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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
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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 …
David Driver / UPI:
Ryan Zimmerman's 2 HRs propel Washington Nationals past Los Angeles Dodgers
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:   Stephen Strasburg beats L.A. Dodgers, continues dominant run as October nears
Associated Press:
Strasburg ends scoreless streak, but Nats beat Dodgers 7-1
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
David PurdumESPN / ESPN:   After 22-game winning streak, Indians now World Series favorite
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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Doug Mittler / ESPN:   Rumor Central: Could Bob Geren be the next Mets manager?
Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:   Gsellman produces best outing to lead Mets to 5-1 win over the Braves
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Robert Gsellman pitches well Sunday, but his season-long inconsistency just leads to more questions for the Mets
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:
Talkin' Tigers podcast: Boyd's development, plus another look at future  —  Are you subscribed to our “Talkin' Tigers” podcast?  If not, you should be: Subscribe via iTunes or Google Play now.  —  In the Sept. 18, 2017, episode of the “Talkin' Tigers” podcast, Free Press sports writer Anthony Fenech starts …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   Ausmus won't second-guess subbing Castellanos in RF in Boyd's no-hit try
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Blame Game: Pointing fingers for Rangers failures in 2017  —  ANAHEIM  —  The body is still warm but it's never too early to start the autopsy.  —  What went wrong for the Texas Rangers this season?  They're three games under .500 with 13 remaining and their post-season hopes are flat-lining.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Rangers reaction: Give it to the Astros, they earned it
Associated Press:   Gallo blast helps Rangers to win over Angels
Sarah Trotto / UPI:
Chicago Cubs pull off sweep of St. Louis Cardinals  —  CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs stayed on a roll and improved their playoff picture.  But not before a last-minute scare.  —  With the tying run on first base, the St. Louis Cardinals' Dexter Fowler hit a long drive to center field.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Paul Sullivan / The Charlotte Observer:   Unsung Brian Duensing leads way as Cubs bullpen shines in sweep of Cardinals
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 …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
The Jason Heyward dilemma: Big contract, big defense, struggling offense  —  Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward reacts after the 4-3 win over the Cardinals, which completed a three-game sweep, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.  (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Series preview: Cubs at Rays  —  Chicago Tribune  —  All games on WSCR-AM 670.  —  Season series: Tied 1-1.  —  LH Mike Montgomery (6-8, 3.57) vs. RH Chris Archer (9-10, 4.06)  —  LH Jon Lester (11-7, 4.30) vs. LH Blake Snell (3-6, 4.25)  —  Storylines: The Rays' playoff hopes are fading …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Noah Syndergaard one step closer to Mets return after throwing simulated game  —  MIAMI — Noah Syndergaard threw a simulated game at Marlins Park on Monday.  The righthander and the Mets hope it is the last step before he can come off the disabled list and pitch in a game this weekend at Citi Field.
Travis Sawchik / FanGraphs Baseball:
Technology Threatens Scouts, Could Also Set Them Free  —  After the Houston Astros elected to part ways with eight scouts last month, I wrote a piece on whether scouts and Statcast could coexist following the move by Jeffrey Luhnow.  (Luhnow said the vacancies would ultimately be filled.)
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Will the Phillies shop Cesar Hernandez?  —  Second baseman Cesar Hernandez will likely be a key figure in the Philadelphia Phillies' offseason, either as a building block for 2018 or as a valuable trade chip, suggests Ryan Lawrence of PhillyVoice.com.
Arizona Republic:
Monday's game  —  Diamondbacks at Padres  —  Where: Petco Park, San Diego.  —  Pitchers: Diamondbacks LHP Patrick Corbin (14-12, 4.06) vs. Padres RHP Luis Perdomo (7-10, 4.61).  —  TV/Radio: FSAZ/KTAR-AM (620), KHOV-FM (105.1).  —  Corbin gave up just one run in 6 2/3 innings …
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Michael Kelly / Associated Press:
Holland drops ball on Padres' squeeze, Rockies lose 4-3
Discussion: Purple Row and Gaslamp Ball
 
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Francisco Cervelli Will Not Return This Year
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs push back Jon Lester's next start to Wednesday vs. Rays
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees already positioning rotation for wild-card showdown
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