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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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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 …
Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Recycling
Discussion: Baseball Prospectus
Associated Press:
MLB: Christian Yelich completes second cycle of season — both against Reds
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Red Reporter
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  —  NEW YORK - Justus Sheffield's long-term goal is to be a starting pitcher for the Yankees.  For now, he's content to be a reliever.  —  “I'll do whatever they want me to,” Sheffield said before Tuesday night's game against the Red Sox.
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?
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 …
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.
ESPN:
Athletics have plenty to play for against Angels  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Right-hander Liam Hendriks gets another opportunity to convince the Oakland Athletics to take “bullpenning” into the postseason when he opens a six-game homestand Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels.
Discussion: Athletics Nation
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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 …
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 …
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.
 
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
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Ryan Gorcey / The San Francisco Examiner:
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Associated Press:
Rain forecast pushes Yankees-Red Sox to night game
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs honor Jared Young and Matt Swarmer with minor-league honors
Rotoworld.com:
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
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Chris Vivlamore / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Riley, Toussaint named Braves' minor leaguers of the year
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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
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Games of the Day  —  The Red Sox can clinch the AL East …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and USA Today
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
 

 
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