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Bobby Nightengale / Arizona Republic:
Reds utility man Brandon Dixon embarrasses Indians' Jose Ramirez in at-bat — The 2017 World Series teams are struggling with injuries and depth. Can they make it back to the postseason? Matt Allibone, mallibone@ydr.com — CONNECT — On the mound for the first time since his freshman year …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Brandon Dixon strikes out Jose Ramirez in Cincinnati Reds loss to Cleveland Indians — On the mound for the first time since his freshman year of high school, Cincinnati Reds utility player Brandon Dixon just wanted to throw strikes. — The velocity wasn't important.
Cincinnati.com:
Next Slide — For a good long while this season, the Cincinnati Reds could count on Amir Garrett to get big outs in big situations. — Garrett, the 26-year-old left-hander, came to Monday's game in just such of a situation. But it did not go well. — Garrett faced seven batters and retired only two of them.
WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians OF Leonys Martin dealing with ‘life-threatening’ bacterial infection
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CBSSports.com, MLB Trade Rumors and MLB Baseball News …
Scott Polacek / Bleacher Report:
Report: Leonys Martin Remains in Hospital, Battling Life-Threatening Infection
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Let's Go Tribe, MLB Baseball News …, Lone Star Ball and baseballmusings.com
Sarah Langs / ESPN:
The 100s tracker: Boston's 114 pace? Good. The O's? Not so good — With a weekend sweep of the lowly Orioles, the Red Sox managed to increase their already torrid pace — but Boston still has some work to do to spend the final weeks of the season chasing 116 wins.
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Should the Yankees concede the AL East? Weighing the pros and cons
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Everything you need to know about the Cubs-Brewers series at Wrigley Field — Chicago Tribune — A pennant race has no official starting date, but this week's two-game miniseries at Wrigley Field between the Cubs and Brewers seems like a logical place to kick things off.
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Joe Maddon offers thoughts on civility but shuts down talk of a future in politics
Steve Rosenbloom / Chicago Tribune:
Column: David Bote delivers the greatest win of the year (until the Cubs' next greatest win, which should be this week)
Discussion:
SPIN, MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
David Bote won't change his approach after hitting an ‘ultimate grand slam’
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
ESPN can't match Cubs voices Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer for the vivid picture of David Bote's slam
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and ESPN
ESPN:
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen says second heart surgery likely after season — Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen, who is on the disabled list with an irregular heartbeat, returned to the team clubhouse Monday and said he'll throw a bullpen session this week and seemed confident he would pitch again this season.
Discussion:
CBSSports.com, MLB Baseball News … and Sporting News
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — ARLINGTON, Texas - The Diamondbacks might be a first-place team. They just don't always look like one. Their 5-3 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday night was their third in four games on this cellar-dweller's tour of a road trip, another night in which their offense failed …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom bolsters Cy Young case with victory over Yankees as Mets actually give him some run support by shelling Luis Severino — It was the biggest game that Jacob deGrom will win this season, sadly. — The Mets ace, with his major-league leading 1.81 ERA, will be pitching …
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Stats / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Sanchez hopes to start for Braves vs. Marlins — Anibal Sanchez take the mound against the — Miami Marlins on Tuesday. — Sanchez, the veteran right-hander who has been the team's most consistent starting pitcher all season, had to leave his last start with a left calf bruise after being hit by a line drive in the second inning.
Discussion:
Fish Stripes
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Paul Newberry / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Double duty: Acuna hits 2 leadoff HRs, Braves sweep Marlins
Discussion:
Talking Chop and Associated Press
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Promote Touki Toussaint
Discussion:
Talking Chop, MLB Baseball News … and Minor League Ball
Associated Press:
Shohei Ohtani throws 33-pitch bullpen session, but no splitters yet — SAN DIEGO — Shohei Ohtani moved another step closer to pitching again this season for the Los Angeles Angels when he threw a 33-pitch pregame bullpen session on Monday. — It was the second pitching workout in three days …
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MLB Baseball News …
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez still figuring out what kind of pitching works best for him — Chicago Tribune — In one inning Monday at Comerica Park, Reynaldo Lopez illustrated a conundrum the young right-hander is facing: Should he stick with being a fly-ball pitcher because of his ability …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Select Contract Of George Kontos, Place CC Sabathia On DL — 4:00pm: The Yankees announced that they've selected Kontos' contract and placed lefty CC Sabathia on the 10-day disabled list due to inflammation in his right knee. Jordan Montgomery, who underwent Tommy John surgery earlier this year …
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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Where does Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos fit in: RF, DH, 1B? — Examining Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos' All-Star credentials. Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press. Wochit — CONNECT — Before batting practice on Monday afternoon, Nicholas Castellanos was messing around.
Discussion:
Bless You Boys and South Side Sox
ESPN:
Power Rankings: New rivals boost AL's dominance — With the Red Sox on pace to win 115 games, it's no surprise that they are once again the unanimous No. 1 choice of our voters this week. But that doesn't mean things haven't gotten interesting among those teams poised to challenge …
Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Brandon Crawford leaves game after collision in left field — LOS ANGELES-Every member of the Giants infield has spent significant time on the disabled list this season except their starting shortstop. — The Giants are hoping Brandon Crawford avoids that fate, but he was removed …
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles
