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Jesse Yomtov / Tennessean.com:
Blue Jays closer Ken Giles ‘felt trapped’ during time with Astros — Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles isn't backing down from comments he made about his time with the Houston Astros. — The World Series champions traded Giles to the Blue Jays on July 30, ending his rocky tenure in Houston.
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The Commercial Appeal, Houston Chronicle and MLB Baseball News …
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ESPN:
Roberto Osuna receives chilly reception in return to Toronto — Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna heard a chorus of boos Monday while making his first appearance in Toronto since being arrested on an assault charge in May. — EDITOR'S PICKS — Osuna earned his 19th save in 20 opportunities …
Associated Press:
McCann, Reddick go back-to-back, Astros beat Blue Jays 5-3 — Dallas Keuchel (12-11) allowed three runs and seven hits in five innings for his first win since Sept. 3 against Minnesota. — TORONTO (AP) - Brian McCann and Josh Reddick hit back-to-back home runs, and the Houston Astros beat …
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The Crawfish Boxes and Bluebird Banter
ESPN:
Former Astros closer Ken Giles criticizes culture in Houston, draws response from A.J. Hinch — MLB, Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays — Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles is sticking to his criticism of his former team, the Houston Astros, a position that has drawn a rebuttal from Astros manager A.J. Hinch.
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baseballmusings.com
Mark Didtler / Associated Press:
Rays knocked out of playoff contention with 4-1 loss to Yankees — Brett Gardner and the Yankees dropped the Rays from the playoff picture. — The players who combined for the run that clinched the New York Yankees' postseason berth are both hurt. — Aaron Hicks injured his left hamstring running …
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Gulf News:
Athletics clinch play-off berth — Rays' loss to Yankees hands Oakland spot — Seattle: The Oakland Athletics clinched their first play-off berth in four years on Monday night, earning at least an American League wild card when the Tampa Bay Rays lost to the New York Yankees.
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Associated Press
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Brett Gardner has one more Yankees moment, and possibly one more October run left
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Pinstripe Alley
Associated Press:
David Wright now eligible to play for Mets — NEW YORK — David Wright has been reinstated from the disabled list and added to the New York Mets' active roster for the first time since June 3, 2016. — After a long road back from a string of injuries, the 35-year-old team captain …
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ESPN:
Wright to be available for Mets vs. Braves
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MLB Baseball News …, Amazin' Avenue and Talking Chop
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
NY Mets traded Matt Harvey, turned in a wrong lineup and will send off David Wright
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Red Reporter
Tim Bannon / Chicago Tribune:
What's with the Cubs and the waffle makers? Only Ian Happ seems to know for sure. — Cubs centerfielder Ian Happ presents pitcher Cole Hamels with waffle makers in the dugout after Hamels solo homer Monday night against the Pirates. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Nick Stellini / Baseball Prospectus:
What You Need To Know: Cubs L But Cole Hamels HRs!
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves postseason roster reliant on opponent matchups — The Braves have confidence in who will comprise their postseason roster, though there's still opportunity for some to make the 25-man set. Part of that will be determined by whom the Braves play. — Lefty Max Fried is among those competing for a spot.
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Arodys Vizcaino re-positioning himself as Braves closer — Braves righty Arodys Vizcaino is healthy and rejuvenated. As such, he may be reclaiming his closer duties. — Vizcaino missed 55 games on the disabled list with shoulder inflammation. He was in the midst of a career-year, boasting a 1.65 ERA with 15 saves.
Associated Press:
Red Sox beat Orioles 6-2 to clinch home field through Series — BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox were still shaking hands on the field when the “106” went up in the win column of the AL East standings that are posted on the Green Monster. — Scoreboards flashed “106 Wins.”
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley, Over the Monster and CBS Boston
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Jared Diamond / Wall Street Journal:
Red Sox Hope Price Is Right for October
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MLB Baseball News …, Minor League Ball and Over the Monster
Paul Sullivan / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Paul Sullivan: Selling fans on the White Sox in 2019 will be no easy task — When the White Sox began their final three home games against the Indians, they ranked 24th in the majors with an average attendance of 20,103 per game. Thanks to a
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Eddie Matz / ESPN:
‘Good night, Mr. Young’: A's closer Blake Treinen on Cy-worthy run — During a recent homestand, Blake Treinen was on his way out of the Oakland Coliseum when he passed by a security guard who addressed him as “Ty.” Although the Oakland Athletics' closer was confused, he didn't think much of it at the time.
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Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
We surveyed NL Cy Young voters, and Jacob deGrom is looking good
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Fish Stripes
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Midseason moves may have impacted Phillies chemistry | Extra Innings — Imagine if someone told you, after the Phillies completed a four-game sweep of the Marlins on Aug. 5 and improved to 63-48, that they would have a .500 record only seven weeks later. As Richie Ashburn undoubtedly would've said, “Hard to believe, Harry.”
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The Good Phight
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Bob Ford / Philly.com:
The Phillies were progressive, but did they progress?
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FanGraphs Baseball
Joe Lyons / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Brewers win bullpen battle to open series at Busch — St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina checks on pitcher Dakota Hudson after a Milwaukee Brewers run scores in the sixth inning at Busch Stadium on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Shohei Ohtani To Undergo Tommy John Surgery — Angels starter and DH Shohei Ohtani will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, the club announced to reporters including Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group (via Twitter). While the outcome was expected, it's nevertheless significant …
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com and Halos Heaven
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — If there were good news for the Diamondbacks on Monday, it was modest in nature and it came via the out-of-town scoreboard. The Colorado Rockies won big over at Coors Field, meaning that no matter what happens here with the Los Angeles Dodgers this week …
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Beyond the Box Score
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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yankees rookies Andujar, Torres braced for postseason pressure — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — On the late April morning he was called up from Triple-A, set to make his major league debut, Gleyber Torres was brought into a private conversation with New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds can spend more money in the offseason, likely targeting more pitchers — Entering the final week of the 2018 season, the Reds brought all their professional scouts to Great American Ball Park on Tuesday to discuss pending free agents and possible trade targets.
Gideon Rubin / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Mitchell, Yates combine on 7-hitter, Padres top Giants 5-0 — Bryan Mitchell struck out seven in 8 2/3 strong innings, — Jose Pirela had a homer among his three hits, and the — San Francisco Giants 5-0 Monday night. — The Giants lost their fifth straight game hours after the team announced …
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles, Gaslamp Ball and ESPN
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Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
Giants strip Bobby Evans from GM duties after two consecutive losing seasons
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MLB Daily Dish, MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
