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Freeman, Braves open last home series vs. Phillies (Sep 22, 2017) — ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman stopped taking batting practice several weeks ago to save some of the remaining strength in his left wrist that was broken by a pitch in mid-May, but don't think about giving the Atlanta Braves first baseman any other kind of rest.
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Nationals, Mets renew rivalry at Citi Field (Sep 22, 2017) — NEW YORK — The standings tell the story of the divergent paths taken this season by the Washington Nationals and New York Mets, the two teams that were expected to battle each other all season for the National League East crown.
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Dickey baffles Nationals, then talks possible retirement — ATLANTA (AP) R.A. Dickey isn't sure he'll be back with Atlanta in 2018, or even still pitching in the majors, so he took a minute to savor what he said could be the final home start of his career. — The 42-year-old's knuckleball cooperated for a memorable night.
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Teary-eyed Dickey: ‘Absolute privilege’ to play for Braves — R.A. Dickey took the mound Thursday realizing it may be the final home start of his career. Afterwards, the 42-year-old spared no emotion in what may have been his curtain call. — If that was his career's conclusion, Dickey went out on a high note.
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Los Angeles Dodgers edge Philadelphia Phillies to close in on NL West crown
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Baltimore Orioles right off Tampa Bay Rays behind rookie pitcher — BALTIMORE — Rookie Gabriel Ynoa allowed one run over a season-high eight innings, Manny Machado hit his 33rd homer, and the Baltimore Orioles took the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-1 victory Thursday night.
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Chris Tillman is not that uncertain about his uncertain future
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Orioles on deck: What to watch Thursday vs. Rays
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Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians belt Los Angeles Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. — It does not seem to matter who they are playing, where they are playing or even who is in the lineup. The Cleveland Indians just keep winning. — Indians manager Terry Francona gave regular starters Jose Ramirez …
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Has DeShields raced his way into Rangers' 2018 lineup? — SEATTLE — Carlos Gomez, bad ankle and all, finally talked himself back into the Texas Rangers' lineup Thursday, though it helped that a left-hander was pitching for the Seattle Mariners. — Gomez, who hadn't started since Sept. 9 …
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Cubs rally in 9th, beat Brewers 5-3 in 10th to extend lead (Sep 21, 2017) — MILWAUKEE (AP) The pressure was on and Javier Baez delivered for the Chicago Cubs. — Baez grounded a tying single with two outs in the ninth inning, Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer in the 10th and the Cubs widened …
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9 key moments in Cubs' thrilling win over Brewers — Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta reacts after the 5-3, 10-inning win over the Brewers on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in Milwaukee. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Thursday night's Cubs-Brewers game was a September classic. Here are 9 key moments.
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Cincinnati Reds to extend netting to end of dugouts — The Cincinnati Reds announced Thursday that the protective netting at Great American Ball Park will be extended to the end of both dugouts after the season. — The Reds' announcement mentioned that the additional netting …
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Helene Elliott / Los Angeles Times:
Column It's time now for major league teams to expand netting to protect fans as much as possible — The television is almost always on in baseball clubhouses, though players rarely do more than glance at the screen while they go about their pregame routines.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Why Detroit Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann saw progress in loss to Twins — This is the reason why Jordan Zimmermann came back. — It's why he didn't just shut it down when it looked like he shouldn't return to the mound this season, in the name of being healthy for 2018.
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Carson Fulmer removed in first inning of start vs. Astros with finger blister — Chicago Tribune — White Sox right-hander Carson Fulmer was removed from Thursday's game against the Astros after just 1/3 inning due to a blister on his right index finger. — Fulmer got George Springer to ground out for the first out of the game.
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Padres' Lyles looks to extend Rockies' skid (Sep 22, 2017) — SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres will turn to Jordan Lyles to stifle the Colorado Rockies on Friday. And that reminded San Diego manager Andy Green of a recent conversation he had with catcher Austin Hedges.
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Yankees still have regular-season goals while visiting Toronto (Sep 22, 2017) — TORONTO — The New York Yankees have virtually assured themselves a spot in the American League wild-card game, probably as hosts. — They could avoid that one-game playoff, however, by winning the American League East …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets rookie follows father's advice, and it's paying off … The advice that would come to serve Brandon Nimmo the best in his baseball career was delivered by his father, Ron, over the years, during their frequent visits to the batting cage. — “My dad was always big on swinging at strikes …
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Terry Collins, Mets considering their options for next season
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves ‘not optimistic’ Foltynewicz makes next start — The Braves don't expect Mike Foltynewicz to make his next start Monday in New York. Foltynewicz left his Sept. 14 outing in Washington with a lacerated finger and missed his scheduled start Wednesday.
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Is Craig Kimbrel the best reliever of this decade? — A few months ago, with Craig Kimbrel in the midst of a 15-inning scoreless streak, fellow Boston Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes took stock of the closer's excellence. — “Craig has been this good for, what, six years?” Barnes asked.
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
BAR Mailbag: Does Eugenio Suarez hit cleanup in 2018? — The Blog Above Replacement a daily look at the Cincinnati Reds, their minor leagues and whatever else is on the mind of Enquirer Reds beat writers, C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan. You can follow them on Twitter (@ctrent and @ZachENQ) …
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