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9:20 PM ET, September 18, 2018

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ESPN:
Justus Sheffield could make big league debut for Yankees this week  —  NEW YORK — Left-hander Justus Sheffield was put on the roster by the New York Yankees and could make his major league debut this week.  —  The 22-year-old Sheffield was 6-4 with a 2.56 ERA in 15 starts and five relief appearances …
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John Rowe / Daily Record:   Justus Sheffield ready to contribute for New York Yankees; Aroldis Chapman nears return
Associated Press:
Baseball notebook: Yankees' Judge, Chapman clear hurdles
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Select Justus Sheffield, Move Clint Frazier To 60-Day DL
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals, Fresno Grizzlies Announce Triple-A Affiliate Agreement  —  The Nationals announced Tuesday that they've reached an agreement with the Fresno Grizzlies to serve as their new Triple-A affiliate.  The newly agreed upon player development contract (PDC) is a two-year arrangement.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers, San Antonio Missions Announce Triple-A Affiliate Agreement
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers announce two-year development deal with new Class AAA franchise in San Antonio
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
Craig Calcaterra / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:   The minor league affiliate shuffle sends the Nats' Triple-A team to . . . Fresno?
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Left-handed hitters continue to crush Cincinnati Reds pitchers  —  Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer  —  MILWAUKEE - When Reds manager Jim Riggleman was asked about Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich's success against his team this season, Riggleman responded that left-handed hitters have given Reds pitchers problems.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: Michael Lorenzen likely to start again, Homer Bailey done for season  —  Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer  —  MILWAUKEE - Michael Lorenzen made his first start since 2015 against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday and he will likely make another start when his spot …
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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ESPN:
Ian Kinsler leading off for Red Sox with Mookie Betts sidelined by side injury  —  Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts, who left Sunday's game against the Mets after injuring his side while making a throw, is being held out of the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Yankees in rainy New York.
Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Gibbons stands up for Blue Jays farm system  —  BALTIMORE — Even though the Blue Jays were 14 games under .500 entering play Tuesday, and out of the American League playoff picture, manager John Gibbons said the young players have “rejuvenated” the club.  —  “You know what, I'm excited,” said Gibbons.
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ESPN:
Athletics have plenty to play for against Angels
Discussion: Athletics Nation
Gary Phillips / Forbes:
Wild Card Starter No Easy Choice For Yankees As Decision Looms
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Indians' Trevor Bauer throws to hitters for first time since injury  —  CLEVELAND — Trevor Bauer threw to hitters for the first time since breaking his right leg last month and hopes to be back on the mound for Cleveland in time for the postseason.  —  The right-hander pitched three simulated innings …
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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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Inside Pitch: What would send the Cardinals over the top?
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 …
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
Discussion: True Blue LA
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kris Bryant and Kyle Hendricks are finding their grooves for the Cubs  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs' offense gained attention Monday night for their breakout that included the first home run by Kris Bryant since July 21, three days before he went on the 10-day disabled list …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:   Cubs show off playoff formula in beating Diamondbacks
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 …
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies' Asdrubal Cabrera's injury should open time for shortstop J.P. Crawford  —  Gabe Kapler does not want to look to 2019 until his final chip in the postseason race has been spent and his chair at the playoff table has been removed.  But the Phillies manager — thanks to Monday night's injury …
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 …
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Amid walkfest, Braves hit bump - don't sweat it just yet  —  The Braves have a walking problem, but there's still little reason to overreact to a brief rut.  —  From distressed social-media postings to the questions manager Brian Snitker faced in Tuesday's pregame, there's been a level …
Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Gurriel said it would be a mistake to dump veteran DH Morales next year, especially with Guerrero coming up  —  BALTIMORE - Try telling Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Aledmys Diaz or any of the young Latin kids in the Blue Jays clubhouse that the Jays would be better off getting rid of veteran DH Kendrys Morales next year.
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 …
Ryan Gorcey / The San Francisco Examiner:
Oakland Athletics pitcher Andrew Triggs to undergo thoracic outlet surgery  —  The Oakland athletics have announced that right-handed pitcher Andrew Triggs will undergo thoracic outlet surgery on Sept. 26.  —  Triggs, who was placed on the 60-day disabled list on July 13, will undergo the surgery …
Discussion: Athletics Nation
 
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Jason Heyward returns to lineup at Diamondbacks
Daily Record:
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Associated Press:
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs honor Jared Young and Matt Swarmer with minor-league honors
Rotoworld.com:
MLB Power Rankings: Week 25
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Javier Baez strong contender for Silver Slugger 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
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Asdrubal Cabrera injured in Phils' loss to Mets | Extra Innings
Tim Keown / ESPN:
The Oakland A's are streaking towards October
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
After Triple-A title game, more Memphis players could be called up by Cards
Discussion: Minor League Ball
Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Recycling
Discussion: Baseball Prospectus
 

 
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