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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
As Indians stack wins in record streak, a new label emerges: America's Team — They have become America's team, those lovable Cleveland Indians. — They win 21 games in a row, the most by any team in American League history, and we want the streak to keep going.
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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.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers pitcher Buck Farmer says he didn't mean to bean umpire — CLEVELAND - Brad Ausmus was watching the baseball game. — He had just been ejected Wednesday afternoon against the Cleveland Indians for arguing balls and strikes and was sitting in his office inside the visitor's clubhouse …
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USA Today:
Cleveland Indians set American League record with 21st consecutive win — The Cleveland Indians powered their way into baseball history Wednesday afternoon, setting an American League record with their 21st consecutive victory, a 5-3 conquest of the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field.
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UPI:
Cleveland Indians: Ace reliever Andrew Miller to return Thursday — Andrew Miller is scheduled to return from the disabled list on Thursday and work his way back into a significant role in the Cleveland Indians bullpen. — Miller will be on a strict schedule when he returns.
Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
Indians win again — that's 20 in a row, one off Cubs' 1935 mark
Indians win again — that's 20 in a row, one off Cubs' 1935 mark
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Rays to return home on Friday to play Red Sox, Cubs — NEW YORK — The Tampa Bay Rays will return home to Florida following Hurricane Irma for what is now a truncated five-game homestand against the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs. — A three-game series against the New York Yankees …
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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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Designate Pierce Johnson For Assignment — The Cubs announced on Wednesday that they've designated right-hander Pierce Johnson for assignment in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for fellow righty Jen-Ho Tseng, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Iowa.
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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David Driver / UPI:
Atlanta Braves: Julio Tehren shuts down Washington Nationals — WASHINGTON — Julio Teheran pitched seven strong innings, Freddie Freeman was 3-for-5 with a three-run homer, and Ozzie Albies went 3-for-5 with a solo shot as the Atlanta Braves crushed the Washington Nationals 8-0 on Tuesday night.
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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.
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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Matt Carlson / UPI:
Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant breaks out in win over New York Mets — CHICAGO — Kris Bryant picked the right time to rediscover his long-ball swing. — With Chicago's first-place lead in the National League Central dwindling, the Cubs couldn't afford to wait much longer.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
With 18 games to go, the 6 remaining playoff scenarios for the Cubs
Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Gio Gonzalez reaches important milestone in otherwise listless night for Nationals
Gio Gonzalez reaches important milestone in otherwise listless night for Nationals
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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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Joe Totoraitis / Associated Press:
Brewers beat Cole, Pirates 5-2
Brewers beat Cole, Pirates 5-2
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UPI:
Shohei Otani expected to make way to MLB next season — Japanese sensation Shohei Otani, a 23-year-old right-handed pitcher and left-handed hitter, is expected to be posted by his team and play in Major League Baseball in 2018, according to multiple reports.
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Chicago Tribune:
Lucas Giolito fights through command issues to help White Sox top Royals 5-3 — White Sox starter Lucas Giolito discusses his outing against the Royals on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Chris Kuc/Chicago Tribune) — The on-the-job learning process continues for White Sox rookie starter Lucas Giolito.
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Tony Andracki / CSN Chicago:
White Sox will take part in a free game in Oakland in 2018
White Sox will take part in a free game in Oakland in 2018
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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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ESPN:
What is wrong with the Dodgers? — Flash back to the final week of August. The Los Angeles Dodgers were 50-plus games over .500 and had already piled up 90 victories, and the conversations were about record-breaking win totals and October parade routes through Los Angeles. Then everything changed.
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Andy McCullough / The Charlotte Observer:
Kershaw starts it and Jansen finishes it as Dodgers end dubious streak
Kershaw starts it and Jansen finishes it as Dodgers end dubious streak
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