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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers drop in wild-card standings after loss to A's — Kendall Graveman allowed one run in seven innings, and Matt Olson connected for a two-run homer in the second inning against Nick Martinez as the Oakland A's beat the Texas Rangers 4-1 and pushed them a game further back in the wild-card race.
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WFAA-TV and Dallas Morning News
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Associated Press:
Rangers fall 3 1/2 back for wild card with 4-1 loss to A's — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Texas Rangers are running out of time to avoid missing the playoffs for the fourth time in five years. — Rookie Matt Olson hit his sixth home run in seven games, a second-inning drive off Nick Martinez …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Odor's season of struggles magnified Friday
Rangers Reaction: Odor's season of struggles magnified Friday
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Dallas Morning News
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rotation keyed Rangers' sweep over Mariners. Now what?
Rotation keyed Rangers' sweep over Mariners. Now what?
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Criteria for next Detroit Tigers manager: Experience is paramount — With Brad Ausmus' fate sealed, the focus now shifts to the Detroit Tigers' future. — And general manager Al Avila's first managerial search will be “extensive,” he said on Friday afternoon after announcing Ausmus' contract would not be renewed for next season.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Mikie Mahtook aggravates groin injury in Detroit Tigers' latest loss
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Castellanos, Kinsler homer, but Detroit Tigers lose again to Twins
Noah Trister / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Twins stay on track in postseason race, beat Tigers 7-3
Twins stay on track in postseason race, beat Tigers 7-3
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Bless You Boys, Twinkie Town and Detroit Free Press
Fox Sports:
LEADING OFF: Superheroes in NY, Ivy Leaguers in Milwaukee — A look at what's happening all around the majors Saturday: — SUPERHERO DAY — Mets ace Noah Syndergaard is expected to make a one-inning start against Washington in his first major league game in nearly five months, and Matt Harvey will take the mound after that.
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baseballmusings.com
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Associated Press:
Cubs take control in NL Central with 5-4 win over Brewers — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pinch-hitter Tommy La Stella drew a bases-loaded walk off All-Star closer Corey Knebel with one out in the 10th inning, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Friday night to tighten their grip on the NL Central.
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Dodgers beat Giants 4-2 to clinch 5th straight NL West title — The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their fifth straight NL West title, beating the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Friday night as Cody Bellinger set an NL rookie record with his 39th home run. — Los Angeles will open the NL Division Series at home on Oct. 6.
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baseballmusings.com, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and McCovey Chronicles
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Travis d'Arnaud blasts two homers as Mets overcome five-run deficit, beat Nationals, 7-6 — The Nationals figured to be trolling the Mets on Friday night, employing a mostly no-name lineup that might have seen them get fined in spring training. — With injured Bryce Harper …
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Amazin' Avenue
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New York Daily News:
Security detains man after he gains entry into Yankees clubhouse following loss to Blue Jays — TORONTO — A man was detained by stadium security after gaining entry to the New York Yankees clubhouse after Friday's game at Rogers Centre. — While pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was speaking …
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Sporting News and FanRag Sports
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox lead Royals 7-6 after 4 innings — Photos from the White Sox-Royals game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. — Chicago Tribune — The White Sox kicked off their final homestand of the season with the first of a three-game series against the Royals on Friday night at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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South Side Sox and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Fox Sports:
Cardinals look to continue their fun vs. Pirates (Sep 23, 2017) — PITTSBURGH — Tension? What tension? — The St. Louis Cardinals are having a blast as they make a push for a playoff spot. — The Cardinals look to continue enjoying their pursuit of a playoff spot Saturday night …
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Associated Press:
Cardinals rally past Pirates in 9th for 4-3 win — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Randal Grichuk scored after an error by Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer, capping a frantic ninth-rally that lifted the surging St. Louis Cardinals over Pittsburgh 4-3 on Friday night. — The playoff-chasing Cardinals won …
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Viva El Birdos and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Fox Sports:
MVP candidates on display when Diamondbacks, Marlins meet (Sep 23, 2017) — PHOENIX — File this under it takes one to know one. — With two of the top National League MVP candidates in Arizona for a weekend series, Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly weighed in Friday on what he considers …
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Fox Sports:
Red Sox look to continue dominance of Reds (Sep 23, 2017) — CINCINNATI — Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi attended four or five Reds' games every summer at Great American Ball Park while growing up in Madeira, Ohio, located about 12 miles northeast of downtown Cincinnati.
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Over the Monster
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Associated Press:
Justin Verlander throws another gem as Astros top Angels — HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched one-hit ball over seven innings to remain perfect with Houston and Yuli Gurriel hit a three-run homer to propel the Astros to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Yuili Gurriel's blast lifts Houston Astros past Los Angeles Angels
ABC News:
Cruz hits 2-run shot in 9th, Mariners beat Indians 3-1 — Nelson Cruz breathed a little extra life to the Seattle Mariners' dwindling playoff hopes — and slowed baseball's hottest team in the process. — Cruz hit a game-ending two-run home run in the ninth inning off closer Cody Allen …
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Let's Go Tribe and Lookout Landing
miamiherald:
Prospective Marlins owner Jeter orders firings of Mr. Marlin, McKeon, 2 Hall of Famers — Derek Jeter doesn't even own the Marlins yet, but he already has informed the team that he plans to fire two special assistants who are in Baseball's Hall of Fame (Andre Dawson and Tony Perez) …
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FanRag Sports, MLB Trade Rumors and CBS Miami
Fox Sports:
Braves' Snitker focuses on Phillies, not job security (Sep 23, 2017) — ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said he is not going to worry about whether he will be running the club next year. He plans to show up Saturday, put on his uniform and go to work, just like he has always done.