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USA Today:
MLB playoff picture: Red Sox clinch berth; Brewers face Cubs in must-win series — The final day of the Major League Baseball season unfolds Oct. 1, with all 30 teams in action. — Until then, there are 168 regular season games to be played. — With all but two division titles yet …
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Jeff Passan / Yahoo Sports:
The shame of MLB's morally repugnant anti-netting excuses
The shame of MLB's morally repugnant anti-netting excuses
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Bless You Boys, ESPN, UPI and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Young fan struck by foul line drive at Yankee Stadium, could lead to increased calls for protective netting
Young fan struck by foul line drive at Yankee Stadium, could lead to increased calls for protective netting
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New York Times and USA Today
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.
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Sporting News, USA Today and Deadspin
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.
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NESN.com
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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
Associated Press:
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
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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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Pedro Moura / The Charlotte Observer:
Angels again fall short against red-hot Indians — ANAHEIM, CALIF. — The Los Angeles Angels have proved they can hang with the American League's best teams. What's still unclear is whether they have enough assembled talent to beat them. — They played another tight …
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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Fox Sports:
Rockies continue wild trip with series vs. Padres (Sep 21, 2017) — SAN DIEGO — The Colorado Rockies roll into San Diego for a four-game series with the Padres starting Thursday, their second soft spot in a six-game trip. — The first turnout in Colorado's West Coast excursion was a disaster, though.
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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Fox Sports:
Nats' Roark looks to continue strong finish vs. Braves (Sep 21, 2017) — ATLANTA — The final starts of the season carry significance for Tanner Roark of the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves' R.A. Dickey, pitchers on different trajectories who face each other Thursday night.
Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:
Rafael Montero allows five runs as Mets are swept by Marlins — MIAMI — Rafael Montero struggled for the second straight start Wednesday when he allowed five runs in four innings in the 9-2 loss to the Marlins at Marlins Park. — Montero (5-11) allowed all five runs with two outs.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: 11 games left and, unbelievably, 2 1/2 games out — SEATTLE — The commish was at Safeco Field on Wednesday, and it's always a treat to listen to someone who can speak eloquently about the game and with so much information backing up what he says.
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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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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 …
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Baseball Prospectus, Bucs Dugout and Brew Crew Ball
ESPN:
56 and counting! Giancarlo Stanton's breakthrough season through the eyes of those witnessing it — Giancarlo Stanton has hit 56 home runs off 48 pitchers in 13 major league parks this season. Those homers have traveled a combined distance of 4.42 miles at an average exit velocity of 108.9 mph …
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 and The Crawfish Boxes