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Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
Yankees homer twice late to beat Athletics 5-1 — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Luke Voit let a changeup go by for a called strike on the first pitch from Fernando Rodney in the eighth inning. When the Athletics reliever tried sneaking another changeup past him, Voit sent it soaring into the left-field stands.
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Aaron Judge, Didi Gregorius getting set for return to New York Yankees' lineup
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Pinstripe Alley
ESPN:
Fan hit by foul ball, taken to hospital during White Sox game — A fan was hit in the face by a foul ball and taken to a hospital during Tuesday night's Tigers-White Sox game in Chicago. — A White Sox spokesperson said the middle-aged male fan was transported to Rush University Medical Center for treatment.
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Matt Carlson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Fan injured by foul ball in Tigers' 8-3 win over White Sox
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Bless You Boys and South Side Sox
Doug Padilla / Associated Press:
Freese, Barnes homer as Dodgers rally to beat Mets 11-4 — LOS ANGELES (AP) Committed to the defensive side of his game this year, even while his offense floundered, Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes was finally rewarded for his patience. — Barnes hit just his second home run …
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Jose M. Romero / Associated Press:
Ray fans 10, Arizona beats Padres 6-0, ends 4-game skid — PHOENIX — Up six runs and trying to end their longest losing streak since late June-early July, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo wanted to make sure a win was in the bag. — So Lovullo, after starter Robbie Ray pitched …
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Gaslamp Ball and AZ Snake Pit
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — For the last time in weeks, the Diamondbacks faced one of baseball's bottom-feeders on Tuesday night and did what they were supposed to do. Given their upcoming schedule, it had the feel of a breezy late afternoon before a monsoon descends. — In beating the last-place San …
Associated Press:
Bregman, Gurriel, Astros beat Twins 5-2 for 4th win in row — Verlander (14-9) yielded one run and three hits while fanning eight over seven innings. — HOUSTON (AP) - Alex Bregman hit three doubles and Yuli Gurriel homered for the second game in a row, leading Justin Verlander …
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Toronto Sun:
Astros face Twins while awaiting return of Morton — HOUSTON — Houston Astros right-hander Charlie Morton completed a bullpen session on Tuesday, the next step in his progression toward a timely reinstatement from the 10-day disabled list. — Morton (13-3, 3.14 ERA) landed on the DL on Aug. 29 with right shoulder discomfort.
Associated Press:
Red Sox beat Braves in matchup of division leaders — ATLANTA (AP) — Steve Pearce had three hits and three RBIs, Rick Porcello allowed two hits in five innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second straight win in a matchup of division leaders.
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Toronto Sun:
Braves seek to salvage series finale vs. Red Sox — ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves lost the first two games of their interleague series in Boston at the end of May and faced Red Sox ace Chris Sale in the final game, making their chances of avoiding a sweep seem fairly bleak.
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Chris Vivlamore / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves get measuring stick with Red Sox
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Over the Monster and Talking Chop
ESPN:
Why almost every MLB game begins with a fastball — On Sunday, MVP candidate Matt Carpenter dug into the box against Cy Young candidate Max Scherzer at 1:06 p.m. ET. Scherzer threw the first pitch of the game, a curveball at 77 mph. — So, to answer a question: … Yes.
seattlepi.com:
Mariners players brawl in clubhouse before game vs Orioles — SEATTLE (AP) — A brawl involving several players broke out in the Seattle Mariners' clubhouse Tuesday night several hours before a game at Safeco Field. — Shortstop Jean Segura, catcher Mike Zunino and other players were involved in the skirmish.
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Tom Withers / Associated Press:
Francisco Lindor homers, leads Mike Clevinger, Cleveland Indians over Kansas City Royals 9-3 — The Indians ended a three-game losing streak and reduced their magic number for clinching another division title to 11 — CLEVELAND (AP) - Mike Clevinger struck out 10, Francisco Lindor hit another leadoff homer …
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Let's Go Tribe
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Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor grants Make-a-Wish prior to game vs. Kansas City Royals
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Life of a journeyman: Brewers catcher Erik Kratz finally has playoff shot — This time, Erik Kratz's phone didn't ring. — There was no summons to the manager's office. Nor was there a wordless rebuke in the form of a trade or transaction that let Kratz know that while he's loved …
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Minor League Ball
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Joe Maddon's circle of trust shrinking as Cubs struggle — MILWAUKEE — For contending teams, September can often be about finding out who you can trust in big moments — and who you can't. Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon might be able to use Tuesday's ugly 11-1 blowout loss to the Milwaukee Brewers …
Reuters:
Arrieta rediscovers groove, Phillies hammer Marlins — Cesar Hernandez hit a bases-loaded triple in the first inning and Asdrubal Cabrera drove in another three runs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-4 win over the host Miami Marlins on Tuesday night at Marlins Park.
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Beyond the Box Score, Phillies Nation and Fish Stripes
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
MLB stock watch: What all 30 teams have to play for in September — The baseball season is long, and it also goes by pretty fast. It's hard to believe, but it has been nearly seven months since pitchers and catchers reported back in February. Everything that has happened since …
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cody Reed struggles, Cincinnati Reds fall to Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 — PITTSBURGH - The Reds keep giving opportunities to young starters. — Left-hander Cody Reed is the latest. Based on Tuesday's start, Reed may not be any longer for the rotation than Tyler Mahle, Robert Stephenson or Sal Romano.
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