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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Joe Maddon to wear kicker Jim Bakken's jersey on flight home from Arizona  —  Chicago Tribune  —  First baseman Anthony Rizzo promised he won' wear his uniform on the Cubs' charter flight home Wednesday night.  —  In fact, Rizzo said he had to shop for clothes after “underpacking” for this three-game road trip to Phoenix.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Anthony Rizzo's 17-pitch out sparks Cubs: ‘When you see the guy working the bat like that, something good follows’
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:   Revived offense could provide the best fix for Cubs' bullpen
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:   Last Slide  —  Diamondbacks catcher Jeff Mathis understands …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:   Left-handed hitters continue to crush Cincinnati Reds pitchers
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Column: Javier Baez and Christian Yelich battling to end in National League MVP race
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Javier Baez, Daniel Murphy power Cubs to 9-1 win, expand NL Central lead to 3 1/2 games
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and AZ Snake Pit
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.
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ESPN:
Why aren't the Dodgers even better?  —  The first few months of 2013 were an embarrassing time for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  It was the first full year under their new ownership, the first year they were spending more than any other team in the National League.  And at the end of June they were in last place.
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:   Dave Roberts: Things ‘coming together at the right time’ for Dodgers
Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Chris Taylor walks it off for the Dodgers to beat the Rockies in extras and increase NL West lead
Discussion: The Comeback
Associated Press:
Yankees top Red Sox 3-2, deny Boston a division clincher  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Walker hit a three-run homer, Zach Britton started a game-ending double play on New York's third try in the ninth inning and the Yankees kept the Boston Red Sox from a bubbly celebration in the Bronx for at least another night with a 3-2 victory Tuesday.
Discussion: Over the Monster
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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.
Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:   Way-too-early Yankees-Red Sox playoff preview
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.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Stuck in a skid, Carpenter gets a break before sprint to a finish  —  ATLANTA  • With a chance to remain perfect at SunTrust Park in Cobb County, Ga., and sweep a series against the hometown Braves, the Cardinals turn to one of the best young pitchers in the National League.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals feel right at home in Atlanta as they gain another game in wild-card race  —  ATLANTA  • In a corner of Busch Stadium on Saturday evening, less than an hour after a third consecutive loss to the Dodgers and slipping another rung down in the wild-card standings …
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:
Gonzalez's homer helps Astros down Mariners 7-0  —  Houston, which eliminated the Mariners from contention for the AL West title with the victory, entered the day four games ahead of Oakland atop the division standings.  The Athletics played later against the Angels.
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
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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Matt Breen / Philly.com:   Phillies top Mets, keeps slim playoff hopes alive behind Jorge Alfaro's home run
Daily Record:
New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies lineups for Tuesday night as Steven Matz gets start
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.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: Michael Lorenzen likely to start again, Homer Bailey done for season
Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Shaw's 2-run single lifts Giants over last-place Padres, 5-4  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Hunter Pence isn't slowing down even though his seven-year run with the San Francisco Giants — which includes two World Series titles — is coming to an end.  —  The 35-year-old Pence homered …
Bryce Miller / The Charlotte Observer:
As Tatis Jr. knocks on door, Padres face Freddy Galvis question  —  SAN DIGEO  —  The question looms as the most intriguing and debatable of the Padres' offseason: What do you do with Freddy Galvis?  —  What do you do with the defensive glue for an infield that's gotten younger …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Mike Montgomery: ‘I can be a starter in this league’  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Left-hander Mike Montgomery got his wish to pitch deeper into games Tuesday night, and he rewarded the Cubs with six innings of four-hit ball in a 9-1 win over the Diamondbacks.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Mosquitoes arrive at Miller Park for the Brewers' stretch run  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Wrigley Field has had its detractors over the years, particularly visiting players who are crammed into the tiny clubhouse for a three- or four-game series.  —  Suffice to say, it's not the favorite destination for players used to modern comforts.
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
It's all about October as Aaron Judge returns to the Yankees  —  NEW YORK — As he kicked the dirt in the Yankee Stadium batter's box, Aaron Judge looked down at his feet and paused.  —  An ovation still echoed around the park.  The slugger, absent for nearly eight weeks due to a wrist injury …
 
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide  —  The Diamondbacks' sudden descent has brought upon …
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ESPN:
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
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Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
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