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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Javier Baez, Addison Russell out as Cubs try to clinch 2nd consecutive NL Central title — Cubs shortstop Addison Russell discusses giving nachos to a Cardinals fan after spilling them while going for a foul ball on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
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Cubs look to clinch division title against Cardinals (Sep 26, 2017) — ST. LOUIS — The champagne will be on ice Tuesday night in Busch Stadium when the Cubs face the St. Louis Cardinals, with Chicago trying to clinch its second straight National League Central title.
Bucky Dent / UPI:
Chicago Cubs' magic number one following win over St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs' magic number one following win over St. Louis Cardinals
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Viva El Birdos
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Yadier Molina exits Cardinals game after being hit by back-to-back fouls
Yadier Molina exits Cardinals game after being hit by back-to-back fouls
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Fox Sports:
Blue Jays-Red Sox Preview (Sep 26, 2017) — BOSTON — To say Chris Sale has dominated the Toronto Blue Jays this season would be a gross understatement. — Three starts, no runs, 11 hits, two walks and 35 strikeouts. The Blue Jays are hitting .143 against the Boston Red Sox ace …
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Braves' Dickey, contemplating retirement, faces Mets (Sep 26, 2017) — NEW YORK — If the Atlanta Braves have their way, Tuesday night won't be the last or next-to-last time R.A. Dickey pitches for them. If the New York Mets have their way, Tuesday night will be the last time they have to pencil Rafael Montero into the rotation.
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Talking Chop
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Nobody does extra innings better than the Red Sox
Nobody does extra innings better than the Red Sox
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Associated Press and Over the Monster
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Rob Brantly caps father's 37-year military career with in-game tribute at White Sox game — White Sox catcher Rob Brantley and his father, Robert, discuss the White Sox military tribute on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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D-backs keep eye on wild-card game with Giants in town (Sep 26, 2017) — PHOENIX — Zack Greinke will start the National League wild-card game for Arizona on Oct. 4, the Diamondbacks announced Monday. — Water is wet. — Sun rises in east. — Still, how the Diamondbacks and No. 1 starter Greinke …
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Baseball Prospectus, Brew Crew Ball, AZ Snake Pit, McCovey Chronicles and Twinkie Town
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Arizona Republic:
Tuesday's game — Diamondbacks at Giants — Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262). — Pitchers: Diamondbacks LHP Robbie Ray (14-5, 2.95) vs. Giants LHP Matt Moore (6-14, 5.20). — TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-AM (98.7), KSUN-AM (1400). — Ray did not throw well last week in San Diego …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
No. 1 pick in MLB draft? Here's what to watch for in Tigers' final week
No. 1 pick in MLB draft? Here's what to watch for in Tigers' final week
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Royals Review and Bless You Boys
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Dodgers' Puig set to rejoin lineup vs. Padres (Sep 26, 2017) — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers went through a surreal streak of success this summer, followed by a freefall from grace that saw them lose 16 of 17 games. — Understandably, there was great relief when the team snapped …
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True Blue LA
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Nats' Bryce Harper reinstated from DL with six games left — The Washington Nationals reinstated outfielder Bryce Harper from the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday. — Harper, 24, returns to the active roster after missing 41 games with a hyperextended left knee.
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Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
Bryce Harper's return from knee injury delayed by illness
Bryce Harper's return from knee injury delayed by illness
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Federal Baseball, FanRag Sports and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Gonzalez 4 hits, 3 RBIs in Astros' 11-2 win at sinking Texas (Sep 25, 2017) — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Marwin Gonzalez had four hits and three RBIs as the AL West champion Houston Astros beat Texas 11-2 on Monday night, putting the Rangers on the brink of elimination in the wild-card race.
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The Crawfish Boxes and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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John Henry / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
‘What kind of man are you?’ Gomez rips Astros pitcher McHugh
‘What kind of man are you?’ Gomez rips Astros pitcher McHugh
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WFAA-TV and Lone Star Ball
John Henry / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers elimination number falls to 1 after blowout loss to Astros
Rangers elimination number falls to 1 after blowout loss to Astros
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
CBS13 | CBS Sacramento:
Hernandez Sharp, Mariners Hit 4 Homers In 7-1 Win Over A's — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Felix Hernandez felt he had nothing to work with in the bullpen. His night took a turn for the better once he started making pitches that counted. — “It was bad,” the veteran right-hander said of his pregame warmup.
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Lookout Landing
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Associated Press:
Rojas has 4 RBIs as Marlins beat playoff-hopeful Rockies 5-4 — DENVER (AP) — Miguel Rojas had a career-high four RBIs and the Miami Marlins held off Colorado 5-4 on Monday night, cutting the Rockies' lead for the second NL wild card to 1½ games over Milwaukee.
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
MLB's hidden MVPs: 12 standouts who deserve more love — The names of Jose Altuve, Aaron Judge, Paul Goldschmidt and Giancarlo Stanton have been tossed around as MVP candidates for weeks now, and deservedly so. They rank among the top contenders with the likes of Jose Ramirez …
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Which Royals minor-leaguers had the best seasons? Here are the award winners — The Royals' farm system is not the juggernaut it once was, the system that earned accolades from Baseball America and produced two World Series appearances and a championship.
ESPN:
Top fantasy baseball prospects for 2018 — If you are lucky enough to still be competing for a league championship, congratulations to you. If, let's just say, a combination of injuries to Bryce Harper and Clayton Kershaw in your auction league ruined your season months ago …
Roger Mooney / Tampa Bay Times:
Where Rays shortstop Matt Duffy's lost season leads — BRADENTON — In a perfect world, Matt Duffy would have been in New York on Monday with his Rays teammates enjoying the final off day of the year. Instead, he was on Field 4 at Pirate City on a sweltering afternoon, trying to restart his season.
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MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Yankees activate outfielder Aaron Hicks from disabled list — NEW YORK — Aaron Hicks has been activated from the disabled list by the playoff-bound New York Yankees after his second lengthy injury layoff this season. — The move was announced before Tuesday night's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.