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Associated Press:
Lindor, Indians hold off Angels 6-5 for 26th win in 27 games — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Francisco Lindor snapped a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the remarkable Cleveland Indians held off the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 on Wednesday night for their 26th victory in 27 games.
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers relievers falter in 7-5 loss to Phillies — The Phillies' Aaron Altherr scores past Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes on a double by Tommy Joseph on Sept. 20. (Matt Slocum / Associated Press) — Dave Roberts opened the door to his office and descended a flight of steps toward the visitors' batting cage at Citizens Bank Park.
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True Blue LA and The Good Phight
Fox Sports:
Aaron Altherr leads Phillies past slumping Dodgers 7-5 (Sep 20, 2017) — PHILADELPHIA (AP) Aaron Altherr hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth after launching a tying, two-run homer an inning earlier and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers 7-5 Wednesday night.
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ESPN:
Raul Mondesi sentenced on corruption charges in Dominican Republic — A court in the Dominican Republic has sentenced former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Raul Mondesi to eight years in jail on corruption and mishandling of public funds while serving as mayor of his hometown of San Cristobal.
USA Today:
Cleveland Indians' surge bodes well for playoffs — Trevor Bauer might be the most analytic player in the major leagues. — The Cleveland Indians right-hander was an engineering major at UCLA and has a great understanding of the physics that goes into pitching.
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Let's Go Tribe
ESPN:
Young fan taken from Yankees game to hospital after being hit by foul ball — NEW YORK — A young fan sitting in the lower-level seats at Yankee Stadium was bloodied by a 105 mph line drive that struck her in the face during Wednesday's Minnesota Twins-New York Yankees game.
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Young fan struck by foul line drive at Yankee Stadium, could lead to increased calls for protective netting … The debate about whether the Yankees should extend the protective netting down the base lines likely will rage again after a young fan was injured during Wednesday's game against Minnesota at the Stadium.
Alex Butler / UPI:
New York Yankees: Toddler hit by foul ball, taken to hospital
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Fox News, CBSSports.com and SI.com
Wallace Matthews / New York Times:
Citi Field Added More Netting. Now Yankee Stadium Might Expand the Trend.
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Sporting News, USA Today and Deadspin
Fox Sports:
Cardinals send out Martinez to face Reds (Sep 21, 2017) — CINCINNATI — St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Carlos Martinez will celebrate his 26th birthday on Thursday. — Manager Mike Matheny believes there is still plenty of untapped potential in Martinez's arm.
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Cards power Weaver with 3 homers in 9-2 win over Reds — CINCINNATI — Mike Matheny enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals' best all-around game in a while so much, he wouldn't mind seeing a replay. — “I'll go rewatch it,” Matheny said after the 9-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Viva El Birdos
Jeff Wallner / UPI:
Luke Weaver extends streak; St. Louis Cardinals use long ball to beat Cincinnati Reds — CINCINNATI — Despite the increasing pressures of a pennant race, St. Louis Cardinals rookie right-hander Luke Weaver is gaining confidence with each start. — Weaver hasn't lost a game in nearly two months …
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Despite losing velocity in his first start back, Rookie Davis says he's not concerned — The Reds activated CF Billy Hamilton from the disabled list on Wednesday. He was available off the bench for the game against the Cardinals. Wochit — CONNECT — Rookie Davis arguably …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
MLB commissioner expects teams to play nice in pursuing Ohtani — SEATTLE — The off-season is only 12 days away for two-thirds of the teams in Major League Baseball, which means the also-rans will get a head start on their winter planning if they choose to take it.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
As homers spike, MLB pitchers have their fingers on a reason — SEATTLE — More home runs have been hit this season than in any other in MLB history, and everyone is wondering what has gotten into the hitters who have made going deep a habit. — Alex Gordon, arguably the worst hitter …
Associated Press:
MLB: Marco Estrada signs to stay with Blue Jays — Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marco Estrada throws against the Minnesota Twins on Sept. 16. (Associated Press File Photo) — Right-hander Marco Estrada called his decision to return to the Toronto Blue Jays “a step in the right direction.”
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Still in thick of wild-card race, Rockies lose third in row (Sep 20, 2017) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Jonathan Lucroy is confident the Colorado Rockies will find their swagger again, and fast. Their playoff hopes depend on it. — If the rookies dressing up in Denver Broncos jerseys for a flight …
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Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Pirates 6, Brewers 4: Getting the air knocked out of them
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Bucs Dugout
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers can't count on help in chasing down Cubs for NL Central crown
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Brew Crew Ball, Milwaukee and AZ Snake Pit
Associated Press:
Padres sign lefty Clayton Richard to two-year contract extension — SAN DIEGO — The rebuilding San Diego Padres have extended the contract of left-hander Clayton Richard through the 2019 season. — Richard, 34, is the oldest player on the team, which doesn't envision being competitive until 2019 or 2020.
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AZ Snake Pit
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Extend Clayton Richard
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Gaslamp Ball and MLB Daily Dish
George Henry / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Nationals rally for 6 runs in 8th to beat Braves … ATLANTA (AP) — Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino issued three bases-loaded walks in the six-run eighth, Gio Gonzalez pitched seven strong innings and the — Washington Nationals beat Atlanta 7-3 on Wednesday night.
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Talking Chop
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Ender Inciarte's bid for 200-hit season imperiled by thumb — Lingering soreness in his left thumb is beginning to look like it could affect Ender Inciarte's once seemingly inevitable bid for a 200-hit season. — The Braves' All-Star center fielder and leadoff man left Tuesday's game …
Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago Sun Times:
Abreu reaching select company with historic production — Sign-Up for our Sports Newsletter … HOUSTON — Jose Abreu is closing in on 100 RBI, never a small feat and yet an annual occurrence for the White Sox first baseman. The significance of it doesn't seem to be lost on him.
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South Side Sox
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox catchers Kevan Smith, Omar Narvaez growing with young pitchers
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and South Side Sox
Arizona Republic:
D-Backs briefly considered juggling rotation — Before the Diamondbacks faced the Rockies last week at Chase Field, they briefly considered the idea of steering right-hander Zack Greinke away from the series, a way of shielding him from the team he might face in the wild-card game next month.
Greg Auman / UPI:
Tampa Bay Rays halt Chicago Cubs' seven-game win streak — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — For almost half the season, Tampa Bay Rays starter Blake Snell couldn't find a way to earn a victory. Now he can't lose. — Snell threw seven innings of two-hit shutout baseball, and Tampa Bay ended …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets bullpen on wrong side of history as they aim not to repeat it heading into 2018 — MIAMI — It was kind of an appropriate place for it to happen Wednesday. After all, Marlins Park back in April is where some people believe the Mets' bullpen struggles began.
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Flowers could be back in lineup Thursday — Tyler Flowers has progressed significantly in the past couple of days, and the Braves hope to have the veteran catcher back in the lineup Thursday. — He's missed six games with a bruised left hand after he was hit by a pitch …
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Here is why Royals reliever Peter Moylan would like to return to Royals in 2018 — TORONTO — Peter Moylan is a 38-year-old reliever who forged a baseball career after working manual labor and sales jobs in his native Australia. He is a pitcher who has endured two Tommy John surgeries …
