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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
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Associated Press
Wallace Matthews / New York Times:
Citi Field Added More Netting. Now Yankee Stadium Might Expand the Trend.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, USA Today and Deadspin
Alex Butler / UPI:
New York Yankees: Toddler hit by foul ball, taken to hospital
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Fox News, CBSSports.com and New York Post
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 …
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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 …
Discussion:
Bucs Dugout
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
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
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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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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
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.
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.
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 …
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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
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
Discussion:
Bless You Boys
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
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.
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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 …
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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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
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Gaslamp Ball and MLB Daily Dish
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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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 …
