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MLB reviewing pitch by Tigers' Buck Farmer that hit umpire — Major League Baseball is reviewing how an umpire got hit this week by a pitch that a catcher missed in a game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
No discipline for Detroit Tigers in umpire hit-by-pitch, MLB concludes — The incident popped back into the news cycle this morning, when the Associated Press reported Major League Baseball was investigating home plate umpire Quinn Wolcott being hit by a pitch in Wednesday's game …
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MLB rules Tigers pitch that hit plate umpire was unintentional — NEW YORK — Major League Baseball has ruled that the Detroit Tigers did not intend to throw a pitch that struck a plate umpire in the shoulder and knocked him to the ground. — MLB said Friday that Chief Baseball Officer Joe Torre reviewed …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers acquire Angels prospect to complete Justin Upton deal — The Detroit Tigers have made another lottery pick. — This pick, a young right-hander named Elvin Rodriguez, comes from the Los Angeles Angels to complete the Aug. 31 trade of leftfielder Justin Upton.
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Associated Press:
Astros trim magic number to 3 with 5-2 win over Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — After righting a road trip that nearly went terribly wrong, the Astros are cruising back home with plenty of chances to clinch a playoff berth while bringing a long-overdue division title to Houston.
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Astros OF Jake Marisnick out 6-8 weeks after breaking thumb
Astros OF Jake Marisnick out 6-8 weeks after breaking thumb
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Pedro Moura / The Charlotte Observer:
Angels fall to the Astros, 5-2
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs' Theo Epstein says bullpen improvement key down the stretch — CHICAGO - Exactly one year ago Saturday, Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein, along with other members of the front office, watched the team play the Milwaukee Brewers from the left field bleachers at Wrigley Field.
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Jen-Ho Tseng, Taylor Davis feel nerves in first Cubs starts
Jen-Ho Tseng, Taylor Davis feel nerves in first Cubs starts
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Reliever Hector Rondon sidelined with elbow inflammation
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs pull away, top Mets 14-6 to complete sweep
Cubs pull away, top Mets 14-6 to complete sweep
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Nerves get best of Cubs starter Jen-Ho Tseng in major-league debut
Nerves get best of Cubs starter Jen-Ho Tseng in major-league debut
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright, Arrieta set to pitch Saturday — just not in a game — CHICAGO • The mirror images these two rivals been this season extends beyond how they've underachieved or where they find themselves in the standings this weekend. — It exists in the training room, too.
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Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Indians fever increasing - Friday game sold out, TV ratings soar as win streak hits 22 — As the Cleveland Indians look to improve their American League-record win streak to 23 — games on Friday night against the Kansas City Royals, they'll have a sellout crowd to root them on.
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All Of This Winning, I've Been Losing My Mind
All Of This Winning, I've Been Losing My Mind
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Aaron Judge: New York Yankees star hits two homers in win vs. Baltimore Orioles … It appears that Aaron Judge has returned to his extraterrestrial status, after smacking two home runs Thursday for the New York Yankees. — Judge, 25, went 15 games without a home run at the end of August.
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez hit back-to-back milestone home runs in Yankees' win
Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez hit back-to-back milestone home runs in Yankees' win
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Announces Fines For Red Sox & Yankees — Major League Baseball has announced punishment arising out of its investigation of mutual accusations of improper gamesmanship between the Red Sox and Yankees. Both clubs will receive undisclosed fines, with the latter said to be tagged with a lesser amount.
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Red Sox Hanley Ramirez misses Friday's game with biceps soreness — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hanley Ramirez missed his second game in a row Friday night, and it might be a while before he returns to the Boston Red Sox lineup. — Ramirez underwent an MRI exam before Friday night's game …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Amed Rosario, Travis d'Arnaud out of Mets lineup vs. Braves — ATLANTA — Amed Rosario and Travis d'Arnaud were not in the lineup on Friday after both left the game the night before with injuries. — The Mets are calling it a tight right hip flexor for Rosario, who said it happened …
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This is going to be the wildest October in history — To exactly one of the Angels, Mariners, Orioles, Rangers, Rays, Royals and Twins: Congratulations! It's really happening! — For weeks, we've watched the seven of you fight for the American League's second wild-card spot.
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
John Lackey, Willson Contreras ejected after berating plate umpire — CHICAGO — Cubs starter John Lackey and catcher Willson Contreras were both kicked out of Friday's game against the Cardinals after arguing with plate umpire Jordan Baker following an apparent missed strike three call on St. Louis pitcher Carlos Martinez.
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Corey Seidman / CSN Philly:
Phillies-Athletics thoughts: No longer the worst team in baseball — Another night, another homer and two more walks from Rhys Hoskins. This has to stop at some point, right? — Hoskins is 34 games into his major-league career and is hitting .314/.442/.805 with 18 homers and 39 RBIs.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Recovered from fractured jaw, Willy Garcia rejoins White Sox — White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada and right fielder Avisail Garcia discuss the team's 17-7 victory over the Tigers on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — The White Sox reinstated outfielder Willy Garcia …