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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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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Column: Javier Baez and Christian Yelich battling to end in National League MVP race
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Michael Lorenzen solid in 1st start since 2015 as Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee Brewers
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: Michael Lorenzen likely to start again, Homer Bailey done for season
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Real or Not?  New pen problems could hurt Cubs', Braves' chances  —  Let's talk about National League bullpens.The Chicago Cubs announced that closer Brandon Morrow won't pitch again this season or in the playoffs, as he's been slow to heal from a bone bruise in his pitching arm.
Discussion: NESN.com and Pinstripe Alley
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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.
Marly Rivera / ESPN:
Boston's ‘Cora Four’ has the stuff dynasties are made of
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 …
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Steve Herrick / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Kluber wins 19th, strikes out 11 as Indians top White Sox  —  Corey Kluber struck out 11 in eight innings to record his career-high 19th win as the  —  Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Tuesday night.  —  Kluber (19-7), who allowed three runs, topped 200 strikeouts for the fifth straight season.
Discussion: South Side Sox and Let's Go Tribe
Mike Cranston / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Alfaro's HR overshadows Matz's big night; Phillies top Mets  —  Jorge Alfaro hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth inning and the  —  Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the  —  New York Mets 5-2 on Tuesday night to boost their faint playoff hopes.  —  Philadelphia overcame an uneven outing from ace
Discussion: The Good Phight
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Daily Record:
New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies lineups for Tuesday night as Steven Matz gets start  —  It will now be Steven Matz's turn to continue the Mets' dominance of the Phillies this season.  —  The Mets moved to 11-6 over the Phillies this season with a win on Monday night despite being 6.5 games behind Philadelphia in the NL East.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:   Phillies top Mets, keeps slim playoff hopes alive behind Jorge Alfaro's home run
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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Craig Calcaterra / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:   The minor league affiliate shuffle sends the Nats' Triple-A team to . . . Fresno?
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
Associated Press:
Rookie leads Astros to shutout over Mariners  —  Josh James struck out 7 in just over 5 innings  —  HOUSTON (AP) — If rookie Josh James keeps throwing this way, he might just pitch himself onto Houston's postseason roster.  —  James (1-) struck out seven and scattered four hits …
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Associated Press:
Vogelbach's slam in 8th powers Seattle over Houston 4-1
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
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
Beth Harris / Associated Press:
Taylor HR in 10th, Dodgers top Rockies 3-2, pad NL West lead  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Chris Taylor hit a high-arching, solo home run to left field in the 10th inning, lifting the Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies that extended Los Angeles' NL West lead to 1 ½ games on Tuesday night.
Discussion: True Blue LA
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Inside Pitch: What would send the Cardinals over the top?  —  In this edition of Inside Pitch, sports columnists Jeff Gordon and Ben Frederickson name one thing (OK, a couple things) that would have to happen for the Cardinals to surge ahead in the race for a National League wild-card spot.  —  Tags
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Associated Press:   DODGERS 8, ROCKIES 2  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joc Pederson hit …
Detroit Free Press:
Last Slide  —  As expected, Michael Fulmer's season is over.  —  Fulmer flew out of town on Tuesday afternoon for a second opinion on an MRI scan which showed a torn right meniscus, Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said.  —  Fulmer will visit renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla. on Wednesday.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
With Cardinals trumpeting his candidacy, Flaherty faces rookie favorite, Acuna  —  ATLANTA  • Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong, last year's runner-up for the National League's Rookie of the Year Award, was ready to field the question Tuesday about his teammate Jack Flaherty's underdog candidacy for the award.
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.
Discussion: Camden Chat
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: Ji-Man Choi impresses fellow South Korean major-league  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — DH Ji-Man Choi has impressed a lot of people with his increasing offensive production since joining the Rays in July.  —  That includes fellow South Korean Shin-Soo Choo, the Rangers' veteran outfielder/DH …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Jason Heyward returns to lineup at Diamondbacks  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Jason Heyward hopes to give the Cubs a lift Tuesday night when he returns to the lineup against the Diamondbacks.  —  Heyward, who will start in right field, missed 16 games due to a right hamstring strain on Aug. 30.
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide  —  The Diamondbacks' sudden descent has brought upon a host of questions that just a month ago seemed to be perhaps a full year away.  The most prominent among them: Is Paul Goldschmidt's time with the franchise nearing an end?  —  Barring a miraculous comeback …
 
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Alan Saunders / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Lavarnway drives in winning run, Pirates top Royals in 11
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Associated Press:
Council approves $135M in funding for Mariners' ballpark
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Shut Down Brandon Morrow
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Gibbons stands up for Blue Jays farm system
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies' Asdrubal Cabrera's injury should open time for shortstop J.P. Crawford
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Amid walkfest, Braves hit bump - don't sweat it just yet
Ryan Gorcey / The San Francisco Examiner:
Oakland Athletics pitcher Andrew Triggs to undergo thoracic outlet surgery
Discussion: Athletics Nation
Associated Press:
Rain forecast pushes Yankees-Red Sox to night game
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon's Respect 90 Foundation helps fund children's hospital renovations
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
Chris Vivlamore / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Riley, Toussaint named Braves' minor leaguers of the year
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
A conversation with Ben Zobrist
Associated Press:
Crawford, Longoria homer to carry Giants over Padres 4-2
 

 
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How to Be Real With Your Kids  —  Actor Penn Badgley reads the essay “Watching Them Watching Me” …

Daily Star:
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