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Larry Millson / UPI:
Greg Bird's homer helps New York Yankees clinch postseason spot — TORONTO — Greg Bird hit a three-run homer and Sonny Gray pitched six effective innings as the New York Yankees clinched an American League wild card spot with a 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Ian Kennedy broke another streak this week. His wife gave birth to a son — CHICAGO — In the months before their fifth child was born, Royals starter Ian Kennedy and his wife, Allison, made a choice. They did not want to learn whether they were having a boy or girl until birth.
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 …
Associated Press:
Yankees clinch postseason berth by beating Blue Jays 5-1
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Scott Fiedler / I'm Not A Headline Guy…:
Thank You, We'll Just Take The Wild Card...
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Bluebird Banter and Pinstripe Alley
Alex Butler / UPI:
Todd Frazier: New York Yankees 3B falls for hidden ball trick vs. Toronto Blue Jays
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Jerry Beach / UPI:
Daniel Murphy homer lifts Washington Nationals over New York Mets — NEW YORK — Daniel Murphy continued to torment his former team Saturday night, lacing the tiebreaking homer leading off the 10th inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field.
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Mets victimized by Daniel Murphy again as his 10th inning home run gives Nationals win — The Noah Syndergaard part of the evening went swimmingly, as briefly as it lasted. The Matt Harvey part? Not so much. — And in the end, Daniel Murphy put another notch on his belt against his old team …
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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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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Associated Press:
Chacin, Padres shut down Rockies 5-0 on combined 5-hitter — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jhoulys Chacin took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat Colorado 5-0 on Saturday night, cutting the Rockies' lead for the NL's second wild card to one game over Milwaukee.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers and Padres could play in Monterrey, Mexico, next year
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Stan Awtrey / UPI:
Atlanta Braves rally past Philadelphia Phillies with monster eighth — ATLANTA — Rookie Johan Camargo delivered a pinch-hit double with two outs in the eighth inning to drive in two runs and give the Atlanta Braves a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night at SunTrust Park.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' bats go silent in another loss at Oakland — Miguel Gonzalez allowed one run in six innings Saturday in what rates as his best start since joining the Texas Rangers, but five Oakland A's pitchers combined on a four-hitter in a 1-0 victory. — The loss, combined with a Minnesota Twins victory …
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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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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
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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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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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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 …
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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. ...
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Minnesota Twins score 8 late to batter Detroit Tigers; Alex Wilson out — The Detroit Tigers couldn't play the role of spoiler Saturday night. — They lost to the Minnesota Twins, 10-4, at Comerica Park after the bullpen blew up in the eighth inning. In the eighth, the Tigers allowed eight runs.
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.
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.
