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Doug Padilla / UPI:
Los Angeles Dodgers continue epic slide with loss to Colorado Rockies — LOS ANGELES — Nolan Arenado and Mark Reynolds powered the offense and Tyler Chatwood supplied five scoreless innings as the Colorado Rockies rolled to an 8-1 victory on Sunday to continue the Los Angeles Dodgers' misery.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
After Dodgers' 1-15 stretch, is there a new team to beat in the National League? — Right around the time the champagne-soaked Washington Nationals mugged for a team photo after clinching their second consecutive National League East title Sunday, Walker Buehler served up a grand slam …
Beth Harris / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
NL West-leading Dodgers lose 10th in a row, Rockies romp 8-1
NL West-leading Dodgers lose 10th in a row, Rockies romp 8-1
Discussion:
True Blue LA and Purple Row
Associated Press:
Colorado Rockies hand Los Angeles Dodgers ninth straight loss, worst skid since 1992
Colorado Rockies hand Los Angeles Dodgers ninth straight loss, worst skid since 1992
Discussion:
Purple Row and True Blue LA
Stats / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Hill hopes to end Dodgers' skid against Rockies
Hill hopes to end Dodgers' skid against Rockies
Discussion:
Purple Row
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers watch chances to gain ground slip away — ARLINGTON — On the scale of must-win games, the one the Texas Rangers played Sunday was at least an 8. — Many, including some Rangers players, would say it was a 10. — There aren't many games remaining — 20 to be exact …
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Associated Press:
Judge, Sanchez 2 homers each in Yankees' 16-7 win at Texas — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aaron Judge became the second major league rookie with a 40-homer season, going deep twice as the AL wild card-leading New York Yankees got a series clinching 16-7 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Lone Star Ball
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Yankees power past Rangers to win series finale — ARLINGTON — Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez connected for two solo home runs apiece, and Didi Gregorius went 4 for 4 with four RBIs as the New York Yankees rolled to a 16-7 victory and a series victory over the Texas Rangers.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
Anthony Andro / UPI:
New York Yankees: Aaron Judge blasts two more homers in rout of Texas Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas — New York outfielder Aaron Judge continued his record-setting rookie season by blasting a pair of homers as the Yankees routed the Texas Rangers 16-7. — Judge hit home run No. 40 as part …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Somehow, amazingly, Rangers not finished yet — ARLINGTON — The wheels haven't entirely fallen off the Texas Rangers' season, but some lug nuts are definitely loose. — The only thing that saved them Sunday was that the Minnesota Twins also lost …
David Driver / UPI:
Stephen Strasburg sends Washington Nationals to share of NL East title — WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg allowed just two hits in eight scoreless innings and Trea Turner had a triple and home run as the Washington Nationals clinched at least a share of the National League East title …
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USA Today:
Nationals clinch NL East title as Strasburg dominates - and Braves walk off Marlins — For the first time in their franchise history, the Washington Nationals have won back-to-back division championships. — And the manner in which they locked down the National League East suggests …
Associated Press:
Up 8-5 in ninth, Marlins bullpen collapses to give Braves yet another walkoff win in Atlanta — Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly discusses the team's 8-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, including another futile offensive effort and left-hander Dillon Peters' second career start.
UPI:
Milwaukee Brewers: Travis Shaw key in series finale, and sweep, against Chicago Cubs — CHICAGO — Zach Davies pitched seven strong innings for his major league-leading 17th win, Travis Shaw launched a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Sunday.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs line up John Lackey to open next weekend's Cardinals series at Wrigley — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses the team's 3-1 loss to the Brewers on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs will take advantage of Monday's day off to adjust …
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kris Bryant starts in left field for Cubs' series finale vs. Brewers
Todd Rosiak / The Charlotte Observer:
Brewers 15, Cubs 2: Offense puts up season high in runs
Brewers 15, Cubs 2: Offense puts up season high in runs
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball, Bleed Cubbie Blue and baseballmusings.com
Dennis Lin / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Stammen interested in re-signing with Padres — San Diego Padres reliever Craig Stammen in action against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning at AT&T Park. (Kelley L Cox / USA Today Sports) — Craig Stammen has made a successful comeback with the Padres after missing nearly all of the last two major league seasons.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and AZ Snake Pit
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Houston Astros: Dallas Kuechel struggles in another loss to Oakland Athletics — OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics took advantage of Houston Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel's wildness during a three-run, tie-breaking sixth inning, allowing the last place team in the American League West …
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Associated Press:
Dallas Keuchel loses control, as AL West-leading Astros swept aside by A's — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — There wasn't much hand-wringing in Houston's clubhouse after the Astros were swept in a four-game series by the Oakland Athletics. — Dallas Keuchel deemed it typical September baseball.
Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Cleveland Indians squeeze by Baltimore Orioles for 18th straight win — CLEVELAND — Roberto Perez and Francisco Lindor hit back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning, and Trevor Bauer made a quality start as the Cleveland Indians extended their franchise-record winning streak to 18 games …
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Josh Land / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles on deck: What to watch Sunday at Indians — The Orioles lost to the Cleveland Indians Saturday, 4-2. (Ulysses Muñoz / Baltimore Sun) — The Orioles lost to the Cleveland Indians on Friday night, 5-0. (Ulysses Muñoz / Baltimore Sun) — Orioles (71-71) vs. Indians (86-56)
Discussion:
Camden Chat
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Abreu becomes sixth White Sox batter to hit for cycle — Jose Abreu reacts after becoming the sixth White Sox player to ever hit for a cycle during a 13-1 win over the Giants on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (Chris Kuc/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and South Side Sox
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Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Dodgers near LA skid record, Rays at home in NY — A look at what's happening all around the majors Monday: — ___ — STILL STRUGGLING — The NL West-leading Dodgers are a loss away from their longest skid since moving to Los Angeles as they open a series at San Francisco.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
The Yankees' chances at overtaking the Red Sox and winning the AL East aren't dead just yet — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Yankees are going to need some outside help, but with their offense rolling and 17 of their final 20 games in New York, their chances of winning the AL East …