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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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Travis Andersen / BostonGlobe.com:
Red Sox division title banner falls off truck; its return may cost them  —  The Red Sox know a thing or two about high-stakes negotiations — with marquee free agents, or sponsorship partners.  —  But now they have to contend with Louie Iacuzzi, a 44-year-old Malden resident who …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News … and NewsCut
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
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.
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
Associated Press:
Indians' Trevor Bauer throws to hitters for first time since injury
ESPN:   Ian Kinsler leading off for Red Sox with Mookie Betts sidelined by side injury
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.
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
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:   Dave Roberts: Things ‘coming together at the right time’ for Dodgers
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
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves avoid sweep at home against Cardinals  —  No one told the Braves they were at home Wednesday.  The offense produced, the bullpen protected a lead and jollification was abound.  —  What a difference a game makes, as the cliché goes.  —  Touki Toussaint, in his fourth start, was tasked with the stopper role.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Cardinals feel right at home in Atlanta as they gain another game in wild-card race
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   With Cardinals trumpeting his candidacy, Flaherty faces rookie favorite, Acuna
Daily Record:
Last Slide  —  NEW YORK - If the situation arises, Aroldis Chapman will be ready to save tonight's game against the Red Sox.  —  The flame-throwing, left-handed Yankees' closer has been activated from the 10-day disabled list, on the heels of slugging right fielder Aaron Judge's return to the lineup on Tuesday.
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Craig Calcaterra / NBCSports.com:
Yankees activate Aroldis Chapman
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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Associated Press:   Rookie leads Astros to shutout over Mariners
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 …
Gerry Fraley / Dallas Morning News:
Matt Bush's season: From rotation candidate to elbow surgery  —  ARLINGTON — Right-hander Matt Bush opened the season pushing for a spot in the Texas Rangers' rotation.  —  Bush ended the season on Tuesday on an operating table.  —  Bush underwent surgery to repair a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in the right elbow.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Gabe Lacques / Knoxville News-Sentinel:
Is this Bryce Harper's last hurrah with the Nationals?  —  WASHINGTON - On a recent evening at Nationals Park, the home team sought cover in the dugout as yet another weather delay disrupted a game.  Most of the Washington Nationals scurried with dispatch to shelter, but Bryce Harper slowed to a walk.
Arizona Republic:
Last Slide  —  Several former Arizona high school and college baseball players are having standout seasons in Major League Baseball in 2018.  —  Oakland A's outfielder Khris Davis is leading the list.  —  The former Glendale Deer Valley high standout leads all of baseball with 43 home runs (through Tuesday's games).
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Even by Atlanta standards, it would be hard for Braves to lose NL East  —  Math heavily favors the Braves winning the National League East.  Of course, it also favored the Falcons up 28-3, and the Bulldogs up ...  Anyway, the Braves carry a 5-1/2 game lead into play Wednesday.
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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Matt Breen / Philly.com:   Phillies top Mets, keeps slim playoff hopes alive behind Jorge Alfaro's home run
 
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
NY Mets' pick Jarred Kelenic is hopeful his introduction to pro ball helps him next season
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Mosquitoes arrive at Miller Park for the Brewers' stretch run
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Mike Montgomery: ‘I can be a starter in this league’
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Stuck in a skid, Carpenter gets a break before sprint to a finish
Bryce Miller / The Charlotte Observer:
As Tatis Jr. knocks on door, Padres face Freddy Galvis question
Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Shaw's 2-run single lifts Giants over last-place Padres, 5-4
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Alan Saunders / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Lavarnway drives in winning run, Pirates top Royals in 11
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: Ji-Man Choi impresses fellow South Korean major-league
Discussion: DRaysBay and MLB Baseball News …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Michael Lorenzen solid in 1st start since 2015 as Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee Brewers
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide  —  The Diamondbacks' sudden descent has brought upon …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Javier Baez and Christian Yelich battling to end in National League MVP race
Detroit Free Press:
Last Slide  —  As expected, Michael Fulmer's season is over.
 

 
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