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4:15 PM ET, September 12, 2017

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Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
Nationals-Braves series preview: Washington still in hunt for home-field advantage  —  Two days after Nationals players and fans were unabashedly rooting for the Braves, tomahawk chop and all, in a strange scene at Nationals Park, the National League East foes will ditch that brief alliance …
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Neil Greenberg / Washington Post:
The Nationals should forget about catching the Dodgers and plan for the postseason  —  It wasn't too long ago we were discussing whether the Los Angeles Dodgers were a super team, but after suffering their 16th loss in 17 games — their worst losing streak in 73 years …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
New York Daily News:   Dodgers lose 11th straight, worst skid in L.A. team history
Associated Press:   Dodgers and Giants resume top of first inning at 10:50 p.m.
USA Today:
Cleveland Indians extend winning streak to 19 games  —  The Cleveland Indians' winning streak approached rarefied air Monday night, as they dominated the Detroit Tigers 11-0 to win their 19th consecutive game, one shy of the modern American League record.  —  Jose Ramirez hit a two-run home run …
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Fox Sports:
Kluber faces Tigers in Indians' bid for 20 in a row (Sep 12, 2017)  —  CLEVELAND — The streaking Cleveland Indians hope to make even more history on Tuesday night.  —  The Indians will host the Detroit Tigers in the second game of a three-game series, and Cleveland enters with a 19-game winning streak.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
As Indians aim for 20th straight win, ‘Moneyball’ hero Scott Hatteberg can't wait to watch
Discussion: ESPN
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Prospect Calhoun tweets he's on his way to Rangers  —  ARLINGTON  —  Willie Calhoun, the prized prospect in the Yu Darvish deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers at the July 31 trade deadline, will join the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, according to a series of tweets from him, his brother and his girlfriend.
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Associated Press:   Prospect Willie Calhoun making debut for Rangers
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Does Odor have something in reserve for Rangers' final 20 games?
ESPN:
Surreal scenes from Citi Field: ‘Weird’ week begins as Yankees play Rays on Mets' turf  —  NEW YORK — The center-field video scoreboard featured the same “Citi Field” in big, bold letters and the words “Let's Go Mets.”  But neither of the two logos flashing below it belonged to the usual home team.
Discussion: DRaysBay
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Fox Sports:   Rays hope new ‘home’ field helps against Yankees (Sep 12, 2017)
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Rays ‘thoughts’ are with Florida, remain indifferent on having to face Yankees at Citi Field
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mozeliak is enjoying playoff push  —  John Mozeliak, the Cardinals' president of baseball operations, admits his focus is “more forward,” but he also says he is enjoying the recent ride his Ferris-wheel-type team has given him as it has shoved its way back into contention for a playoff spot.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Martinez, Pham take center stage
Associated Press:
MLB: Tigers ace Michael Fulmer to have elbow surgery  —  Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer throws in a game against Texas Rangers on Aug. 14.  Fulmer will miss the rest of the season.  (Associated Press File Photo)  —  The Detroit Tigers lost another ace.
Discussion: Pirates Breakdown and Fish Stripes
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   Detroit Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann could start again, but should he?
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   Detroit Tigers thrashed again; Cleveland Indians win streak reaches 19
Arizona Republic:
Tuesday's game  —  Rockies at Diamondbacks  —  Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262).  —  Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Taijuan Walker (9-7, 3.33) vs. Rockies RHP Jon Gray (7-4, 4.07).  —  TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1).  —  Walker has won his past three starts …
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Arizona Republic:
Ready to roll  —  The Diamondbacks are five games up on the Rockies …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets get Eric Hanhold from Brewers to complete Neil Walker trade  —  The Mets acquired Eric Hanhold from the Brewers as the player to be named later to complete the Aug. 12 trade involving Neil Walker.  —  The right-handed pitcher went 8-3 with two saves and a 3.94 ERA in 30 games …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
USA Today:
MLB awards watch: Jose Altuve, Paul Goldschmidt leading MVP candidates  —  With the major league season coming to a close in three weeks, the MVP and Cy Young pictures are coming into focus.  —  Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros is the unanimous choice of USA TODAY Sports' American League MVP vote.
USA Today:
Free baseball!  Oakland A's charging no admission to 2018 game against White Sox  —  Free baseball is usually a term associated with a game that lasts extra innings.  The Oakland Athletics are taking it a step further in 2018 - offering a regularly scheduled game that's free for all fans.
Brett Bodner / New York Daily News:
SEE IT: Dennis Eckersley shares story about partying at Studio 54, getting blasted by Yankees the following day … Going to a club the night before a start might not be the best idea: just ask Dennis Eckersley.  —  The Red Sox commentator told a story during Saturday's broadcast …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Designate Barrett Astin For Assignment  —  The Reds announced on Tuesday that they've designated right-hander Barrett Astin for assignment in order to clear space on the roster for righty Deck McGuire, whose contract has been selected from Double-A. Cincinnati has also reinstated outfielder Jesse Winker …
Discussion: Red Reporter
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Claim Mike Morin, Designate Onelki Garcia  —  The Royals have claimed righty Mike Morin off waivers from the Angels, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports on Twitter.  To create space on the 40-man roster, the club designated southpaw Onelki Garcia for assignment.
Discussion: Royals Review and MLB Daily Dish
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies release 2018 schedule, which could include a game in Williamsport  —  Major League Baseball will begin its next season earlier than ever, on March 29, 2018, with the Phillies in Atlanta to start.  And it could include one fewer Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park than usual.
Discussion: New York Post
Zak Keefer / Indianapolis Star:
Insider: Luck ruled out for next game.  Jacoby Brissett to start?  Colts thinking about it  —  The Colts are “disappointed.”  Doyel has some stronger emotions.  Video courtesy of Fox59  —  CONNECT  —  INDIANAPOLIS - With The Franchise sidelined at least another week …
 
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
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Rob Biertempfel / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Steven Brault shines on mound, at plate as Pirates end 5-game losing skid
Richard Griffin / Toronto Star:
Youngsters help lift Blue Jays past the Orioles
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Brandon McCarthy has been here before and sees no reason to panic
Paul Sporer / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday
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Ryan Vogelsong to retire as member of Giants
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