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Power Rankings: One last Red Sox-Astros showdown before October — who's No. 1? — With just three weeks left in the season, we're at the point when a good run matters a lot more for teams that still have October on their agenda than it will for, say, the Rays building on their stretch-run spoiler bragging rights.
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Sarah Langs / ESPN:
The 100s tracker: Astros rejoin the club — With a series win against the best team in baseball, the Astros made their way back into the group of teams on pace for triple-digit wins. Who else could hit the century mark in wins or losses as the season hits the homestretch? — THE 100-WIN-PACE CLUB
Ken Powtak / Associated Press:
Moreland walks off Red Sox to avoid sweep by Astros — BOSTON (AP) Mitch Moreland put some recent struggles behind him with a clutch hit in the ninth inning. Helped the major league-leading Boston Red Sox do the same with their weekend woes, too. — Moreland singled in the winning run …
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Red Sox-Astros series left us wanting more in October — What we learned from three games between the two best teams in baseball, the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros ... The two best teams played three excellent games: There was a bit of an October feel to the series …
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Over the Monster
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Why Red Sox didn't call-up Durbin Feltman, Travis Lakins for bullpen
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Over the Monster
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: MLB needs to change the venue for Thursday's Cubs-Nationals game with Hurricane Florence looming — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs can't complain or cry about the decision to postpone Sunday's game in Washington because of the nonstop rain. — And they won't complain or cry …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
3 things we learned from the Cubs-Nationals series — Chicago Tribune — Here are three things we learned from the rain-shortened series between the Cubs and Nationals: — Perhaps it was a sign of things to come Friday night when the game started after a 1 hour, 21 minute delay …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kris Bryant starts in left field as Cubs try to rebound vs. Brewers — Chicago Tribune — Mostly sunny skies hover over Wrigley Field, where the Cubs won't have to worry about any rain delays Monday night when they face the Brewers in a National League Central showdown.
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB power rankings: For now, Cubs fending off Brewers as showdown looms — September is not lacking for drama, with three division races separated by 2 1/2 or fewer games, and a National League wild-card chase with the potential for a season-ending pileup. — There will be one thing missing …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
5 questions about the upcoming Cubs-Brewers series at Wrigley Field
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Brewers MVP candidate Christian Yelich lets Twitter trash talk get under his skin
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Brew Crew Ball
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs' long stretch of games continues after rainout
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MLB Baseball News … and Brew Crew Ball
Toronto Sun:
Astros' Verlander to experience homecoming at Tigers — DETROIT — Justin Verlander can expect a warm welcome Monday night when he pitches against his former team, the Detroit Tigers, for the second time in his career and first time in Comerica Park. — Verlander (14-9, 2.73 ERA) …
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Bless You Boys
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Marc Daalder / Detroit Free Press:
Justin Verlander excited for first start at Comerica Park since trade
Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
Tigers expect warm welcome for Verlander's return to Comerica Park
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Bless You Boys
New York Daily News:
Mets, Marlins game gets postponed. Here's how it'll affect the rotation — Mother Nature must not be fan of Jacob deGrom. — The NL Cy Young contender missed out on another start Monday as the Mets home matchup against the Marlins was postponed due to rain.
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Amazin' Avenue
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
The Phillies are running out of time | Extra Innings
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Phillies Nation
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Several rival clubs are unhappy with the circumstances of the Josh Donaldson trade — [This story has been updated throughout.] — If Josh Donaldson makes an impact in the postseason for the Indians, a number of rival clubs are going to be unhappy. — In fact, a number of rival clubs already …
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Dodgers edge Rockies to tighten NL West race — Justin Turner homered among his four hits, Enrique Hernandez also homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 9-6 in Denver on Sunday. — Rich Hill (8-5) struck out seven in five innings and Scott Alexander earned his third save …
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Watch Aaron Judge's progress as New York Yankees head to Minnesota — Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Sonny Gray getting a start on Tuesday at Minnesota Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera — MINNEAPOLIS - The last stop on a nine-game, 10-day road trip is at Target Field.
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Pinstripe Alley
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Associated Press:
Grichuk hurt in odd accident, Blue Jays top Indians 6-2 — The Indians began the day with a magic number of five to lock up their third straight AL Central title. — TORONTO (AP) - Blue Jays right fielder Randal Grichuk was injured in a bizarre collision with a security guard's chair …
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Bluebird Banter and MLB Baseball News …
Star Tribune:
Hosmer HR in 9th lifts Padres over Reds to cap soggy series — CINCINNATI — The San Diego Padres didn't exactly enjoy their soggy stay in Cincinnati. Eric Hosmer got a nice parting gift from the Reds' cozy riverside ballpark, though. — Hosmer led off the ninth inning with a home run …
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Gaslamp Ball
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Outright Chris Rowley — The Rangers announced Monday that they've outrighted right-hander Chris Rowley off the 40-man roster after he cleared waivers. Texas' 40-man roster now sits at a total of 39 players. — Rowley, 28, began the season in the Blue Jays organization …
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Lone Star Ball
