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Alex Butler / UPI:
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, Jayson Werth dress up like direwolf, Jon Snow  —  The Washington Nationals went full Game of Thrones wardrobe on Sunday for their road trip against the Philadelphia Phillies.  —  There were soldiers from different armies, a white walker …
Discussion: Washington Post
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ESPN:
Bryce Harper's return to action for Nats delayed by flu  —  PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper's return to the Washington Nationals' lineup was delayed when he woke up with the flu Monday and the team postponed its plan to activate him from the disabled list in the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Fox Sports:
Dodgers hope for good outing from Darvish vs. Padres (Sep 25, 2017)  —  LOS ANGELES — As the Los Angeles Dodgers dust themselves off and prepare for another playoff run, things are beginning to fall into place.  —  The National League West champions have won three of four after a prolonged 5-20 stretch …
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and True Blue LA
Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
About that whole Mets-Nationals rivalry thing, my bad
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Nationals edge Mets to clinch NLDS home field
NorthJersey.com:
Mets notes: Nimmo continues to hit
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
As Royals prepare to say goodbye this week, Ned Yost reflects  —  NEW YORK  —  On an afternoon this summer, Royals manager Ned Yost placed his electronic tablet on his office desk and began scanning through old photos.  The tablet — an oversized iPad with a case that functions as a stand - is never far from Yost's side.
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Fox Sports:
Royals limp into final homestand with opener vs. Tigers (Sep 26, 2017)  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals will open their final homestand on Tuesday with the first three games against the Detroit Tigers.  —  Barring a miracle of Biblical proportions, the Royals will not rise to extend their season into the playoffs.
Associated Press:
Judge breaks McGwire's HR rookie record, Yankees top Royals  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge broke Mark McGwire's major league record for home runs by a rookie, hitting a pair for the second straight day to raise his total to 50 and lead the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 11-3 Monday.
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Ned Yost won't stop Alcides Escobar from playing all 162 games  —  NEW YORK  —  Royals manager Ned Yost said Monday that he may rest some of his regulars this week as the club finishes its season with a six-game homestand against the Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Fox Sports:
Cubs, on verge of clinching division, visit St. Louis (Sep 25, 2017)  —  It took a little while for the Chicago Cubs to get going this season after ending 108 years of frustration by winning the World Series last fall.  —  Now, the Cubs are on the verge of completing the first step toward defending …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs try to clinch tie for NL Central title at St. Louis
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
Fox Sports:   LEADING OFF: Harper back for Nats? Red Sox, Cubs close in
ESPN:
What's at stake in MLB season's final week? NL wild-card race, award battles and playoff strategy
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
USA Today:
MLB power rankings: Indians still hot, Dodgers remain steady  —  The Cleveland Indians continue to win down the stretch.  —  They have won 29 of their last 31 games and nine straight series to claim the No. 1 spot in USA TODAY Sports' baseball power rankings for the third consecutive week.
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ESPN:
What has changed for the Dodgers and Indians? Nothing — and everything
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
ESPN:   Power Rankings: Indians still sizzling down the stretch
Fox Sports:
Kershaw wins 18th, Grandal powers Dodgers past Giants 3-1 (Sep 24, 2017)
Discussion: Associated Press
Associated Press:   Postseason field almost set, but HR chases providing drama
USA Today:
Aaron Judge will pass Mark McGwire, and other MLB records due to fall  —  After Major League Baseball set a record last week for home runs in a season, the league is primed to hit several more long ball plateaus in this final week.  —  Most notably, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge …
Discussion: Royals Review
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
SEE IT: Aaron Judge breaks Mark McGwire's rookie home run record with 50th blast
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
USA Today:
Yankees' Aaron Judge ties Mark McGwire's rookie home run record
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
NL Notes: Cardinals, Jeffress, Kang  —  In a Q&A led by Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Cardinals Chairman Bill DeWitt provides some reflections on the team's performance so far in 2017, as well as some subtle insights into the organization's plans for this offseason and the future.
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Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:   Get to Know: Q&A with Brewers reliever Jeremy Jeffress
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Rays All-Star Chris Archer says Bruce Maxwell ‘the right person’ to break MLB protest barrier  —  BALTIMORE — Chris Archer says he agrees with Bruce Maxwell's message of equality, lauding the Oakland Athletics catcher's well-conceived protest and explanation.
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:   MLB plans to add augmented reality to ‘At Bat’ app
Brian Heater / TechCrunch:   How Major League Baseball is using Apple's ARKit to increase fan engagement
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Chris Flexen struggles third time through batting order as Mets fall 9-2 to Braves in Game 1 of DH  —  When this season began, the Mets hoped to put up a 90 in their win-loss record.  They did that on Monday, but not in the column they originally anticipated.
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Fox Sports:
Marte making late push as Pirates host Orioles (Sep 26, 2017)  —  PITTSBURGH — Long removed from postseason contention, the Pittsburgh Pirates have their sights fixed on 2018.  Five of the eight position players who started for the Pirates on Sunday were rookies, a few of whom contributed …
Fox Sports:
Marlins' Stanton aims to boost homer total at Colorado (Sep 25, 2017)  —  DENVER — Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton will continue his quest to hit at least 60 home runs Monday when Miami faces the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, where he has a robust history.
Discussion: Purple Row
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Q&A with Touki Toussaint: Braves are ‘fun environment’ for prospects  —  In Touki Toussaint, the Braves truly bought a lottery ticket.  —  The Braves acquired pitchers Bronson Arroyo and Toussaint from Arizona on June 20, 2015.  Toussaint was the 16th overall pick in the 2014 draft.
 
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Michael Foltynewicz / Rotoworld.com:
Quick Links  —  Braves manager Brian Snitker reiterated Monday …
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Yankees stay mum on netting in first home game since young girl was hit in face by Todd Frazier line drive
James Pilcher / Cincinnati.com:
Umpire Hernandez: MLB discrimination lawsuit should stay in Ohio
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
As tumble in AL standings continue, Rangers set new, historic low in road-hitting
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ESPN:
Marlins still feel loss of Jose Fernandez one year after the light turned off
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Fox Sports:
Young Athletics open final home series vs. Mariners (Sep 25, 2017)
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Jack Magruder / UPI:
Arizona Diamondbacks beat Miami Marlins, clinch top MLB wild-card spot
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
 

 
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