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LEADING OFF: Harper back for Nats? Red Sox, Cubs close in — A look at what's happening all around the majors Monday: — READY OR NOT — Nationals slugger Bryce Harper could come off the disabled list and return to the lineup in Philadelphia. “We're still trying to make up our minds,” manager Dusty Baker said Sunday.
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Bryce Harper, out since Aug. 12, could return from knee injury on Monday — NEW YORK — Bryce Harper could come off the disabled list and return to the Washington Nationals' lineup Monday night in the opener of a three-game series at Philadelphia. — “We're still trying to make up our minds …
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Nationals look to stay sharp against Phillies (Sep 25, 2017) — PHILADELPHIA — The Washington Nationals, having comfortably clinched the National League East two weeks earlier, knocked off another checklist item Sunday as the regular season winds down. — With a 3-2 win over the New York Mets …
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Kershaw wins 18th, Grandal powers Dodgers past Giants 3-1 (Sep 24, 2017) — LOS ANGELES (AP) In a couple of months, Clayton Kershaw might need to make some room at home for a fourth NL Cy Young Award. — Kershaw became the first 18-game winner in the majors, pitching eight stingy innings …
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Postseason field almost set, but HR chases providing drama — It was a rough weekend for any fans hoping for some final-week excitement in the postseason races. — The Nationals, Indians, Dodgers and Astros ran away with their divisions a while ago, but one division that was still in play …
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Clayton Kershaw, Yasmani Grandal lead Los Angeles Dodgers past San Francisco Giants — LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw has faced the San Francisco Giants enough times in his career to know that it pays to try something different. — The Los Angeles left-hander accomplished …
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Arizona Diamondbacks beat Miami Marlins, clinch top MLB wild-card spot — PHOENIX — Outfielder J.D. Martinez has been a key cog in Arizona's success since arriving July 18, so perhaps it was fitting that his walk-off single on Sunday guaranteed the Diamondbacks a home wild-card game.
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Cubs close in on NL Central title, Quintana tops Brewers 5-0 (Sep 24, 2017) — MILWAUKEE (AP) Jose Quintana pitched a three-hitter for his second big league shutout, and the Chicago Cubs beat Milwaukee 5-0 Sunday to close in on a second straight NL Central title and damage the Brewers' playoff hopes.
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Chicago Cubs inch closer to NL Central Division title with win over Milwaukee Brewers — MILWAUKEE — For three straight days, the Chicago Cubs battled the Milwaukee Brewers into extra innings, scrapping out two late victories. — Jose Quintana ensured extra innings would not be necessary on Sunday.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera has 2 herniated discs in his back — In the least surprising news of the Detroit Tigers season, first baseman Miguel Cabrera has been diagnosed with two herniated discs in his back. — Cabrera received the diagnosis after undergoing an MRI on Sunday afternoon.
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Mookie Betts' three-run double rallies Boston Red Sox past Cincinnati Reds — CINCINNATI — Outfielder Mookie Betts removed the ice and bandage from his right foot to talk to reporters about the latest Boston Red Sox rally, one that has them going back to Fenway Park that much closer to an American League East title.
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Bryan Price: “Losing sucks. Plain and simple.”
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Jameson Taillon, relievers fuel Pittsburgh Pirates past St. Louis Cardinals — PITTSBURGH — With his club nearly out of contention in the National League Central but still locked in a three-way wild-card race, St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny on Sunday handed the ball to a rookie right-hander making his first start of 2017.
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Pirates notebook: Juan Nicasio would consider offer from Bucs
Pirates notebook: Juan Nicasio would consider offer from Bucs
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With AL East hopes in doubt, Yankees need to start preparing for wild-card matchup vs. Twins — TORONTO — The Yankees remain mathematically alive in the AL East, but given that they trail the Red Sox by five games in the standings with just seven games left in the regular season, it hardly feels that way.
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Is big 2018 looming for Perez despite Sunday slip? — No matter what happened Sunday and what is to happen Friday, the final two months of Martin Perez's 2017 season are going to be remembered as one of the best stretches of his career. — Those final two months started with a stinker …
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Boy hit by foul liner at White Sox game avoids serious injury — CHICAGO — A young boy seated in first-deck seats was hit by a foul liner but not seriously injured during the Kansas City Royals' game at the Chicago White Sox. — The boy was about 25 feet beyond the White Sox dugout …
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