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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
Girl struck by foul ball at Yankee Stadium, removed from game
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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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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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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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.
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos
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 …
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
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.