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11:10 PM ET, September 18, 2018

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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Michael Lorenzen solid in 1st start since 2015 as Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE - Pitching out of the bullpen for the last three seasons, Michael Lorenzen always wanted another opportunity as a starter.  —  He tried to earn starting jobs in Spring Training.
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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.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Javier Baez and Christian Yelich battling to end in National League MVP race  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Christian Yelich and Javier Baez are riding on parallel tracks with October on the horizon, trying to take their teams to the postseason while competing for National League Most Valuable Player honors.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:   Cincinnati Reds notes: Michael Lorenzen likely to start again, Homer Bailey done for season
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:
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
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.
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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.
Discussion: Over the Monster
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.
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ESPN:   Justus Sheffield could make big league debut for Yankees this week
Associated Press:
Baseball notebook: Yankees' Judge, Chapman clear hurdles
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: Lone Star Ball and Pinstripe Alley
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?
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 …
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies top Mets, keeps slim playoff hopes alive behind Jorge Alfaro's home run  —  The conversation began to turn to 2019 earlier this week as the Phillies continued to pile up losses in the season's final month when Gabe Kapler was asked if Jorge Alfaro would be his starting catcher next year.
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 …
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
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.
Associated Press:
Council approves $135M in funding for Mariners' ballpark  —  SEATTLE — The King County Council has approved $135 million in public funding for improvements at Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners.  —  The funding package passed in a 5-4 vote on Monday.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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 …
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 …
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.  —  Head trainer Nick Paparesta confirmed to the Examiner that Triggs is suffering …
Discussion: Athletics Nation
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Shut Down Brandon Morrow  —  The Cubs have shut down Brandon Morrow for the remainder of the 2018 season, president of baseball operations Theo Epstein announced to reporters Tuesday (Twitter link via Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune).  Morrow has been out since mid July due to a biceps injury.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
 
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies' Asdrubal Cabrera's injury should open time for shortstop J.P. Crawford
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Jason Heyward returns to lineup at Diamondbacks
Daily Record:
New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies lineups for Tuesday night as Steven Matz gets start
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Rain forecast pushes Yankees-Red Sox to night game
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
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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
Tim Keown / ESPN:
The Oakland A's are streaking towards October
Associated Press:
Crawford, Longoria homer to carry Giants over Padres 4-2
Associated Press:
Vogelbach's slam in 8th powers Seattle over Houston 4-1
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Dodgers' recent success has been built on sacrifice
 

 
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