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John Marshall / Star Tribune:
Reyes homers twice, Padres knock off Diamondbacks 6-2  —  PHOENIX — Bryan Mitchell's strong return to San Diego's rotation and a big boost from Franmil Reyes' bat put Arizona in a deeper hole in the NL West.  —  Reyes homered twice and had four RBIs, Mitchell pitched five effective innings …
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide  —  Prior to Monday's series opener against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talked at length about wanting to see his hitters be more patient at the plate.  —  Lovullo seemed to suggest that, given the offensive funk in which the Diamondbacks …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide  —  The Diamondbacks are adding a power-armed reinforcement to their bullpen on Monday, promoting prospect Yoan Lopez from Double-A Jackson.  He is expecting to be with the team for Monday evening's game against the San Diego Padres.  —  Lopez has had an impressive season …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit and MLB Trade Rumors
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:   Last Slide  —  Other than speaking to the media following …
ESPN:
Jacob deGrom ties MLB record with 25th straight start allowing three or fewer runs  —  New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom tied a modern-era major league record Monday night by allowing three or fewer runs in 25 straight starts in a single season.  —  The Cy Young candidate …
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ESPN:
Kenley Jansen (heart) could sit out Dodgers' trip to Colorado  —  Kenley Jansen's ongoing problems with an irregular heartbeat might force the Los Angeles Dodgers to leave their closer at home for this weekend's series at Colorado.  —  Increased elevation can exacerbate an irregular heartbeat …
Toronto Sun:
Surging Dodgers take crack at Mets ace deGrom
Toronto Sun:
Rockies look to top Giants in series behind Marquez  —  DENVER — German Marquez, a 23-year-old right-hander who has been dominant in recent starts, will take the mound Tuesday for the Colorado Rockies against the San Francisco Giants.  —  After coming back to win 9-8 on Monday …
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Pat Graham / Toronto Sun:   Cuevas hits 2-run single in 8th, Rockies beat Giants 9-8
Alex Pavlovic / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Chris Shaw hits first homer, but Giants blow 8-7 lead to Rockies
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles and Purple Row
Janie McCauley / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Canha homers as A's gain ground on Yankees in wild-card race  —  Matt Chapman hit an RBI double to back  —  New York Yankees 6-3 on Monday in a matchup between two teams in the AL wild-card race.  —  The A's jumped on  —  CC Sabathia early and pulled within 3 1/2 games of New York for the first wild card.
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Daily Record:   Gleyber Torres named AL Player of the Week, Didi Gregorius could return by Friday
Associated Press:   MLB: Aaron Judge begins taking cage swings off tee in his rehab
Toronto Sun:
Indians attempt to halt Royals' six-game win streak  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians and their improved bullpen will host the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night at Progressive Field in the second game of a three-game series.  —  The Royals won the first game 5-1 on Monday to extend their season-high winning streak to six games.
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Steve Herrick / Associated Press:   Junis, O'Hearn lead KC past Indians 5-1 for 6th straight win
Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
New Cleveland Indians 3B Josh Donaldson hits grand slam in Columbus Clippers debut
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Matt Carlson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Davidson, Palka homer in 9th to lift White Sox over Tigers  —  Matt Davidson hit a two-run, game-ending homer as the  —  Chicago White Sox scored three times in the bottom of the ninth to beat the  —  Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Monday for their eighth win in 11 games.
Discussion: South Side Sox
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Detroit Free Press:   Detroit Tigers' Shane Greene blows save, game in 4-2 loss to White Sox
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox call up outfielder Ryan Cordell
David Alter / CTVNews:
Stroman struggles in return to mound from DL as Blue Jays fall to Rays 7-1  —  TORONTO — Matt Duffy drove in a pair of runs and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Monday.  —  Ji-Man Choi hit a solo home run for the Rays (74-63) who won the first of ten meetings between these teams this month.
Discussion: DRaysBay
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays To Promote Nick Ciuffo, Reinstate Mallex Smith
Discussion: MLB Baseball News … and DRaysBay
Tampa Bay Times:   Rays call up catching prospect Nick Ciuffo
Associated Press:
Yelich beats throw to 1st in 9th, Brewers beat Cubs 4-3  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich drove in the winning run with the bases loaded in the ninth after beating a throw from third to avoid a double play, and the Milwaukee Brewers opened an important three-game series with the Chicago Cubs with a 4-3 win Monday.
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Slumping Phillies stinking like Fish right now |  Extra Innings  —  If the Phillies fall in an empty stadium, does it make a sound?  Sure does.  That was definitely a thud you heard after the Phillies offense was marked absent again in a 3-1 loss Monday to last-place Miami at Marlins Stadium.
ESPN:
Padres' Wil Myers apologizes for comments critical of manager Andy Green  —  San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers apologized on Monday for recent comments that were critical of extra drills commissioned by manager Andy Green.  —  In video that began circulating Sunday on social media …
Toronto Sun:
Astros continue series against transitioning Twins  —  HOUSTON — On the heels of playing five consecutive series against American League West rivals, the Astros on Monday opened a three-game set against a club finishing out the string.  —  The Minnesota Twins, unexpected postseason participants …
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Touki Toussaint encourages vs. Red Sox's menacing lineup  —  Touki Toussaint manhandled the mighty Red Sox for four innings.  He came unraveled in the fifth, undone by a trio of doubles that painted a three-run inning in route to the Braves' 8-2 loss Monday.  —  But Toussaint's overall display was notable.
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
5 things to know about the Braves on Labor Day
Drew Davison / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
If Round Rock becomes the Astros' Triple A affiliate, where would the Rangers turn?  —  ARLINGTON  —  Texas Rangers president and general manager Jon Daniels had nothing but good things to say about the organization's relationship with its Triple A affiliate, the Round Rock Express.
ESPN:
Red Sox to call up veteran infielder Brandon Phillips on Tuesday  —  The Boston Red Sox will call up veteran infielder Brandon Phillips on Tuesday.  —  Phillips signed a minor league deal with the Red Sox in late June and has played in 38 games with Triple-A Pawtucket …
 
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers rookie Walker Buehler scheduled to make next start after foot X-ray
Discussion: DodgerBlue.com
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Brewers left-hander Wade Miley presents challenge for Cubs
Associated Press:
Los Angeles Angels hopeful Shohei Ohtani will make next start Sunday
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Why staying with the Rangers instead of returning to his ‘first home’ …
Associated Press:
Adam Wainwright set to pitch in majors for 1st time since May
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Norris' blown save leads to another tumble in the 10th for Cardinals
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Gwinnett Stripers finish season above .500 for first time since 2015
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Courier-Journal:
Louisville Bats' Iribarren plays all nine positions in season finale
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon: Ben Zobrist deserves the NL Comeback Player of Year honor
Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Marlins 3, Phillies 1: Offense stuck on 1 run as trip vs. bottom of NL East starts with loss
Discussion: NBCSports.com and The Good Phight
Daily Record:
New York Yankees, Oakland A's announce lineups for Monday's game
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Tyler Chatwood faces an uncertain offseason: 'He doesn't know where the ball is going right now'
Associated Press:
MLB on pace for lowest batting average since 1972
 

 
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