Top News:
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Red Sox activate David Price who will pitch out of bullpen — BOSTON — David Price is going back to the bullpen. — With the hope that Price's past will be prologue, the Boston Red Sox reinstated the $217 million lefty from the disabled list Thursday and announced he will be used as a reliever for the rest of the season.
RELATED:
Jason Mastrodonato / Boston Herald:
Farrell: David Price to pitch out of Red Sox bullpen in multi-inning role
Farrell: David Price to pitch out of Red Sox bullpen in multi-inning role
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish
Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Fans unfurl ‘Racism is as American as Baseball’ banner at Fenway Park during Red Sox game
Fans unfurl ‘Racism is as American as Baseball’ banner at Fenway Park during Red Sox game
Discussion:
Over the Monster and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Enrique RojasESPNdeportes / ESPN:
New contract ties David Ortiz to Red Sox in variety of roles
New contract ties David Ortiz to Red Sox in variety of roles
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Eduardo Gonzalez / Los Angeles Times:
Protesters make a statement to MLB during Red Sox-Athletics game
Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Weaver wins again as Cardinals beat Reds 5-2 — Luke Weaver continued his late-season surge Thursday at Busch Stadium, pitching six strong innings in the Cardinals 5-2 win over Cincinnati. — Weaver won his fifth consecutive start since returning from the minors with six innings of work.
RELATED:
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.
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Viva El Birdos
Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cincinnati scores unearned run for 1-0 lead on Cardinals — Cincinnati again jumped on top of the Cardinals early when a ground ball rolled under the glove of shortstop Paul DeJong, allowing a run to score in the second inning this afternoon. — Scott Schebler doubled and went to third base on a ground out by Adam Duvall.
Bucky Dent / UPI:
Cincinnati Reds put another dent in St. Louis Cardinals' playoff hopes
Cincinnati Reds put another dent in St. Louis Cardinals' playoff hopes
Discussion:
Minor League Ball and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Why the 1916 New York Giants' MLB record 26-game winning streak stands, despite a tie — There's no tying in baseball. — One of the game's many charms consists of not having to deal with that annoying third number in the standings, as you do with soccer and occasionally the NFL.
RELATED:
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Why it's wrong to attendance-shame Indians fans during their record winning streak — From Francisco Lindor's nine-homer power surge to Corey Kluber's mound dominance, the Cleveland Indians have racked up ridiculous numbers as they've rolled to an American League record 21 consecutive wins.
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Let's Go Tribe
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Indians' dominance rewrites story of 2017 season
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers may play Andrew Romine all 9 positions in 1 game. Here's why they should — No question the Detroit Tigers should have Andrew Romine play all 9 positions, and they should let fans know in advance when they do — A stunt? Yes. A mockery of the game? No.
RELATED:
Scott Bordow / Arizona Republic:
Game Day: Diamondbacks jump out to 5-0 lead … CONNECT — Follow our updates from Chase Field as the Diamondbacks close out a 4-game series with the Rockies. — High Five — The Diamondbacks scored five runs to take a 5-0 lead and in the process knocked Colorado starter Chad Bettis out of the game after just 1/3 of an inning.
RELATED:
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Paul Goldschmidt and J.D. Martinez: Powerful bromance blooms in desert for Diamondbacks — PHOENIX - J.D. Martinez didn't need Paul Goldschmidt to complete his stunning reclamation, and Goldschmidt didn't need Martinez to become one of the game's greatest players.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt reaches 1,000 hits in win over Rockies
Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt reaches 1,000 hits in win over Rockies
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
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.
RELATED:
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.
Discussion:
Sporting News, Federal Baseball and Nationals Pastime
RELATED:
Evan Drellich / CSNNE.com:
Planner behind Fenway ‘Racism is American’ banner explains anti-racist statement — UPDATE, 1 a.m., Sept. 14: The protest group member who spoke to CSNNE said Antifa Boston's claim of responsibility for hanging the banner at Fenway Park is “ridiculous.” — “The five of us are in no way associated …
Discussion:
Washington Post, New York Times, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Mashable
RELATED:
Josh Land / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles on deck: What to watch Thursday at Yankees, plus series matchups — The Orioles break a six-game losing streak and defeat the Blue Jays, 2-1. (Denise Sanders, Baltimore Sun video) — The Orioles lose to the Bue Jays, 3-2. (Denise Sanders, Baltimore Sun video) — Orioles (72-74) vs. Yankees (79-66)
Discussion:
Camden Chat
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
As Cardinals come to town, have Cubs and Joe Maddon earned back your trust? — Manager Joe Maddon discusses the Cubs' win against the Mets on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — If momentum in baseball is tomorrow's starting pitcher, trust is the closer …
Discussion:
DRaysBay and Chicago Tribune
Bill Shaikin / The Charlotte Observer:
Darvish has strong outing against Giants, and Dodgers breathe sigh of relief — SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Friedman walked around the field before Wednesday's game, clutching a water bottle, smiling easily. — Tuesday had been good to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
RELATED:
Jeremy Egner / New York Times:
‘Game of Thrones’ Will Shoot Multiple Endings to Prevent Spoilers — Plagued by leaks during its recently concluded seventh season, “Game of Thrones” is resorting to an old TV trick to preserve secrecy about next season's series finale. — The producers will shoot several different endings …
Discussion:
Morning Call, The Week, HelloGiggles and Mashable, more at WeSmirch »
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
We've never seen a player like Whit Merrifield. Why his rise was years in the making — The piece of paper was taped to the inside of his locker earlier this summer, a clubhouse prank that served as a statement of sorts. Whit Merrifield showed up to work one day, and there it was.
Discussion:
FanGraphs Baseball
Tom Verducci / SI.com:
Why Star Red Sox Rookies Rafael Devers and Andrew Benintendi Value Contact Over Power — Fenway Fans Unfurl Banner Saying ‘Racism Is As American As Baseball’ — The Cherubic Kid, known as Large Child or Baby Face as he zoomed through the Red Sox' minor league system …
Discussion:
Athletics Nation