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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB power rankings: Nationals, A's stunned us with their collapse, uprising  —  As the final week of the regular season dawns, USA TODAY Sports' power rankings remain largely unchanged - the top nine are intact as playoff races settle.  —  It's a different story looking back on our preseason rankings, however.
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Bill Shaikin / The Charlotte Observer:
Dodgers are weighing nuclear option regarding Clayton Kershaw  —  LOS ANGELES  —  There is no finality in Clayton Kershaw's future.  There is uncertainty, which is why he took the mound at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday with thoughts beyond that night's game.  —  Not too many thoughts …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Colorado Rockies resurgence reminiscent of magical 2007 postseason run  —  PHOENIX — The last boys of Rocktober - the most magical period in the Colorado Rockies' history - are working on a sequel.  —  Baseball's last remaining division race could be one for the ages, bringing back a whole lot of memories.
Arizona Republic:
Game Day: Robbie Ray, Arizona Diamondbacks open series vs. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers in their final home series of the season Monday through Wednesday.  —  Follow our updates.  —  Pregame reading Monday's game
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Dodgers have one week to prove they're better than Rockies
Discussion: CBS Dallas
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Matt Kemp making most of limited role
Discussion: DodgerBlue.com
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide  —  With the Los Angeles Dodgers in town for three games …
Derek Montilla / Arizona Sports:
Diamondbacks swept by Rockies, eliminated from playoff hunt Sunday
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit and The Good Phight
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Lefty reliever Jennings to start for Brewers against Cards  —  Lefthanded reliever Dan Jennings, who never has started a game in 381 major-league appearances, will be the Milwaukee Brewers' starter against the Cardinals on Monday night in the first game of a showdown series at Busch Stadium between …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Series preview: Cardinals vs. Milwaukee
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   J. Martinez is on an upswing at the plate
Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Brewers-Cardinals, A's-M's highlight night
Discussion: Viva El Birdos and Brew Crew Ball
Benjamin Hochman / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   What to anticipate from Yelich and other Brewers hitters against Cards
Angela Hutti / FOX2now.com:
Cardinals sweep Giants with 9-2, stay on track for wild card
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Viva El Birdos
Jay Jaffe / ESPN:
Division, wild-card races at a glance  —  We're down to the final week of the regular season.  The Red Sox, Indians and Braves have clinched their respective divisions, and the Yankees have clinched a wild-card spot.  Everything else is up for grabs, though some teams have a firmer grip …
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB playoffs: Four burning questions for the final week of regular season  —  In between champagne showers, so many questions.  —  As several major league clubs mop up from - or line the lockers in anticipation of - playoff or division-clinching wins, the postseason is bearing down quickly.
San Francisco Chronicle:
Shoulder issue ends Astros' pitcher Charlie Morton's start  —  Charlie Morton's start was going to be short; Houston manager A.J. Hinch just didn't think in would be this short.  —  After noticing a dip in velocity, Hinch pulled Morton after one inning Sunday because of discomfort in his pitching shoulder.
Discussion: Over the Monster
Associated Press:   Morton leaves Astros' 6-2 win over Angels due to shoulder
Columbus Telegram:
Kluber gets the start for Indians in series opener against White Sox  —  Cleveland Indians (87-68, first in AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (61-94, fourth in AL Central)  —  PROBABLE PITCHERS: Indians: Corey Kluber (19-7, 2.93 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 205 strikeouts) White Sox: Dylan Covey (5-13, 5.33 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 81 strikeouts)
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Column: Selling fans on the White Sox in 2019 will be no easy task
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   3 things we learned from the Cubs-White Sox series
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:   Rick Renteria says his White Sox still have plenty to play for in the season's final week
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees' Gary Sanchez has October to change narrative on his 2018 season  —  Aaron Boone on Gary Sanchez's play behind the plate and Yanks missed opportunities in tough first inning en route to loss to A's in Oakland Wednesday Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera  —  NEW YORK - Postseason represents Gary Sanchez's salvation.
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ESPN:   Gregorius injury overshadows Yankees' wild-card battle
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:   MLB Power Rankings: As wild card races wind down, which non-playoff teams will make the leap in 2019?
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Terrance Gore could provide a late-inning kick to Cubs playoff roster  —  Chicago Tribune  —  With the Cubs in position to clinch a National League playoff berth as soon as Monday night, there's reason to start sculpting the 25-man postseason roster.  —  And given that every run …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Jason Heyward's winning ways help him stay calm for the Cubs during pennant races
New York Post:
Yankees reveal Didi Gregorius stunner: May be done for year  —  Aaron Boone delivered the last news anyone wanted to hear Sunday after the Yankees' 6-3 loss: Didi Gregorius has a wrist injury.  —  Gregorius tore cartilage in his right wrist while sliding home Saturday, according to the Yankees manager.
Discussion: NBCSports.com and WEEI
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Zach Braziller / New York Post:
How Yankees could shuffle after Didi Gregorius crusher
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Associated Press:   MLB: Yankees' Didi Gregorius has a wrist injury
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Didi Gregorius to be re-evaluated in a few days after injuring wrist
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
What's still at stake the final week of the regular season  —  This is it, my friends.  The final week of the regular season.  We've come so far.  Remember when the Mets were 11-1?  Remember when Didi Gregorius led the majors with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs at the end of April and Johnny Cueto had a 0.84 ERA after the first month?
Sarah Langs / ESPN:
Records that could fall in final week of MLB season  —  From the difference between teams at the top of the standings and those at the very bottom, to the number of balls in play (or not in play, to be specific), it has been a historic season in the majors.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS
Associated Press:
Beltre cheered in possible Texas finale, win vs Mariners  —  The Rangers rallied after the standing ovation  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Beltre was given a standing ovation when he was removed from what could be his last home game for Texas, just before the Rangers rallied for four runs …
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
David Wright had a knack for producing in big spots during his career  —  David Wright discusses his second sim game Tuesday Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  Before the injuries derailed his career, Mets third baseman David Wright seemed destined to land in the Hall of Fame one day.
Discussion: NorthJersey.com
 
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Hounded by hamstring soreness, Wong joins other Cardinals playing with caution
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
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