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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.
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USA Today:
Girl struck by foul ball at Yankee Stadium, removed from game — A girl was struck by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium and carried out from the stands Wednesday afternoon, an incident that will likely spur more calls for the New York Yankees to extend protective netting behind home plate.
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Associated Press
Wallace Matthews / New York Times:
Citi Field Added More Netting. Now Yankee Stadium Might Expand the Trend.
Citi Field Added More Netting. Now Yankee Stadium Might Expand the Trend.
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports, USA Today and Deadspin
Alex Butler / UPI:
New York Yankees: Toddler hit by foul ball, taken to hospital
New York Yankees: Toddler hit by foul ball, taken to hospital
Discussion:
CBSSports.com, Fox News and New York Post
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 …
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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.
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers lose 3-2 to A's, fall to 4-16 in September — The Tigers scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, but lost, 3-2, on Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park. — Marcus Semien hit a RBI double in the third inning and a two-run home run in the seventh inning for the Athletics.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Could regular neck injections be part of Jordan Zimmermann's future?
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Brad Ausmus mum on job status, thinks fate already decided
Tigers' Brad Ausmus mum on job status, thinks fate already decided
Discussion:
Bless You Boys
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Will Tigers 2B Ian Kinsler waive his no-trade clause?
Rumor Central: Will Tigers 2B Ian Kinsler waive his no-trade clause?
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors 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.
Discussion:
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 …
Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Pirates 6, Brewers 4: Getting the air knocked out of them — PITTSBURGH - With time running short in the season, the Milwaukee Brewers simply can't afford the type of missed opportunity that befell them Wednesday night at PNC Park. — Poised to gain a full game on the Chicago Cubs …
Discussion:
Bucs Dugout
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers can't count on help in chasing down Cubs for NL Central crown
Brewers can't count on help in chasing down Cubs for NL Central crown
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Milwaukee, AZ Snake Pit and Brew Crew Ball
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs hoping Jake Arrieta makes three more starts before playoffs
Cubs hoping Jake Arrieta makes three more starts before playoffs
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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.
Discussion:
The Good Phight and True Blue LA
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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.
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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Extend Clayton Richard
Padres Extend Clayton Richard
Discussion:
Gaslamp Ball and MLB Daily Dish
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.
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UPI:
Toronto Blue Jays sign pitcher Marco Estrada to one-year, $13M extension — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Marco Estrada signed a one-year, $13 million contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. — Estrada, who is signed through 2018, would have been eligible for free agency after this season.
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Yankees bats bail out Luis Severino to complete sweep of Twins in 11-3 victory — The Yankees once again showed the Twins what could be in store for them in a potential AL wild-card game, completing a three-game series sweep on Wednesday with an 11-3 pounding at the Stadium.
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi wants to catch Red Sox, but having Luis Severino for wild-card game should be priority
Joe Girardi wants to catch Red Sox, but having Luis Severino for wild-card game should be priority
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Over the Monster and Camden Chat
Evan Drellich / CSNNE.com:
In appreciation of a peculiar, throwback Red Sox offense
In appreciation of a peculiar, throwback Red Sox offense
Discussion:
Over the Monster
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 …
Fox Sports:
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 …
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.
ESPN:
Michael Brantley's postseason hopes take hit as ankle injury lingers — The Cleveland Indians said Wednesday that injury-plagued outfielder Michael Brantley will be shut down for seven to 10 days as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. — Brantley, out since Aug. 8 …
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports and MLB Daily Dish