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Associated Press:
Phillies reliever Austin Davis has cheat sheet confiscated by Joe West — PHILADELPHIA — Pitchers can't have a cheat sheet — at least for now. — Veteran umpire Joe West confiscated a card from Phillies reliever Austin Davis in the eighth inning of Philadelphia's 7-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.
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MLB Baseball News …, CBSSports.com, Sporting News and Deadspin
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Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Reeling Phillies quickly run out of electricity in loss to Cubs, losing steam in playoff race — By the time it was over and nearly four hours had passed, it was difficult to remember that the potential for something thrilling was brewing in the thick South Philadelphia air early Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.
Marc Narducci / Philly.com:
Phillies lose to Cubs on rare hiccup by Aaron Nola — In a rare departure from his Cy Young form, Phillies righthander Aaron Nola had an uncharacteristic off-day and his team followed suit. — Nola allowed three home runs (all solo shots) for only the second time in his career …
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MLB Baseball News … and The Good Phight
Detroit Free Press:
Last Slide — NEW YORK — Rookie Victor Reyes hit his first major league home run, doubled twice and singled, leading the Detroit Tigers over the New York Yankees, 11-7, on Sunday. — The Tigers split the four-game series. The Yankees began the day 7½ games behind Boston …
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Michael Wagaman / Daily Record:
Noah Syndergaard throws 2-hitter in his first complete game as NY Mets top Giants, 4-1 — SAN FRANCISCO — Noah Syndergaard pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, striking out 11 as the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on Sunday.
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Scott Chiusano / New York Daily News:
Noah Syndergaard throws first career complete game as Mets starting rotation finally looks dominant — For the first time since returning from the disabled list with a bout of hand, foot and mouth disease on August 1, Noah Syndergaard looked dominant again, tossing the first complete game of his career.
ESPN:
MLB Roundtable: Shohei Ohtani's Rookie of the Year case and what's next — If the season ended today, would Ohtani be your AL Rookie of the Year? If not, who would be — and where does Ohtani rank? — Bradford Doolittle: I haven't addressed the rookie races in my recent comments about the awards chase …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — LOS ANGELES - In an otherwise quiet visitors' clubhouse, Diamondbacks right fielder Steven Souza's voice grew increasingly heated on Saturday night. He had been asked a question about his team's slumbering offense. He disagreed, adamantly, with the premise. — “How is it a rough stretch?”
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Beth Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dodgers beat D'Backs 3-2 on HR, tie Arizona atop NL West
Dodgers beat D'Backs 3-2 on HR, tie Arizona atop NL West
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AZ Snake Pit and True Blue LA
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon concerned with information overload after Phillies' Austin Davis uses scouting card on mound — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses the allowance of information cards and Daniel Murphy's impact on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Chi White Sox / Toronto Sun:
Red Sox attempt series win against Brewers — The Boston Red Sox will go for a series victory when they close out a four-game set against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field. — Boston (94-43) leads the majors in wins and has posted a 38-14 record since July 2.
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MLB Baseball News …, South Side Sox and Over the Monster
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Associated Press:
Reid-Foley fans 10, earns 1st win, Blue Jays top Marlins 6-1 — MIAMI (AP) — Sean Reid-Foley struck out 10 over seven innings and earned his first major league win in pitching the Toronto Blue Jays over the Miami Marlins 6-1 on Sunday. — Teoscar Hernandez hit a three-run homer and Luke Maile had three doubles for the Blue Jays.
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Christopher Stock / Associated Press:
Prado has 3 RBIs in return, Marlins beat Blue Jays 6-3
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BayToday.ca and Bluebird Banter
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs on a roll entering showdown with Brewers at Miller Park — Chicago Tribune — Thousands of road-tripping fans are expected to take over Miller Park this week as the Cubs and Brewers convene Monday afternoon to kick off a key three-game series in Milwaukee.
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs rotation enters the stretch run ready to dominate
Cubs rotation enters the stretch run ready to dominate
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MLB Baseball News …
Toronto Sun:
Royals aim for sweep against Orioles — The Kansas City Royals will try to wrap up a sweep of a second consecutive series Sunday when they go for a third straight victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium. — Kansas City (44-91) swept a short two-game series with the Detroit Tigers …
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Camden Chat
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Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles' Tim Beckham starts big September off in productive fashion
Orioles' Tim Beckham starts big September off in productive fashion
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Camden Chat
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays beat Indians again, move to 10 over .500 at 73-63 — CLEVELAND - The Rays are sure playing like they want to make this a September to remember. — Sunday's 6-4 win was their second straight over playoff-bound Cleveland, and completed an impressive 6-2 run in three consecutive series …
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DRaysBay
ESPN:
Brewers recall Corey Knebel, Zach Davies from minors — The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing back a pair of pitchers to the major league roster as they continue their push for a playoff berth. — On Sunday, the Brewers announced that they had recalled starter Zach Davies from Class A Wisconsin …
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Brew Crew Ball and MLB Trade Rumors
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Eugenio Suarez gets to 100 RBI for Cincinnati Reds in style, his 2-run shot key to win over St. Louis Cardinals — ST. LOUIS - Eugenio Suarez got to 100 RBI in style. — Suarez's two-run home run in the 10th inning lifted the Reds to a 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals before a crowd …
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos
Associated Press:
Indians' Donaldson thinks he's close to being able to play — CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians knew what they were getting when they traded for Josh Donaldson — a former MVP who could help them reach the World Series. They just don't know when they'll be getting him on the field.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs newcomer Terrance Gore sensed he'd join playoff contender — Chicago Tribune — Terrance Gore had an inkling he was going to be traded to a playoff contender before he was dealt to the Cubs from the Royals on Aug. 15. — “People told me all the time I was going to be traded to a playoff team …
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Yelich's first career grand slam sends Brewers past Nats — Christian Yelich hit his first career grand slam, — Keon Broxton added a three-run homer, and the — Milwaukee Brewers earned a series victory with a 9-4 victory over the — Washington Nationals on Sunday.
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Star Tribune and Federal Baseball



