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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.
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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.
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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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.
USA Today:
Cleveland Indians set American League record with 21st consecutive win
Cleveland Indians set American League record with 21st consecutive win
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Asdrubal Cabrera proving why Mets should consider picking up his option — CHICAGO — Asdrubal Cabrera has been making his case. The Mets veteran infielder who demanded to be traded when he was moved off of shortstop in June, is looking to prove he is a viable infielder for next season.