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Jose Ramirez in Indians lineup night after exiting game — Cleveland Indians second baseman Jose Ramirez is in the lineup Tuesday night, 24 hours after leaving a win over the Detroit Tigers with a bruised forearm. — It's welcomed news for the Indians, who will look to extend their win streak …
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Is the Indians' winning streak already the greatest in MLB history? Probably — Honus Wagner scored the Pittsburgh Pirates' lone run in the top of the eighth inning on Sept. 18, 1916, to put the asterisk on the New York Giants' 26-game winning streak. — A thunderstorm moved in and play was suspended for weather —
USA Today:
Cleveland Indians extend winning streak to 19 games
Cleveland Indians extend winning streak to 19 games
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Fox News:
Royals need another solid start from Gaviglio against White Sox — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Time is running out on the Kansas City Royals. — The Royals lost the opener of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Monday, falling 11-3 in a game they could ill afford to lose if they are to make it back to the postseason.
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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 …
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Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants to open at Dodgers, take longer trips under 2018 schedule — When the Giants go on the road in 2018 their trips will be longer, but when they are home they will kick their feet up more. — The Giants open 2018 with four games at Dodger Stadium starting Thursday March 30 …
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Joe Lyons / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Pham returns to lineup for streaking Cards; Bader plays center — Coming off the weekend sweep of the Pirates and a day off Monday, the Cardinals look to keep it rolling in a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds that will start 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at Busch Stadium.
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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.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Series preview: Cardinals vs. Reds
Series preview: Cardinals vs. Reds
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Associated Press:
Prospect Willie Calhoun making debut for Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas — Willie Calhoun, the prized prospect the Texas Rangers got in the Yu Darvish trade, is set for his major league debut. — The Rangers said Calhoun's contract was being purchased from Triple-A Round Rock before Tuesday night's game against Seattle.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Prospect Calhoun tweets he's on his way to Rangers
Prospect Calhoun tweets he's on his way to Rangers
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Does Odor have something in reserve for Rangers' final 20 games?
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Good Hamels a good development for final push
Rangers Reaction: Good Hamels a good development for final push
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Willson Contreras, Kyle Schwarber return to Cubs' lineup — Ian Happ discusses the race in the National League Central following the Cubs' 3-1 loss to the Brewers on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Willson Contreras will make his first start …
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An outside-the-box lineup to fix the Cubs' stagnant offense
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.
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Kevin Spain / USA Today:
Minor league manager arrested for DUI the night before playoff series — Jesus Feliciano, the manager of the Eugene (Ore.) Emeralds of the Northwest League, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants the night before his team played in Game 1 of the league championship series …
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.
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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 …
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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.
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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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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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