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Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Third time's the charm as Cardinals keep rallying, beat Pirates 4-3 — Every time the Pirates scored on Saturday night, the Cardinals responded as quickly as they could, keeping the game tied through seven innings. — The Pirates scored two runs in the top of the second inning, and the Cardinals scored two in the bottom.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright still hoping to pitch in this season — Righthander Adam Wainwright doesn't know whether he will be a starter or reliever later this month as he recovers from elbow inflammation. But he says he has a pretty good idea about next year. — “I think it all depends (this season) …
Associated Press:
Cardinals CF Dexter Fowler bruises knee crashing into wall on homer — ST. LOUIS — Cardinals center fielder Dexter Fowler bruised his left knee against the Pittsburgh Pirates when he crashed into the wall trying to catch a long drive by Adam Frazier that turned into an inside-the-park home run.
Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals pull even on outside-the-park homer by Carpenter
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Roger Rubin / UPI:
Milwaukee Brewers: Jimmy Nelson's injury shows why NL needs DH — It sure looked like a good day for the Milwaukee Brewers, even though it really wasn't. — Milwaukee crushed the Cubs 15-2 Saturday at Wrigley Field to winnow Chicago's lead over the Brewers in the National League Central …
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Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Milwaukee Brewers: Hernan Perez, Chase Anderson propel rout of Chicago Cubs — CHICAGO — Hernan Perez homered and drove in five runs and Chase Anderson threw five scoreless innings and drove in a pair of runs as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Chicago Cubs 15-2 on Saturday.
Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers right-hander Jimmy Nelson to miss remainder of season with shoulder injury — CHICAGO - The MIlwaukee Brewers' postseason chances took a huge hit on Saturday morning when the team learned Jimmy Nelson will miss the remainder of 2017 with a strained rotator cuff and partially torn labrum in his right shoulder.
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Brew Crew Ball and Call to the Pen
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jimmy Nelson Out For Season — 7:32pm: If Nelson does require surgery, the procedure he'd undergo carries a success rate of better than 90 percent, Rosiak tweets. — 12:46pm: 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.
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Al's Ramblings
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs, Brewers set to meet at Wrigley Field
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Three up, three down: Just call them the WINdians — Indians reliever Nick Goody is congratulated by catcher Roberto Perez after a victory over the Orioles on Sept. 8. Cleveland has won 17 straight, just the second team in the expansion era to do so. (Tony Dejak / Associated Press)
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Beth Harris / miamiherald:
Rockies beat Dodgers 5-4, hand LA 8th straight loss
Discussion:
True Blue LA and Purple Row
Gethin Coolbaugh / UPI:
Boston Red Sox: Chris Sale returns to form in rout of Tampa Bay Rays — BOSTON — Chris Sale snapped back into form with six scoreless innings and eight strikeouts, Andrew Benintendi and Mitch Moreland drove in three runs apiece and the Boston Red Sox crushed the Tampa Bay Rays 9-0 on Saturday night at Fenway Park.
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Ken Powtak / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Sale shuts out Rays for 6; Pedroia hits homer as Sox win 9-0
Discussion:
Over the Monster
Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Cleveland Indians: Streak reaches 17 with win over Baltimore Orioles — CLEVELAND — Francisco Lindor homered and Carlos Santana belted two doubles, driving in one run and scoring another, as the Cleveland Indians won their 17th game in a row with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday at Progressive Field.
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Josh Land / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles on deck: What to watch Saturday at Indians
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Let's Go Tribe and Camden Chat
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Kevin Plawecki hits home run as Mets beat Reds for fourth straight win — All of a sudden, the Mets aren't helping their cause for a top-five draft pick. — At a time in September when they're well out of playoff contention and losing would only help improve their draft position …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Jose Reyes makes case to stick with Mets, but will it be enough?
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, CBSSports.com, Amazin' Avenue and MLB Trade Rumors
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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ESPN:
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 …
Discussion:
Talking Chop and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Left-handed reliever Brian Duensing a bright spot in Cubs bullpen — Cubs reliever Brian Duensing pitches in the ninth inning against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on Monday, July 24, 2017. — Chicago Tribune — Brian Duensing has put other teams on notice, not that many outside have noticed.
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.
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
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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Harvey Valentine / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Hoskins hits another homer, Phillies top Nationals 5-4 … WASHINGTON (AP) — Rhys Hoskins went deep and drew three walks, — Maikel Franco hit his 20th home run and the — Washington Nationals 5-4 on Saturday night. — Edwin Jackson (5-5) allowed both homers while pitching …
Discussion:
Federal Baseball and The Good Phight
