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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Yasiel Puig on 3 HRs: Teammates said ‘to stop hitting ground balls’ — ST. LOUIS — The Los Angeles Dodgers arrived in St. Louis for a four-game series with teetering playoff hopes and a need to for their marquee players to get hot at just the right time. With three home runs on Saturday …
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Dodgers paying back Cardinals — ST. LOUIS — The Los Angeles Dodgers' goal of turning the tables on the St. Louis Cardinals is well within reach heading into the third game of a four-game series on Saturday at Busch Stadium. — Three weeks after the Cardinals rolled to a three-game sweep in Los Angeles …
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Mike Chiari / Bleacher Report:
Yasiel Puig Blasts 5th Home Run in 2 Games vs. Cardinals — Mike Chiari@mikechiariFeatured ColumnistSeptember 15, 2018 Comments — Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig hit three home runs in a road game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, giving him five homers over the past two days.
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Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Yasiel Puig's increased focus leading to better production
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Michael Lorenzen will make his first start of the season for the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday — Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer — CHICAGO - Throughout the season, Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen walked into interim manager Jim Riggleman's office several times and mentioned his goal to become a starter.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
President of baseball operations Dick Williams is keeping quiet on specifics of the Cincinnati Reds managerial search — Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer — My wife was listening when I interviewed Dick Willams about the managerial search. — When I hung up, she allowed this: “Boy, that was a whole lot of nothing.”
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Learning the outfield could help Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel reach the Majors
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
A's riding D-list starting rotation right into October — If Edwin Jackson doesn't start the American League wild-card game for the Oakland Athletics, manager Bob Melvin might have another task in mind for him. — Shortly after Jackson exercised an opt-out clause with the Washington Nationals …
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Davis hits 42nd homer in Athletics' 2-1 win — Extend their lead in AL to three games — St. Petersburg, Florida: Khris Davis led off the 10th inning with his major league-leading 42nd homer, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Friday night.
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians win third straight American League Central Division Championship — The Cleveland Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers to claim their third consecutive American League Central Division Championship at Progressive Field Saturday. — 6:31 p.m.-CLEVELAND INDIANS WIN THIRD STRAIGHT CENTRAL DIVISION TITLE
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Matt Hall / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer exits after 2 HRs, 5 pitches vs. Indians
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
WATCH: Josh Donaldson hits first home run as member of Cleveland Indians
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ESPN:
Don Mattingly reunites with former Make-A-Wish recipient after 30 years — Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly reunited 30 years later with a former Make-A-Wish recipient who overcame his cancer diagnosis and named his daughter after the longtime New York Yankees first baseman.
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Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
30 years later, cancer survivor re-unites with Don Mattingly
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Three up, three down: Rays use divergent tactics; Red Sox have rat issues — A look at who's hot and who's not in MLB this week: — THREE UP — Old school, new school: The Tampa Bay Rays have two pitchers who have started 20 games this year. One is their ace, Blake Snell …
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Jay triples in 8th, D-backs top Astros 4-2, races tighten — Houston's Charlie Morton (14-3, 3.15 ERA) opposes Arizona's Zack Godley (14-9, 4.67) when the series continues Saturday night. Morton has won two straight and tied his career high for wins. — HOUSTON — Pinch-hitter Jon Jay's …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Jon Jay's bizarre triple lifts Diamondbacks to much-needed win over Astros
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks pitcher Clay Buchholz's season likely over due to flexor strain in elbow
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Boston's Porcello looks to right himself vs. Mets — BOSTON — Rick Porcello will be counted on to be one of the Boston Red Sox starters in the coming postseason. — But the veteran right-hander, who won the Cy Young Award two years ago, will use the rest of September to straighten himself …
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Bryce Harper expressed displeasure with umpire Laz Diaz's strike zone, sparking a confrontation — ATLANTA — Early in Friday's 10-5 loss to the Braves, Bryce Harper did not like a pitch veteran home plate umpire Laz Diaz called a strike. He indicated as much with his body language at home plate …
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George Henry / Star Tribune:
Acuna goes 4 for 5, Braves win 6th straight
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Associated Press:
Kansas City Royals beat Minnesota Twins 8-4 to lower Cleveland Indians' magic number to 1 — Salvador Perez's walk-off grand slam provided the difference. — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Salvador Perez capped Kansas City's five-run ninth inning with a game-ending grand slam …
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Brandon Morrow pitches off mound, could rejoin Cubs next week — Chicago Tribune — Brandon Morrow cleared an important hurdle by throwing 19 pitches off the Wrigley Field mound on Saturday. He could rejoin the Cubs next week in Arizona, but manager Joe Maddon said he won't be used …
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Clay Buchholz's resurgent season with D-backs ends early — Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Clay Buchholz won't pitch again this season, manager Torey Lovullo said Friday night. — Buchholz was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday because of tightness in his right elbow …
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Jacob deGrom, Chris Sale both could win Cy Young awards this season — BOSTON — Interleague play is allowing for a juicy matchup Sunday with Cy Young favorites Jacob deGrom and Chris Sale set to meet in Sunday's series finale. — Sale is only scheduled to throw three innings according to reports.
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
A first for Texas Rangers pitching that gave significance to Friday's win over the Padres — SAN DIEGO — Maybe someday, if the Rangers do indeed change the way they approach pitching, Friday night will go down as an asterisk to history. — It was the first time the team used an “opener” and won a game.
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Bernie Wilson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Profar, Mendez lead Rangers to 4-0 win over Padres
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White Sox look to take season series from Orioles — BALTIMORE — On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox will have the chance to accomplish something they haven't done in 10 years — win a season series against the Baltimore Orioles — A victory for the White Sox would give Chicago a 4-2 lead …
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Peter Schmuck / Baltimore Sun:
Trey Mancini homers twice, but Orioles' pitching crisis continues in 8-6 loss to White Sox
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