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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Revived offense could provide the best fix for Cubs' bullpen — PHOENIX — Perhaps the Chicago Cubs found the secret to playing without a true closer: Dominate the opposition at the plate while taking save opportunities out of the equation. There was no need for any ninth-inning nail-biting on Tuesday …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — Diamondbacks catcher Jeff Mathis understands how things might have looked from the outside on Tuesday night - and how things have looked for the better part of the past month. He can see why some might conclude that the Diamondbacks have packed it in. He just doesn't believe the perception is the reality.
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.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Jason Heyward returns to lineup at Diamondbacks — Chicago Tribune — Jason Heyward hopes to give the Cubs a lift Tuesday night when he returns to the lineup against the Diamondbacks. — Heyward, who will start in right field, missed 16 games due to a right hamstring strain on Aug. 30.
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AZ Snake Pit
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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NESN.com and Pinstripe Alley
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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.
Marly Rivera / ESPN:
Boston's ‘Cora Four’ has the stuff dynasties are made of
Boston's ‘Cora Four’ has the stuff dynasties are made of
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MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
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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Let's Go Tribe and South Side Sox
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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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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MLB Baseball News … and Amazin' Avenue
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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MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
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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
Brewers, San Antonio Missions Announce Triple-A Affiliate Agreement
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Al's Ramblings
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers announce two-year development deal with new Class AAA franchise in San Antonio
Brewers announce two-year development deal with new Class AAA franchise in San Antonio
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Gaslamp Ball
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.
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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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True Blue LA
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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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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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
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
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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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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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.
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.
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.
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Camden Chat