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John Jackson / Associated Press:
Tigers hit 4 HRs in 10-2 rout White Sox, Kopech — CHICAGO (AP) Michael Kopech wasn't sharp and the Tigers took full advantage of the Chicago White Sox's prized pitching prospect. — Ronny Rodriguez had a two-run homer and Jeimer Candelario, Mikie Mahtook and JaCoby Jones each added a solo shot …
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The Athletic and Bless You Boys
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Charles F. Gardner / Associated Press:
Cubs hold off Brewers 6-4, boost NL Central lead to 4 games — MILWAUKEE (AP) Daniel Murphy sees no panic in his new Chicago Cubs teammates. — The Cubs needed a win Wednesday night to avert a three-game sweep by division rival Milwaukee, and Murphy played a big role with three hits …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs survive scary ninth in critical 6-4 victory over Brewers
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Angels' Shohei Ohtani homers twice after getting surgery recommendation — Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani has new damage in his pitching elbow and the team says Tommy John surgery has been recommended. — A couple hours before Ohtani hit two home runs in a 9-3 victory over the Rangers on Wednesday …
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Oy, Ohtani — Shohei Ohtani and the Angels received awful news regarding his long-term outlook when an MRI on Wednesday revealed new damage to the UCL in his right elbow. The 24-year-old righty lasted just 2 1/3 innings in his return to the mound on Sunday and experienced …
Bill Shaikin / Baltimore Sun:
Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani expected to undergo Tommy John surgery
Discussion:
Halos Heaven
Janie McCauley / Toronto Sun:
A's back Fiers with balanced offense, beat Yankees 8-2 — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Whether playing 20 straight games without a break, bouncing back from a tough loss or pulling off a late-game rally, manager Bob Melvin sure appreciates his resilient Oakland Athletics.
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's top Yankees 8-2, take series against potential playoff opponent — If, as catcher Jonathan Lucroy suggested two days earlier, the A's wanted to send a message to the Yankees and the rest of the league with the three-game series against New York, it was received after Oakland administered a thorough drubbing Wednesday.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
Michael Kelly / Associated Press:
Story hits 3 HRs, 1 a 500-footer, as Rockies top Giants 5-3 — DENVER (AP) Carlos Gonzalez waited patiently as Trevor Story finished his postgame interviews, a beer in hand to congratulate his Colorado teammate on his huge night. — More games like that from Story, and Gonzalez …
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Kyle Newport / Bleacher Report:
Trevor Story Crushes 2nd HR vs. Giants, Estimated 505 Feet
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McCovey Chronicles, Denver Post, MLB Baseball News … and Purple Row
Al Mvp / ESPN:
MLB awards watch: Breaking down some of the tightest races ever — As the 2018 season heads to the final weeks, the race for almost every major award is close. With hardware chases ranging from a 10-man scrum for NL MVP honors to one of the most unusual AL Rookie of the Year races ever …
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AZ Snake Pit
Doug Padilla / Daily Record:
Zack Wheeler hit by liner, still pitches Mets past Dodgers, 7-3 — LOS ANGELES — Despite a chest contusion that necessitated a postgame X-ray and CT scan, New York Mets starter Zack Wheeler was not about to call it a day after a 91-mph comebacker hit him square in the midsection.
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Todd Milles / Associated Press:
Cruz, Span HRs lead Seattle past Baltimore, 5-2 — SEATTLE (AP) Nelson Cruz and Denard Span hit back-to-back home runs, and the Seattle Mariners overcame sloppy infield defense to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Wednesday night. — Despite winning their first home series since July 22 …
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Julian McWilliams / The Athletic:
Some confusion and frustration in the A's clubhouse as the front office has employed bullpenning, sources say
Discussion:
Sporting News and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Daily Record:
Inside New York Yankees' first-inning communications lapse between Luis Severino, Gary Sanchez — Aaron Boone on Gary Sanchez's play behind the plate and Yanks missed opportunities in tough first inning en route to loss to A's in Oakland Wednesday Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera
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Associated Press:
Brandon Phillips hits winning homer in Red Sox debut — ATLANTA (AP) — Brandon Phillips hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning, highlighting his long-awaited season debut and capping the Boston Red Sox's biggest comeback of the season in a 9-8 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.
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Over the Monster and Surviving Grady
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Bill Baer / NBCSports.com:
Roberto Osuna's court case in Toronto remanded to September 19 — Astros reliever Roberto Osuna's day in court finally came on Wednesday, but his case was remanded to September 19, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reports. That means the case still does not have a resolution and will not for at least another two weeks.
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Steve Herrick / Associated Press:
Corey Kluber earns 18th win, fans 10 as Cleveland Indians beat Kansas City Royals 3-1 — With a 3-1 victory, the Cleveland Indians picked up their second straight win over the Kansas City Royals. — CLEVELAND (AP) - Corey Kluber became the first 18-game winner in the majors this season …
Discussion:
Associated Press and Royals Review
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Bill Dow / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers great Denny McLain has regrets, but damn he could pitch — We unearthed thousands of Free Press photo negatives and one sports writer's score book to tell the tale of baseball's greats. “Bless you, boys.” Brian Kaufman, Detroit Free Press — CONNECT
Gerry Fraley / Houston Chronicle:
Bartolo Colon spirals further as Angels beat Rangers — ARLINGTON — Right-hander Bartolo Colon is limping toward the finish of the season and possibly his career. — Colon had another ineffective start for the Rangers on Wednesday in a 9-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Park.
