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Stephen Hawkins / The Charlotte Observer:
Big shots by Gamel, Seager push Mariners past Rangers 10-3 — Kyle Seager put himself in some elite Seattle Mariners company with another big blast against Texas. — Seager and Ben Gamel both hit three-run homers to help power the Mariners to a 10-3 victory Tuesday night in a matchup of wild card hopefuls.
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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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Over the Monster
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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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Andy McCullough / The Charlotte Observer:
Kershaw starts it and Jansen finishes it as Dodgers end dubious streak — SAN FRANCISCO - The desperation of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team in possession of baseball's best record yet stuck in the sport's longest losing streak in 2017, streamed across the face of Clayton Kershaw on Tuesday night.
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Jeff Faraudo / Mercury News:
Clayton Kershaw stifles Giants as Dodgers end skid, clinch playoff bid
Clayton Kershaw stifles Giants as Dodgers end skid, clinch playoff bid
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and McCovey Chronicles
Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants to open at Dodgers, take longer trips under 2018 schedule
Giants to open at Dodgers, take longer trips under 2018 schedule
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Mercury News and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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Joe Lyons / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Pham returns to lineup for streaking Cards; Bader plays center
Pham returns to lineup for streaking Cards; Bader plays center
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Viva El Birdos
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs welcome comparisons, contrasts from 2015 — Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant discusses the team's win against the Mets on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — The Cubs find themselves in a situation somewhat similar to 2015, when they had to battle for the final National League wild-card berth.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers show fight but can't get win; Indians win 20th straight — The Indians won their 20th straight game, tying an AL record, by beating the Tigers in a well-played baseball game at Progressive Field, 2-0. — CONNECT — CLEVELAND - The game started on the right foot.
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox keep hitting, but comeback falls short in 4-3 loss to Royals — White Sox starter Dylan Covey discusses his outing and the team's loss to Royals on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. (Chris Kuc/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Jose Abreu stepped to the plate in the ninth inning …
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ABC News:
Gonzalez homers twice, Rockies beat Diamondbacks again, 4-2 — Carlos Gonzalez has finally found his swing, and that's very good news for the Colorado Rockies. — The veteran slugger homered twice and the Rockies won their sixth game in a row, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 …
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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).
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Purple Row
Pedro Moura / The Charlotte Observer:
Verlander, Astros blank Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif.-The atmosphere at Angel Stadium did not match it, but Tuesday's game between the Angels and Houston Astros featured the intensity the Angels hope awaits them next month. The Astros started Justin Verlander, he of the 16 postseason starts.
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ESPN:
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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Federal Baseball
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Stephen Whyno / The Charlotte Observer:
After helping Nats clinch, Braves rout NL East champs 8-0
After helping Nats clinch, Braves rout NL East champs 8-0
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Talking Chop
Matt Gelb / The Charlotte Observer:
Hoskins' blasts lead Phillies over Marlins in 15 innings — PHILADELPHIA-Dee Gordon kicked the mess around first base into a pile. The Philadelphia Phillies had mobbed Hyun Soo Kim, ripped his jersey from his body and showered him with water and gum and whatever else they snatched from the dugout.
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Corey Seidman / CSN Philly:
Tonight's lineup: Phillies' most intriguing lineup of 2017
Tonight's lineup: Phillies' most intriguing lineup of 2017
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The Good Phight
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Column Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani shows his stuff to major league scouts — Nippon-Ham Fighters starting pitcher Shohei Otani throws against the Rakuten Eagles at Sapporo Dome on Tuesday. Otani hit 101 mph with his fastball. (Kyodo) — Travel by railroad from mainland Japan …
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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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Joe Totoraitis / Associated Press:
Brewers beat Cole, Pirates 5-2 — MILWAUKEE — Big hits and solid pitching can keep the Milwaukee Brewers in the playoff hunt. Manager Craig Counsell got both of them against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. — Eric Thames hit his 29th home run, Domingo Santana went 3 for 4 …
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Fox News:
Twins set Target Field record, mash 7 homers to rout Padres — MINNEAPOLIS — Jason Castro homered twice, Brian Dozier was a double from the cycle and the Minnesota Twins pounded the San Diego Padres 16-0 on Tuesday night. — Minnesota hit a season-high seven home runs …
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Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Windians — Follow @drewsilv and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. — Make it 20 wins in a row for the Cleveland Indians. — Corey Kluber worked nine shutout innings and Francisco Lindor launched his 30th home run of the season as the hottest team in baseball — the hottest team of the decade …
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 …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue