come-from-behind victory over the Rangers on Saturday at Globe Life Park.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aroldis Chapman will be back in the closer role for Yankees Saturday
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers open key series with major comeback, rout of Yankees
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Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Molina homers to get Cardinals even at 2-2 — Yadier Molina blasted a two-run homer into the left-field bleachers as the Cardinals, after giving up two runs in the top of the second, came back with two of their own in the bottom of the inning to tie the game.
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Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wong, Fowler back in lineup for Cardinals — Kolten Wong and Dexter Fowler, neither of whom played for the Cardinals on Friday because of aches and pains, were both back in the lineup on Saturday for the team's 6:15 game with the Pirates at Busch Stadium. — Wong hasn't played since Sept. 3 because of tightness in his lower back.
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers fans need to keep calm and carry on while team slumps — Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish, center, is pulled from Friday's game in the fifth inning after giving up five runs against the Colorado Rockies. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Getty Images) — The Great Los Angeles Freakout of 2017 is underway.
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Beth Harris / miamiherald:
Rockies beat Dodgers 5-4, hand LA 8th straight loss
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Miguel Cabrera homers in return, but Tigers' comeback falls short, 5-4 — Justin Verlander's 13-year stint with the Detroit Tigers was nothing short of remarkable. We look back at the right-handed ace's MLB career thus far as he moves on to the Houston Astros. Video produced by Brian Manzullo, DFP.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Why John Hicks could get more playing time with rebuilding Detroit Tigers — Justin Verlander's 13-year stint with the Detroit Tigers was nothing short of remarkable. We look back at the right-handed ace's MLB career thus far as he moves on to the Houston Astros. Video produced by Brian Manzullo, DFP.
Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers turn triple play in Toronto; the first by team since 2001
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' total team effort turns first triple play since 2001, vs. Toronto
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jimmy Nelson Out For Season — The Brewers announced that Jimmy Nelson will miss the rest of the season with a right rotator cuff strain and a partial anterior labrum tear. General manager David Stearns said Saturday that it's unclear whether Nelson will require surgery …
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Royals remove Kelvin Herrera as closer, go with committee — Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost on Friday said he's removed Kelvin Herrera, who blew a save Thursday, from the closer's role. — Herrera gave up two runs on two hits in the eighth inning of Friday's 8-5 loss to the Twins …
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Ryan Divish / The Charlotte Observer:
M's edge Angels, 4-3 — SEATTLE-A must-win game? It may not fit the label, but it was somewhere close and the Seattle Mariners prevailed. — Closer Edwin Diaz, who struggled in his previous outing, allowed the tying run to reach base in the top of the ninth, but retired the next three batters …
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Arizona Republic:
Delgado shut down — Right-hander Randall Delgado is getting shut down, at least for the short-term but possibly for the rest of the season, after an MRI Friday revealed a flexor strain. — The film from Delgado's MRI is being sent to Dr. James Andrews for another opinion, manager Torey Lovullo said.
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Scott Bordow / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt out of the lineup but his elbow is improving
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Nick Williams continues to pass tests as Phillies rookie — WASHINGTON — He knew his 24th birthday would be better than his 23rd because, at this time last year, Nick Williams' baseball season expired. He was in triple A until the bitter end, stuck in a months-long slump that robbed him a chance to reach the majors.
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Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton hits HR No. 54 against Braves — ATLANTA — Giancarlo Stanton has hit his major-league-leading 54th home run of the season to give the Miami Marlins an early lead over the Atlanta Braves. — After being given a day off on Friday, Stanton hit …
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs, Brewers set to meet at Wrigley Field — Cubs pitcher John Lackey reacts after his outing in the 2-0 loss to the Brewers on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — With Jake Arrieta nursing a sore right hamstring, Mike Montgomery will start …
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Josh Land / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles on deck: What to watch Saturday at Indians — The Orioles lose to the Yankees, 9-1. (Denise Sanders, Baltimore Sun video) — Orioles manager Buck Showalter talks about beating the Yankees, 7-6. (Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun video) — Orioles (71-70) vs. Indians (85-56)
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Associated Press:
Jed Lowrie hits game-ending single as A's top Astros 9-8 — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Houston's Josh Reddick has seen enough walkoff Oakland wins from his time with the Athletics that he knows no lead is necessarily safe. — Even after his go-ahead double in the ninth inning Friday night.
