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Associated Press:
Judge hits No. 44, Chapman saves Yankees' 2-1 win over Twins  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 44th home run, Aroldis Chapman pitched out of big trouble in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees edged the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Monday night to increase their AL wild-card lead.
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New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi mum on who would start for Yankees in a potential wild-card game  —  On cue, Yankee manager Joe Girardi brought out his poker face when asked what his thinking is as the team prepares for possible postseason scenarios, including which Yankees starter would take the mound if the Bombers play in a wild-card game.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees need to consider demoting struggling Dellin Betances from eighth-inning, setup role  —  With the Yankees on the verge of a playoff berth and the games starting to matter even more down the stretch, Joe Girardi must consider demoting Dellin Betances from the eighth-inning, setup role.
George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees already positioning rotation for wild-card showdown
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers need more innings from starting pitchers now, next year  —  A problem has presented itself that could carry over to next season: The Detroit Tigers aren't getting enough innings out of their starting pitchers.  —  It has been obvious recently that their starters have been unable …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Jeff Ferrell responsive, alert after taking line drive off head  —  It's the scariest sight in baseball.  —  A pitcher taking a line drive off the head at around 100 m.p.h.  —  “There's no question,” Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said.  “A line drive to the head is about as scary as it gets in the game.”
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   Talkin' Tigers podcast: Boyd's development, plus another look at future
ESPN:
Dodgers to monitor Corey Seager's sore right elbow down stretch  —  PHILADELPHIA — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he expects to play Corey Seager every day down the stretch, even while acknowledging that the team's star shortstop is not at full strength physically and is operating in …
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ESPN:
Dodgers open with back-to-back HRs vs. Phillies  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers opened Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with back-to-back home runs.  —  Chris Taylor hit an inside-the-park home run to lead off, and Justin Turner homered to left off Philadelphia starter Nick Pivetta.
Discussion: True Blue LA
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Amed Rosario a late scratch from Mets' lineup vs. Marlins  —  MIAMI — Amed Rosario was a late scratch from the Mets' lineup Monday night.  The shortstop was dealing with an upset stomach, according to the team.  —  Rosario missed a game on Friday with a tight right hip flexor.
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ESPN:
Giancarlo Stanton ends six-game HR drought
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:   Gsellman produces best outing to lead Mets to 5-1 win over the Braves
USA Today:
MLB power rankings: Indians hold top spot; Diamondbacks remain strong  —  The 22-game winning streak may be over.  —  But the Cleveland Indians captured their second straight AL Central title and claimed No. 1 spot in USA TODAY Sports' baseball power rankings for the second consecutive week.
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:   MLB series to watch: Twins-Yankees, Brewers-Cubs clashes loom large as races stay hot
Tom Withers / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Indians overcome injuries to win Central, eye Series title
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
ESPN:
From wild-card chases to MVP races: Your guide to season's final two weeks
David PurdumESPN / ESPN:   After 22-game winning streak, Indians now World Series favorite
Fox Sports:
Orioles minor leaguer Gonzalez dies after car accident  —  BALTIMORE (AP) Miguel Gonzalez, a minor league pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization, has died of injuries he sustained in a car accident in the Dominican Republic last weekend.  —  The 21-year-old Gonzalez was signed …
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Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles' Minor-Leaguer Miguel Elias Gonzalez Dies In Car Accident
Discussion: isportsweb
Arizona Republic:
Lamb hitting sixth vs. Padres  —  After another hitless day in the No. 3 spot in the lineup, Jake Lamb was dropped to sixth on Monday, a move manager Torey Lovullo said was done to relieve pressure on his struggling third baseman.  —  “I know that he's walking through a little bit of a tough time …
ESPN:
Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia exits game after foul ball hits plate, then face  —  Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia left Monday night's game in Baltimore in the fourth inning after hitting a foul ball that bounced off the plate and then hit him in the face.  —  Pedroia was replaced by Brock Holt …
Chris Adamski / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Skidding Pirates go quietly in shutout loss to Brewers  —  The Pirates' brutal offensive struggles are beginning to affect their decision-making.  And it's only making things worse.  —  The September swoon continued Monday night when the Pirates were shut out for the 10th time this season to open the final homestand of the season.
ESPN:
Projecting the future kings of strikeouts, WHIP and saves in fantasy baseball  —  After looking at some of the best young hitters in the game, it is time to look at the top prospects on the pitching side.  —  Below you will find players still in the minors who rank highly in the following categories …
 
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs push back Jon Lester's next start to Wednesday vs. Rays
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
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Mark Gonzales / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
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ESPN:
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2017 MLB season might not feature a 20-win pitcher for first time in nearly 10 years
Sarah Trotto / UPI:
Chicago Cubs pull off sweep of St. Louis Cardinals
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