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Joe Lyons / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Winker's leadoff homer has Reds up 1-0 after two at Busch — As they did on Tuesday night in a 13-4 Cardinals' series-opening win, the Reds grabbed the lead with a first-inning solo home run. Jesse Winker hit Jack Flaherty's second pitch of the game past the foul pole in right for his first career leadoff homer.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Gyorko ready to be used in a pinch as his hamstring heals — What Jedd Gyorko can do and how effectively he can do it as he recovers from a hamstring strain will be determined on the job. — The Cardinals activated Gyorko from the disabled list Wednesday after the infielder completed …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals hit a pothole in loss to Reds — In the past two weeks, with the rotation rolling and the lineup responding, the Cardinals, more and more the team they intend to be, have put distance between themselves and the team they were. — That caught up to them Wednesday.
Bucky Dent / UPI:
Cincinnati Reds put another dent in St. Louis Cardinals' playoff hopes — ST. LOUIS — Rookie Tyler Mahle maneuvered his way through five scoreless innings Wednesday night to pick up his first big league win as the Cincinnati Reds damaged the St. Louis Cardinals' playoff hopes with a 6-0 decision at Busch Stadium.
Bucky Dent / UPI:
St. Louis Cardinals pound Cincinnati Reds, 13-4
St. Louis Cardinals pound Cincinnati Reds, 13-4
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Tigers' Buck Farmer: ‘Appalling’ to imply hitting ump was intentional — The Detroit Tigers vehemently denied they intentionally hit home plate umpire Quinn Wolcott with a pitch during Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians. — Tigers pitcher Buck Farmer, who threw the pitch …
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Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Blackjack!: Indians set AL record with 21st straight win — Cleveland Indians' Roberto Perez, left, and Francisco Lindor celebrate a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, in Cleveland. The Indians set the American League record with 21 consecutive wins.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers pitcher Buck Farmer says he didn't mean to bean umpire
Detroit Tigers pitcher Buck Farmer says he didn't mean to bean umpire
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
As Indians stack wins in record streak, a new label emerges: America's Team
Enrique RojasESPNdeportes / ESPN:
New contract ties David Ortiz to Red Sox in variety of roles — David Ortiz is back with the Boston Red Sox. The Dominican slugger signed a contract tying his future with the organization in perpetuity. “Forever,” was the word used by the team in a press release sent on Wednesday announcing the new terms of their relationship.
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
We now know what David Ortiz will be doing for Red Sox — David Ortiz is officially back with the Red Sox. — Appearing at an event to announce his partnership with Eastern Bank Tuesday afternoon, Ortiz told WEEI.com that he and the Red Sox have agreed upon a role for the retired slugger.
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Rays to return home on Friday to play Red Sox, Cubs
Rays to return home on Friday to play Red Sox, Cubs
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Larry Fleisher / UPI:
New York Yankees stave off Tampa Bay Rays at Citi Field — NEW YORK — Jaime Garcia allowed one run but came an out shy of qualifying for a win as the New York Yankees scored three times in the top of the second inning and held on for a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday …
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Associated Press:
White Sox score 2 in 9th, beat Royals 5-3, take series — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Though Veterans Jose Abreu and Avisail Garcia came through in the ninth inning, there is no doubt the Chicago White Sox are looking more to the future. — Abreu and Garcia drove in runs in the ninth …
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Nationals' Jayson Werth returns after 5-game absence — WASHINGTON — Jayson Werth is back in the Washington Nationals' lineup after missing five games with a shoulder injury. — “Very relieved,” said manager Dusty Baker, who has Werth batting seventh and playing right field against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
There's a new starter in town for Cubs — for now — Jen-Ho Tseng — Manager Joe Maddon discusses the Cubs' win against the Mets on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — One minute, Jen-Ho Tseng was named the Cubs' minor-league pitcher of the year Wednesday.
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Matt Carlson / UPI:
Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant breaks out in win over New York Mets
Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant breaks out in win over New York Mets
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Associated Press:
Matt Harvey Struggles Again as the Cubs Rout the Mets — CHICAGO — Javier Baez homered and had four hits, Albert Almora Jr. drove in six runs, and the Chicago Cubs routed the Mets, 17-5, on Wednesday night. — The Cubs matched a season high for runs after pouring on 12 over their final three at-bats.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Game Day: Potential playoff matchups in flux for D-Backs … CONNECT — Playoff picture could change in coming weeks — For as long as the Diamondbacks have looked like favorites to capture one of the wild-card spots, the assumption was they would likely end up facing the Los Angeles Dodgers …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks looking to support J.D. Martinez's hot-hitting … CONNECT — J.D. Martinez's blast banged off the bottom of the video board on Tuesday night, traveling an estimated 447 feet. It gave him 22 home runs in 45 games with the Diamondbacks and nine in 10 games this month.
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles notes: O's to keep Dylan Bundy on short leash with postseason in mind — The Orioles lose to the Bue Jays, 3-2. (Denise Sanders, Baltimore Sun video) — Orioles lose opener in Toronto 4-3 — their fifth straight loss and third straight by two runs or less.
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Josh Land / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles on deck: What to watch Wednesday at Blue Jays
Orioles on deck: What to watch Wednesday at Blue Jays
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Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Marlins move weekend home series to Milwaukee — “Home” for the Marlins this weekend will be Milwaukee. — As the result of Hurricane Irma, the Marlins are moving their weekend home series with the Brewers to Miller Park in Milwaukee. — “Marlins Park stood ready to host the games …
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
After peaks (91-36) and valleys (1-16), what's next for the Dodgers? — SAN FRANCISCO - Dave Roberts played nine seasons in the minors before establishing himself in the big leagues when he was nearly 30, launching an itinerant 10-year career that preceded a five-year coaching stint …
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Dave Campbell / The Charlotte Observer:
Rosario's 2-run homer in 10th gives Twins 3-1 win vs. Padres — MINNEAPOLIS — Eddie Rosario hit a two-run home run with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night to maintain their cushion for the second AL wild card spot.
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Rob Biertempfel / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Tyler Glasnow, Pirates lose despite Andrew McCutchen's 200th career homer — EMAIL NEWSLETTERS — MILWAUKEE — Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said he was looking forward to watching Tyler Glasnow pitch Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. — Hurdle did not get to see too much, though …
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John Henry / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Mike Napoli available to Rangers despite ‘stress reaction’ in right leg — ARLINGTON — The Rangers received some clarity on the mystery of Mike Napoli on Wednesday, and a glimmer of hope that their future Hall of Fame third baseman has something left in the tank this season after all.