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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 …
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Indians' dominance rewrites story of 2017 season — CHICAGO — The Cleveland Indians' win streak is amazing: 21 games and counting. But it means nothing. It's championship or bust for these Indians. — Division titles are great — Cleveland is on the verge of clinching …
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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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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
As Indians stack wins in record streak, a new label emerges: America's Team
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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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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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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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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ESPN:
The dangers of having nothing to play for in September — If Dusty Baker needs any pointers on how to finish off a season with his team sitting on a gargantuan lead in September, he should consult the manager for the Washington Nationals' most likely opponent in the first round of the playoffs.
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Darvish, Bellinger combine to lead Dodgers past Giants 4-1 — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yu Darvish declined to say what exactly he did to get his pitching mechanics back in rhythm. The right-hander would only acknowledge that he quit focusing on so many things and kept his approach simple.
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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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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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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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USA Today:
Hurricane Irma: Marlins move series from Miami to Milwaukee — The Miami Marlins announced Wednesday that they have moved this weekend's series against the Brewers from Marlins Park to Milwaukee's Miller Park due to ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Irma.
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Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Marlins move weekend home series to Milwaukee
Marlins move weekend home series to Milwaukee
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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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Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Price Watch — Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (elbow) is working his way back from the 10-day disabled list, as he threw his second simulated game at Fenway Park on Wednesday. He worked three simulated inning, tossing 47 pitches while using his full arsenal of pitches.