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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
WATCH: Cleveland Indians score six runs in first inning against Detroit Tigers — The Cleveland Indians score six runs in first inning against Detroit Tigers — CLEVELAND — With a chance to clinch their third consecutive American League Central Division Championship …
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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
Chris McCosky / WKYC-TV:
‘A class act:’ Cleveland bids a fond farewell to former Indians All-Star Victor Martinez
‘A class act:’ Cleveland bids a fond farewell to former Indians All-Star Victor Martinez
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Detroit News
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
WATCH: Josh Donaldson hits first home run as member of Cleveland Indians
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Plain Dealer
ESPN:
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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New York Daily News:
Mets waste a Brandon Nimmo homer in loss to Red Sox, now hand the ball to Jacob deGrom for a potential series victory — It's up to Jacob deGrom now. — The Mets ace will take the ball Sunday afternoon with a lot riding on his start against Chris Sale. DeGrom will have a chance to bolster …
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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ESPN:
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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MLB Baseball News … and Viva El Birdos
Mike Chiari / Bleacher Report:
Yasiel Puig Blasts 5th Home Run in 2 Games vs. Cardinals
Yasiel Puig Blasts 5th Home Run in 2 Games vs. Cardinals
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MLB Baseball News … and True Blue LA
Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Yasiel Puig's increased focus leading to better production
Yasiel Puig's increased focus leading to better production
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USA Today
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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Gulf News:
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.
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.”
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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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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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
30 years later, cancer survivor re-unites with Don Mattingly
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MLB Baseball News …
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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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays Tales: Why every day is Sunday fun day
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
Jon Jay's bizarre triple lifts Diamondbacks to much-needed win over Astros
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MLB Baseball News …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks pitcher Clay Buchholz's season likely over due to flexor strain in elbow
Diamondbacks pitcher Clay Buchholz's season likely over due to flexor strain in elbow
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AZ Snake Pit and MLB Baseball News …
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
Acuna goes 4 for 5, Braves win 6th straight
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MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop and Federal Baseball
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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WCCO | CBS Minnesota and Twinkie Town
ESPN:
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 …
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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MLB Baseball News …, Lone Star Ball and Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Bernie Wilson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Profar, Mendez lead Rangers to 4-0 win over Padres
Profar, Mendez lead Rangers to 4-0 win over Padres
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Gaslamp Ball