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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) …
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.
Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals pull even on outside-the-park homer by Carpenter — Once again, the Cardinals wasted no time in responding to falling behind. A half-inning after falling behind on an inside-the-park homer, the Cardinals tied the game on an outside-the-park homer to make it 3-3 after seven innings.
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Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wong, Fowler back in lineup for Cardinals
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 …
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs, Brewers set to meet at Wrigley Field
Cubs, Brewers set to meet at Wrigley Field
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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
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aroldis Chapman finishes what Luis Severino starts as Yankees rally past Rangers, 3-1
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aroldis Chapman will be back in the closer role for Yankees Saturday
Aroldis Chapman will be back in the closer role for Yankees Saturday
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Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
As Rafael Montero stays hot, there's a chance he will have shot at making 2018 Mets rotation — There is joy in this moment for Rafael Montero after the long and winding road it took to get here after the former hyped prospect made his major-league debut on May 14, 2014.
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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 …
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Jose Reyes makes case to stick with Mets, but will it be enough?
Jose Reyes makes case to stick with Mets, but will it be enough?
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Jim Hoehn / Associated Press:
Cruz, Albers lead Mariners past Angels 8-1 to gain ground — SEATTLE — Andrew Albers keeps providing the boost Seattle's injury-riddled rotation needs to keep the Mariners close in the wild-card chase. — Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer, Mitch Haniger was a double short of the cycle …
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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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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.
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
Sale shuts out Rays for 6; Pedroia hits homer as Sox win 9-0
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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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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
Orioles on deck: What to watch Saturday at Indians
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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 …
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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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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.
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.
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Terry Collins thinks Yankees ‘have an edge’ over Rays at Citi Field series — With the Yankees and Rays having their upcoming series moved to Citi Field, Terry Collins looked back on 1998 when he was managing the Angels and they and the Yankees had an April 15 relocated to Shea Stadium …