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5:40 PM ET, September 23, 2017

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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 …
Discussion: Sporting News and Pinstripe Alley
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino hit during batting practice in another scary moment for Yankees  —  TORONTO - The Yankees dodged a pair of bullets over the last two days.  —  On Friday, a man whom Todd Frazier described as being in his early 20s got past ballpark security and into the Bombers clubhouse …
Discussion: FanRag Sports and Elite Sports NY
Fox Sports:
Yankees pitcher Severino hit by liner in batting practice  —  TORONTO (AP) New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino has been hit in the back of the left shoulder by a line drive while the Toronto Blue Jays were taking batting practice.  —  The right-hander didn't appear to suffer a serious injury in the accident Saturday.
Alex Butler / UPI:
Todd Frazier: New York Yankees 3B falls for hidden ball trick vs. Toronto Blue Jays … New York Yankees third baseman Todd Frazier fell for the hidden ball trick Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays.  —  Frazier stepped up to bat in the top of the third inning with the game tied 1-1 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Discussion: MLB.com and New York Post
Scott Fiedler / I'm Not A Headline Guy…:
Thank You, We'll Just Take The Wild Card...
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Fox Sports:
Rangers try to find an answer for A's in Oakland (Sep 23, 2017)  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Overconfidence was not a concern for Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister when his playoff contending team faced the last-place Oakland Athletics on Friday night for the first of seven times in their final 10 games.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers drop in wild-card standings after loss to A's
Discussion: Dallas Morning News and WFAA-TV
Associated Press:   Rangers fall 3 1/2 back for wild card with 4-1 loss to A's
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Odor's season of struggles magnified Friday
Discussion: Dallas Morning News
Fox Sports:   Rangers fall 3 1/2 back for wild card with 4-1 loss to A's (Sep 22, 2017)
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Watch the White Sox turn 9-2-4-6 double play to beat Royals  —  White Sox catcher Omar Narvaez discusses the game-ending double play against the Royals on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.  (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Royals ran, but they couldn't hide from White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia on Friday.
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Fox Sports:
Duffy looks to keep Royals in playoff hunt versus White Sox (Sep 23, 2017)  —  CHICAGO — As the Kansas City Royals keep their attention on the present, the Chicago White Sox have already started to turn their attention to next season.  —  The Royals' postseason hopes were already slim heading …
Fox Sports:   Fan at White Sox-Royals game struck in mouth by foul ball
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Notes: Final swing through Reds rotation up in the air  —  At least one more change could be coming to the Cincinnati Reds rotation before the season ends, even with only six games remaining after this weekend's series against the Boston Red Sox.  —  Before Saturday's game …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Three up, three down: Joey Votto and Alcides Escobar are the MLB's iron men  —  The Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto hits a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl on Sept. 15.  (John Minchillo / Associated Press)  —  A look at what's trending in MLB:  —  THREE UP
Fox Sports:
Red Sox look to continue dominance of Reds (Sep 23, 2017)
Discussion: Over the Monster
Chicago Tribune:
Cubs at Brewers  —  Photos from the Cubs-Brewers game at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.
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Associated Press:
Cubs take control in NL Central with 5-4 win over Brewers
Fox Sports:   Brewers look to shake off tough losses vs. Cubs (Sep 23, 2017)
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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Fox Sports:   Division clinched, Dodgers still have work to do (Sep 23, 2017)
Associated Press:
Dodgers' Cody Bellinger sets NL rookie home-run record with 39th
Discussion: ESPN
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs manager Joe Maddon eschews free-agent lobbying  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses Jon Jay's at-bats with two strikes on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Manager Joe Maddon appreciates the significant roles closer Wade Davis …
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs manager Joe Maddon no fan of early start after night game
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
Fox Sports:
Mets' Syndergaard returns against Nationals (Sep 23, 2017)  —  NEW YORK — Six months ago, the concept of the New York Mets using both Noah Syndergaard and Matt Harvey in the same September game against the Washington Nationals would have conjured up thoughts of the Mets pulling out all the stops …
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Dan Martin / New York Post:   Mets beat Nationals scrubs behind Travis d'Arnaud blasts
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Travis d'Arnaud blasts two homers as Mets overcome five-run deficit, beat Nationals, 7-6
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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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   Detroit Tigers parted ways with Brad Ausmus 2 years too late
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Who's the next Detroit Tigers manager? Here are five candidates
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers and Padres could play in Monterrey, Mexico, next year  —  Dodgers third baseman Logan Forsyth hits a double against the Giants on Sept. 22.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)  —  The Dodgers and San Diego Padres could play a series in Monterrey, Mexico, in May.
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Fox Sports:   Bettis makes pivotal start for Rockies vs. Padres (Sep 23, 2017)
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
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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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Yuili Gurriel's blast lifts Houston Astros past Los Angeles Angels
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves re-sign surging catcher Suzuki to one-year deal  —  A day after his third two-homer game of the season, catcher Kurt Suzuki signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract Saturday to return to the Braves in 2018, making it more than likely the team will keep intact one of the most potent catching tandems in baseball.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Changes are coming to baseball, but fans deserve report why they will be implemented  —  In this Aug. 17, 2017, file photo, Commissioner Rob Manfred listens to a question following the two-day meeting of Major League Baseball owners, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, in Chicago.  —  Chicago Tribune
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 …
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.
Discussion: Talking Chop
 
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