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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs show off playoff formula in beating Diamondbacks  —  PHOENIX — The playoff formula finally came together for the Chicago Cubs.  Even if it was for just one game, during the busiest stretch of any team in baseball this season, the Cubs reminded the National League what they're capable of.
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide  —  After an arduous road trip in which the …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and AZ Snake Pit
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Kris Bryant and Kyle Hendricks are finding their grooves for the Cubs
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs bullpen still unsung despite ranking as the best in the National League
Chicago Tribune:   NL Central tracker: Cubs' magic number at 10 after road victory over Diamondbacks
Marly Rivera / ESPN:
Boston's ‘Cora Four’ has the stuff dynasties are made of  —  BOSTON — The 1912 Red Sox won 105 regular-season games, more than any other team in Boston's history, but they did not accomplish it with the flair that the 2018 team has done it this season while also playing a youthful brand of Beantown baseball.
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Associated Press:
DODGERS 8, ROCKIES 2  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joc Pederson hit two homers, Max Muncy added a three-run shot and Los Angeles moved back into first place in the NL West with a victory over Colorado.  —  It was a rough night all-around for the Rockies, who lost slugging shortstop Trevor Story in the fourth inning with an elbow injury.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Cardinals keep Braves at bay with four homers, regain slim lead in wild-card race
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Dodgers' recent success has been built on sacrifice  —  LOS ANGELES — Joc Pederson, who accumulated 10 total bases in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-2 surge over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night, has started only 51 percent of the time since the beginning of August.
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Bill Shaikin / The Charlotte Observer:   Ryu, Pederson lead way as Dodgers cruise past Rockies for division lead
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Dodgers, Rockies competing to (likely) face Braves in NLDS
Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Recycling  —  Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter.  —  The Reds are probably sick of seeing Christian Yelich at this point.  —  Yelich hit for the cycle against Cincinnati on Monday in Milwaukee, accomplishing the feat in just six innings before being lifted in the Brewers' 8-0 blowout win.
Discussion: Baseball Prospectus
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Associated Press:   Baseball notebook: Yankees' Judge, Chapman clear hurdles
Associated Press:
Crawford, Longoria homer to carry Giants over Padres 4-2  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants' rookies got the better of the San Diego Padres' youngsters in a matchup of NL West teams playing out the season.  —  While veterans Brandon Crawford and Evan Longoria homered off Bryan Mitchell …
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Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants' kids, led by Chris Shaw, outshine Padres in victory
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers announce two-year development deal with new Class AAA franchise in San Antonio  —  The Milwaukee Brewers announced their new Class AAA affiliate Tuesday morning and it's not the one many had speculated.  —  The Brewers announced a two-year player development with San Antonio …
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers, San Antonio Missions Announce Triple-A Affiliate Agreement
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
A conversation with Ben Zobrist  —  He's vying for his first batting title and a third World Series championship in four years — and he's doing it when most guys are winding down their careers.  In a lengthy conversation with Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
After Triple-A title game, more Memphis players could be called up by Cards  —  ATLANTA  • In a rematch of last year's Triple-A championship, the Cardinals' Class AAA affiliate Memphis will turn to Kevin Herget, a righthander, to start Tuesday night against Durham at Columbus, Ohio (6:05 p.m., NBC Sports Network).
Discussion: Minor League Ball
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Once Norris' finger heals, Cardinals will use veteran on lefties
Chelsea Janes / Houston Chronicle:
Nationals' young relievers get tough on-the-job training in loss to Marlins  —  MIAMI — The trick most veteran relievers know that less experienced ones do not is how to slow an inning when it begins to gain speed.  —  For younger relievers falling behind tends to escalate more quickly …
Discussion: Federal Baseball and Fish Stripes
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Dave Martinez seems secure to return as Nationals manager. At least for now.
Associated Press:
Vogelbach's slam in 8th powers Seattle over Houston 4-1  —  The loss cut Houston's lead in the AL West to four games over Oakland, which was off Monday night.  —  HOUSTON (AP) - Rookie pinch-hitter Daniel Vogelbach's first career grand slam with two outs in the eighth inning lifted …
Tim Keown / ESPN:
The Oakland A's are streaking towards October  —  BY THE TIME he neared second base, Oakland shortstop Marcus Semien sensed something was off.  The vibe in Minute Maid Park was weirdly uncomfortable.  It's not like he expected an ovation in Houston, but this was like jogging through a crypt.
Yahoo Sports / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Orioles catcher has harsh words for his team: ‘We suck’  —  Let's start with the truth: the Baltimore Orioles have had a putrid year.  They're 60 games out of first place in the American League East, they have the worst record in baseball, they were the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention …
Rotoworld.com:
MLB Power Rankings: Week 25  —  16. Washington Nationals  —  Last Week: 16  —  Max Scherzer had his worst outing of the year last Friday against the Braves, allowing a season-high six earned runs over a season-low four innings as part of a 10-5 loss to Atlanta.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs honor Jared Young and Matt Swarmer with minor-league honors  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Two unheralded draft picks emerged as the Cubs' 2018 minor-league player and pitcher of the year.  —  First baseman Jared Young, a 15th round pick in the 2017 draft out of OId Dominion …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon's Respect 90 Foundation helps fund children's hospital renovations  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon's Respect 90 Foundation will be recognized Tuesday for their contributions toward the renovation of a children's hospital in Mesa, Ariz.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Javier Baez strong contender for Silver Slugger Award  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Javier Baez's defensive versatility may cost him a shot at earning a Gold Glove Award — his major individual goal entering the 2018 season — but he is in the running for another award.
 
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Chris Vivlamore / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Riley, Toussaint named Braves' minor leaguers of the year
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Mike Montgomery wants to pitch deeper into games: ‘I feel as good as I have all year’
Daily Record:
Justin Dunn, Mets' 2016 first-rounder, enjoys strong 2018 campaign
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Select Justus Sheffield, Move Clint Frazier To 60-Day DL
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Trevor Story Set For Testing After Exiting Contest With Elbow Injury
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ESPN:
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