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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs need to tidy up their offense, Carl Edwards Jr.'s woes after 3-2 loss to the Brewers — Chicago Tribune — After Jon Lester said his back spasms shouldn't prevent him from making his next scheduled start, the Cubs left-hander emphasized he wasn't irritated by Friday's postponement …
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Toronto Sun:
Brewers aim to chew another game off Cubs' lead — CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers made the short trip to Wrigley Field fully believing they could leave Chicago in first place in the National League Central Division. — With a win on Tuesday, they will be locked into a tie with the Chicago Cubs …
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Over the Monster
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Commentary: Brewers too talented to be considered underdogs as they chase the Cubs — Craig Counsell is about as excitable as your tax guy. When he's really worked up, the Brewers manager rolls his eyes. Yet he barely contained himself when he was asked about lessons his team learned while finishing behind the Cubs last September.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Jon Lester's departure leads to Brewers closing gap on Cubs — CHICAGO — First, it was Jon Lester's back, then it was Josh Hader's arm. Both contributed to the Milwaukee Brewers' 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday, drawing them to within one game of the two-time defending National League Central Division champions.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Mike Montgomery waiting in the wings to start Thursday at Nationals
Associated Press:
Nationals-Phils rained out, traditional doubleheader Tuesday — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Even blow torches couldn't get the field dry enough for the Nationals and Phillies to play. — Despite unusual methods by the grounds crew at Citizens Bank Park, the game between the Washington …
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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Rhys Hoskins could become one of the faces of baseball | Extra Innings — Say what you want about the Phillies' spate of tough losses this season and especially over the past few weeks. None comes close to matching the embarrassment of what happened Monday at Citizens Bank Park.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies postponed by wet field; blowtorches fall short
Phillies postponed by wet field; blowtorches fall short
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MLB Baseball News …, Federal Baseball, The Comeback and The Good Phight
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' Daniel Descalso to see more action in stretch run at Ketel Marte's expense … CONNECT — DENVER - Daniel Descalso was in the Diamondbacks' lineup at second base for the fourth consecutive game on Monday night, a trend that manager Torey Lovullo said will continue and likely will come at the expense of Ketel Marte.
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Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Marvelous Marquez — Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. — If you haven't taken notice of what German Marquez has been doing, it's time for you to rectify that. — Marquez posted another dominant effort Monday in the Rockies' 13-2 blowout win over the Diamondbacks …
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NBCSports.com and St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Brad Boxberger out as closer as Diamondbacks look to favor late-inning matchups
Brad Boxberger out as closer as Diamondbacks look to favor late-inning matchups
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MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Ji-Man Choi hits 2-run HR with 2 outs in 9th, Tampa Bay Rays beat Cleveland Indians 6-5 — Corey Kluber lasted just 1 2/3 innings - matching his season low - and gave up four runs and five hits. — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Ji-Man Choi hit a two-run homer off Brad Hand with two outs …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
How the Angels can convince Mike Trout to stay — Billy Eppler answered the question like a man who had grown tired of hearing it. — “Um, yeah,” the Los Angeles Angels' general manager said pointedly, “we're not going to trade Mike Trout.” — Eppler, in his third season as the Angels' GM …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Albert Pujols aiming to play ‘as many games at first base next year as I can’ — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Albert Pujols said he will “try to play as many games at first base next year as I can” after undergoing season-ending surgery on his left knee two weeks ago.
Discussion:
Halos Heaven
David Smale / Associated Press:
Royals win on wild throw in 10th, beat White Sox 4-3 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) A little bunt by Alcides Escobar paid off big for the Kansas City Royals. — White Sox reliever Jeanmar Gomez threw away Escobar's bunt in the 10th inning Monday night, giving the Royals a 4-3 win over Chicago.
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Hard-throwing young relievers getting major-league work during the White Sox's rebuild
Hard-throwing young relievers getting major-league work during the White Sox's rebuild
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South Side Sox
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox activate Jose Abreu from disabled list
White Sox activate Jose Abreu from disabled list
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Blue Jays at Red Sox — TORONTO BLUE JAYS at BOSTON RED SOX — STARTING PITCHERS — LHP Ryan Borucki (3-4, 4.39 ERA) vs. LHP Chris Sale (12-4, 1.97 ERA) — Sale (mild left shoulder inflammation) is expected to be activated off the DL to start the game.
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Sarah Langs / ESPN:
The 100s tracker: Astros rejoin the club
Gideon Rubin / Associated Press:
Newcomb goes 6 strong, Albies provides jolt as Braves top SF — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Atlanta Braves are threatening to turn a tight NL East race into a runaway finish. — Sean Newcomb pitched six strong innings, Ozzie Albies sparked the offense with two extra-base hits and Atlanta Braves beat …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers enjoy a winning Monday. But which DFW loser had it worse Sunday: Rangers or Cowboys? — ANAHEIM, CALIF. — A thought occurred to Rangers Reaction. — Which was worse Sunday: The Texas Rangers' 7-3 loss at Oakland or the Dallas Cowboys' 16-8 loss at Carolina. — Let's go to the tale of tape:
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Jill Painter Lopez / Associated Press:
Guzman, Gallo, Minor lead Rangers past Angels to stop skid
Guzman, Gallo, Minor lead Rangers past Angels to stop skid
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MLB Baseball News …
Detroit Free Press:
Justin Verlander gets emotional during video before start vs. Tigers — For the first time in his career, Justin Verlander is a visitor at Comerica Park. — The Detroit Tigers did their best to pay homage to the former All-Star and ace. … As Verlander was walking from the bullpen …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets' final days about more than Jacob deGrom's awards chase … Four more cheers? — The stretch run of Jacob deGrom's National League Cy Young award candidacy — now likely consisting of four final starts in 2018 — remains a focal point of the Mets' season, with the ace right-hander scheduled …
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers left-hander Alex Wood gets roughed up by the Reds in 10-6 loss … On the 11th pitch of the at-bat, after fouling off seven consecutive sinkers, Yasiel Puig manipulated his bat so that the barrel connected with the baseball. The exit velocity clocked at 111.8 mph …
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MLB Baseball News … and DodgerBlue.com
ESPN:
Cubs reliever Drew Smyly won't return for stretch run — Chicago Cubs left-handed reliever Drew Smyly, who is still recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in June 2017, has been shut down for the season, the team announced Monday. — Smyly was throwing simulated games …