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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.
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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.
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Pinstripe Alley, NESN.com and Over the Monster
Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Way-too-early Yankees-Red Sox playoff preview — During the first two installments of this preview series, we looked at how Boston Red Sox match up with two potential American League Championship Series opponents, the Indians and the Astros. — EDITOR'S PICKS
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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MLB Baseball News … and True Blue LA
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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.
Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Chris Taylor walks it off for the Dodgers to beat the Rockies in extras and increase NL West lead
Chris Taylor walks it off for the Dodgers to beat the Rockies in extras and increase NL West lead
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The Comeback
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’ — Chicago Tribune — Of all the productive at-bats in the Cubs' 9-1 cozy victory Tuesday night over the Diamondbacks, Anthony Rizzo's one in the first-inning that resulted in a line drive was as important as any.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Javier Baez, Daniel Murphy power Cubs to 9-1 win, expand NL Central lead to 3 1/2 games
Javier Baez, Daniel Murphy power Cubs to 9-1 win, expand NL Central lead to 3 1/2 games
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and AZ Snake Pit
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:
Michael Lorenzen solid in 1st start since 2015 as Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee Brewers
Michael Lorenzen solid in 1st start since 2015 as Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee Brewers
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MLB Baseball News …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Javier Baez and Christian Yelich battling to end in National League MVP race
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: Michael Lorenzen likely to start again, Homer Bailey done for season
Cincinnati Reds notes: Michael Lorenzen likely to start again, Homer Bailey done for season
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MLB Baseball News … and Brew Crew Ball
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.
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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
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The Good Phight
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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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MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
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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.
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South Side Sox and Let's Go Tribe
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 …
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MLB Baseball News … and Gaslamp Ball
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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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 …
FiveThirtyEight:
The Orioles And Royals Could At Least Still Beat Triple-A Teams ... Right? — The Baltimore Orioles really struggled in the season's second half, going 17-26 in the International League. Fortunately for Baltimore, they still managed to hold off the Charlotte Knights and Gwinnett Stripers by a comfortable margin in the South Division.
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Baseball America, Kansas City, Royals Review, Minor League Ball and Sportsnet.ca
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Yahoo Sports / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Orioles catcher has harsh words for his team: ‘We suck’
Orioles catcher has harsh words for his team: ‘We suck’
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Camden Chat, USA Today, The Athletic, NBCSports.com and Bless You Boys
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 …
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DRaysBay and MLB Baseball News …