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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 and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Jay Cohen / Toronto Sun:
Brewers trim Cubs' NL Central lead to 1 with 3-2 win — CHICAGO (AP) Right after Tommy La Stella struck out swinging for the final out, Jeremy Jeffress pounded his glove with his right hand and Erik Kratz pumped his right arm in jubilation. — Forget about the wild-card standings.
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.
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Bleacher Nation
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 …
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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Federal Baseball, Deadspin and Washington Post
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Jesse Dougherty / Chicago Tribune:
The Nationals' approach to all these rain delays? ‘Whatever will keep you sane’ — The Washington Post — Whatever you do, whether you play cards or watch a movie or stare at your iPhone for hours on end, don't go near the food. That's the number one rule. That's what the Nationals tell themselves during rain delays.
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.
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Federal Baseball
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Nationals endorsed decision not to play on Citizens Bank Park infield that felt like ‘pudding’
Nationals endorsed decision not to play on Citizens Bank Park infield that felt like ‘pudding’
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MLB Baseball News …
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
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
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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.
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 …
Chad Finn / Boston Globe:
Among other fine qualities, these Red Sox are resilient — Don't think I haven't noticed that two factions of the Red Sox fan base have gone radio silent lately, even on the actual radio: — 1. The trade-Xander-Bogaerts-because-he's- overrated/inconsistent/soft crowd.
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Beyond the Box Score
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Khadrice Rollins / Sports Illustrated:
Report: Yankees, Red Sox, Astros Reached Out to MLB Over Josh Donaldson Trade to Indians
Report: Yankees, Red Sox, Astros Reached Out to MLB Over Josh Donaldson Trade to Indians
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Let's Go Tribe
Sarah Langs / ESPN:
The 100s tracker: Astros rejoin the club
The 100s tracker: Astros rejoin the club
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MLB Baseball News … and The Crawfish Boxes
Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Blue Jays at Red Sox
Mike Cook / Associated Press:
Sanchez takes Gibson way deep, sparks Yanks' win over Twins — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Gary Sanchez was struggling since coming off the disabled list, and the New York Yankees were off to a so-so September start. — Facing the Minnesota Twins seems to be a cure-all.
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Daily Record:
Aaron Judge's return to Yankees gets closer, could face live pitching by week's end — Yankees manager Aaron Boone discusses the progress of Aaron Judge and Didi Gregorius Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera — MINNEAPOLIS - Swinging for the fences was better than swatting baseballs off a tee.
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’
Albert Pujols aiming to play ‘as many games at first base next year as I can’
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Halos Heaven
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 …
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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DRaysBay
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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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Dallas Morning News and Lone Star Ball
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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 …
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Bad weather results in one less start for Jacob deGrom — Jacob deGrom on his outing against the Cubs Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — When the Mets made rotation decisions these past few weeks, they did so with the intent of maximizing how many starts Cy Young contender Jacob deGrom could make.
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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
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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Sporting News
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