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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge, Luis Severino are backbone of young Yankees playoff team that has been rebuilt ahead of schedule — TORONTO — The Yankees clubhouse was drowned in Prosecco and Budweiser on Saturday evening, as a team that was supposed be in rebuilding mode celebrated a surprising postseason berth …
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Associated Press:
Yankees clinch postseason berth by beating Blue Jays 5-1 — The New York Yankees returned to the playoffs after a one-year absence, clinching no worse than a wild card as Greg Bird's three-run homer led them over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Saturday. — Sonny Gray (10-11) …
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Scott Fiedler / I'm Not A Headline Guy…:
Thank You, We'll Just Take The Wild Card... Blue Jays 8, Yankees 1... The title is sarcastic (if you didn't notice). I am very disappointed with Masahiro Tanaka and the blow out loss to the AL East Cellar Dwellers. Trailing the Red Sox by four games with only nine games to play makes …
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Bluebird Banter and Pinstripe Alley
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino hit during batting practice in another scary moment for Yankees
Luis Severino hit during batting practice in another scary moment for Yankees
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Elite Sports NY
New York Daily News:
Security detains man after he gains entry into Yankees clubhouse following loss to Blue Jays
Security detains man after he gains entry into Yankees clubhouse following loss to Blue Jays
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New York Post, Pinstripe Alley, FanRag Sports and Sporting News
Alex Butler / UPI:
Todd Frazier: New York Yankees 3B falls for hidden ball trick vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Todd Frazier: New York Yankees 3B falls for hidden ball trick vs. Toronto Blue Jays
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MLB.com and New York Post
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
‘Proud’ dad John Farrell tips cap as son Luke pitches ninth for Reds — CINCINNATI — On July 1, John Farrell took leave from his managerial post with the Boston Red Sox and flew to Kansas City to watch his son, Luke, make his major league debut. It was a day neither will forget.
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Jeff Wallner / UPI:
Mitch Moreland, Boston Red Sox blank hapless Cincinnati Reds — CINCINNATI — Mitch Moreland hit a three-run home run and Eduardo Rodriguez allowed only three hits through 7 2/3 innings, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon at Great American Ball Park.
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
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
A's left-right switch doesn't disrupt Rangers' plans — All the planning Steve Buechele and Jeff Banister did before the Texas Rangers' manager left to visit his ailing mother in south Texas was seemingly all for naught after the Oakland A's switched starting pitchers for Saturday.
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Rangers try to find an answer for A's in Oakland (Sep 23, 2017)
Rangers try to find an answer for A's in Oakland (Sep 23, 2017)
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Lone Star Ball
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers drop in wild-card standings after loss to A's
Rangers drop in wild-card standings after loss to A's
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Dallas Morning News and WFAA-TV
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 …
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Associated Press:
Mets ace Noah Syndergaard pitches one scoreless inning in major league return — NEW YORK — Mets ace Noah Syndergaard tossed one scoreless inning Saturday night against Washington, throwing just five pitches in his first major league game since partially tearing his right lat muscle on April 30.
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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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Associated Press:
Suzuki agrees to one-year, $3.5 million deal with Braves — ATLANTA (AP) — Catcher Kurt Suzuki and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year contract for 2018. — The 33-year-old has a career-high 18 homers, and the Braves value his work with young starting pitchers.
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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.
Rob Shore / UPI:
Cleveland Indians stay hot, pound Seattle Mariners — SEATTLE — Francisco Lindor hit a leadoff homer and the Cleveland Indians went deep four times in an 11-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday at Safeco Field. — Jose Ramirez and Yan Gomes each had four RBIs.
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Josh Land / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles on deck: What to watch Saturday vs. Rays — The Orioles lost to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays Friday night, 8-3. (Ulysses Muñoz / Baltimore Sun) — Orioles manager Buck Showalter talks about Orioles pitcher Gabriel Ynoa after the Orioles beat the Rays, 3-1. (Lloyd Fox, Baltimore Sun video)
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
After enjoying his best offensive season, Welington Castillo controls his future with Orioles
After enjoying his best offensive season, Welington Castillo controls his future with Orioles
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MLB Trade Rumors
Arizona Republic:
Sunday's game — Marlins at Diamondbacks — Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262). — Pitchers: Diamondbacks LHP Patrick Corbin (14-13, 4.14) vs. Marlins RHP Dan Straily (10-9, 4.17). — TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1). — Corbin needs one win to set a career high with 15 victories. ...
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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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves compare Korean signee Bae to Trae Turner — The Braves officially welcomed international signee Jihwan Bae at SunTrust Park on Saturday. — The 18-year-old Korean shortstop is regarded as one of the better prospects from his country in recent years, and the Braves regarded him as the best prospect in the Pacific.
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MLB Trade Rumors and FanRag Sports
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies' search for a lefty starter: 159 games and counting — ATLANTA — Adam Morgan, the last lefthander to start a game for the Phillies, leaned back in his chair Saturday afternoon and considered the scarce company he keeps. Morgan has resurrected his career as a lefty reliever, throwing 96 mph with a biting slider.
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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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Shame on Yankees! As 4 teams now plan to extend netting, Bombers remain silent — It is surely small consolation at the moment to the family involved, but I'm convinced the foul-ball incident Wednesday at Yankee Stadium will be remembered as the tipping point in the protective-netting movement.
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
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 …
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Column A healthy Giancarlo Stanton ignites talk of chasing the home run record — Giancarlo Stanton is closing in on the 61 home runs hit by Roger Maris in 1961, which the Miami Marlins slugger considers the single-season record and not the 73 hit by Barry Bonds in 2001. (Lynne Sladky / Associated Press)