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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 …
Joe Lyons / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
On a tough night, Gant is a bright spot for the Cardinals — Not a lot went the Cardinals way Wednesday night at Busch Stadium. — The Cincinnati Reds, who are 9-6 against the Cardinals this season, got a homer from Jesse Winker on the second pitch of the game and then broke open …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Matt Harvey aware that performance, outside distractions leave him in poor standing with Mets — CHICAGO — Matt Harvey was mad. — The righthander stormed through the clubhouse to stand in front of his locker and face questions about his night, about his journey back from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery.
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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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Eduardo Gonzalez / Los Angeles Times:
Protesters make a statement to MLB during Red Sox-Athletics game — A banner is unfurled over the left field wall during the fourth inning of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park in Boston on Wednesday. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
We now know what David Ortiz will be doing for Red Sox
We now know what David Ortiz will be doing for Red Sox
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ESPN:
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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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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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Max Scherzer hits a wall, and Braves show little mercy in 8-2 win over Nats — Max Scherzer looks on after walking the bases loaded in the seventh inning, the first time in his career as a National that he had walked three straight batters. Atlanta scored six runs in the inning to blow open an 8-2 win.
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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
Game Day: Potential playoff matchups in flux for D-Backs
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Associated Press:
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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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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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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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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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.
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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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Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Rhys Hoskins mauling Marlins pitching, outslugging Giancarlo Stanton — Only seven of a potential 29 opponents have witnessed the most powerful start in the history of Major League Baseball, but nobody has seen Phillies phenom Rhys Hoskins more than the Miami Marlins.
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.
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