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Joe Lyons / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Molina's 2-run double puts Cards on top 2-1 after an inning — After falling behind, the Cardinals responded with two runs in the bottom of the first to take a 2-1 lead over the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. — After Matt Carpenter walked and Tommy Pham reached on an error …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Designate Barrett Astin For Assignment
Reds Designate Barrett Astin For Assignment
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Here's why the Rangers called up Calhoun and what will keep him in the majors — ARLINGTON — The prospect, the centerpiece of the Yu Darvish trade, is going to play and play regularly. — The Rangers think he is going to hit and hit regularly, so much so that they told him Monday night …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Calhoun promotion ends Ross' time with Rangers — ARLINGTON — The Tyson Ross experiment ended Tuesday for the Texas Rangers, who released the right-hander to create a spot on the 40-man roster for prospect Willie Calhoun. — Ross was expected to be the finishing touch to the rotation …
Stephen Whyno / The Charlotte Observer:
After helping Nats clinch, Braves rout NL East champs 8-0 — WASHINGTON — Two days after helping the Washington Nationals clinch, the Atlanta Braves kept the NL East champions from taking another step toward home-field advantage throughout the postseason.
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Option vests for Nationals' Gio Gonzalez, securing $12M payday — WASHINGTON — Gio Gonzalez will wear a Nationals uniform next season. — On Tuesday night, Gonzalez struck out Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte to reach 180 innings on the season. Because of that, his $12 million option …
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Neil Greenberg / Washington Post:
The Nationals should forget about catching the Dodgers and plan for the postseason
The Nationals should forget about catching the Dodgers and plan for the postseason
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Rays plan to go home to Tampa on Wednesday, host Red Sox on Friday — BOSTON — The Tampa Bay Rays will fly home Wednesday. With any luck, they will play games at Tropicana Field this weekend, too. — Rays players met Tuesday before a designated home game at Citi Field in New York …
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Red Sox hopeful Eduardo Nunez returns from knee injury by season's end — BOSTON — Eduardo Nunez pointed to his right knee, smiled and spoke of how lucky he felt that the injury wasn't a few inches closer to his kneecap. — “If it was over here, it would be the rest of this year,” Nunez said, “and most of next year.”
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Alan Eskew / UPI:
Kansas City Royals: Brandon Moss slams Chicago White Sox — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sam Gaviglio worked five solid innings and Brandon Moss clubbed a first-inning grand slam as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Tuesday afternoon. — The victory evened the Royals' record at 72-72.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Sonny Gray gets no run support, gives up late home run as Yankees lose to Rays, 2-1 — Sonny Gray pitched well, but got no run support. — What else is new? — Gray surrendered a solo homer to Adeiny Hechavarria on a hanging breaking ball with one out in the eighth inning …
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Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
MLB to start sooner than ever next year as schedule is revealed — Opening Day at Yankee Stadium this year. — Anthony J. Causi — CHICAGO — Don't book your spring break travel too late on the 2018 calendar — unless you're all right missing Opening Day.
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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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USA Today:
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 —
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
As Indians aim for 20th straight win, ‘Moneyball’ hero Scott Hatteberg can't wait to watch
As Indians aim for 20th straight win, ‘Moneyball’ hero Scott Hatteberg can't wait to watch
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ESPN:
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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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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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
An outside-the-box lineup to fix the Cubs' stagnant offense
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets ‘concerned’ over Erik Goeddel's possible vertigo issues — CHICAGO — Erik Goeddel was left behind in New York to be seen by team doctors after suffering dizziness and blurred vision for several days. The right-handed reliever has experienced symptoms similar to vertigo …
Arizona Republic:
Wednesday's game — Rockies at Diamondbacks — Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262). — Pitchers: Diamondbacks LHP Patrick Corbin (13-12, 4.16) vs. Rockies RHP German Marquez (10-6, 4.27). — TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1).
Ian Harrison / Associated Press:
Blue Jays rally in ninth to beat slumping Orioles 3-2 — TORONTO — Richard Urena singled home the winning run in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat Baltimore 3-2 on Tuesday night, handing the slumping Orioles their sixth straight loss.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers activate Beltre from DL, but hold your excitement — ARLINGTON — Third baseman Adrian Beltre's strained left hamstring has improved to the point that the Texas Rangers felt comfortable reinstating him from the 10-day disabled list, but don't expect to see the Future Hall of Famer often the rest of the season.
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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