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1:55 PM ET, September 2, 2019

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Associated Press:
Astros' Verlander tosses third career no-hitter  —  TORONTO — Justin Verlander pitched his third career no-hitter, punctuating a dominant season with an overpowering performance to lead the Houston Astros past the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Sunday.  —  Verlander struck out 14 and allowed just one runner …
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Throwback ace Verlander adds to Hall of Fame legacy with third no-hitter  —  We were sitting in the press box at Wrigley Field on Sunday watching a no-hitter — of sorts.  Milwaukee's Gio Gonzalez hadn't allowed a hit in three innings against the Cubs, but he had walked four …
Nick Ashbourne / Yahoo! Sports:
Greybeard ace Justin Verlander schools Blue Jays with no-hitter  —  TORONTO — As Sunday's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros sped along it began to feel awfully familiar.  —  While watching a team get blanked by Justin Verlander is as common as it gets …
Ashley Varela / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Justin Verlander pitched his third career no-hitter against the Blue Jays
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Associated Press:
Matt Carpenter Hits Walk-Off Single as Cardinals Complete Doubleheader Sweep  —  The Cardinals improved to 2½ games ahead of the second-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central.  —  ST. LOUIS — The moment was not too big for Matt Carpenter.  —  Carpenter and Harrison Bader hit run …
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
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Field Level / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Reds, Cards continue marathon with another DH Sunday
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets get second straight win over Phillies, Jason Vargas  —  PHILADELPHIA - Timely hits had eluded the Mets before a very familiar southpaw took the mound for the Phillies and lended a hand to his ex-team.  —  The Mets overwhelmed former teammate Jason Vargas in a 6-3 win against the Phillies …
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Aaron Bracy / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Ramos has 4 hits to lead Mets past Phillies 6-3
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers reaction sees ballpark round third, a moment of silence and Volquez's return  —  The home of the Texas Rangers since 1994 has rounded third.  —  We have 12 games left to savor the aura of Globe Life Park after Sunday's 11-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners.
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Dave Jackson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Kiner-Falefa hits walk-off single, Rangers beat Mariners 3-2
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Trade J.P. Feyereisen To Brewers  —  The Brewers have acquired minor league right-hander J.P. Feyereisen from the Yankees in exchange for minor league infielder Brenny Escanio and international bonus pool space, per announcements from both clubs.  Both Feyereisen, 26, and Escanio …
Discussion: Kings of Kauffman
George Henry / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Freeman 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, Braves top Chisox for 4th win in row  —  Freddie Freeman homered twice off All-Star  —  Lucas Giolito and drove in five runs, providing all the offense for the  —  Atlanta Braves in their 5-3 victory over the  —  Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Jake Seiner / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Lifelong Yankee fan Mike Ford walks off NY to sink A's, 5-4  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Through Little League and high school, three years in the Ivy League and six more in the minors,  —  Mike Ford held onto his childhood dream.  —  The local kid, a lifelong Yankee fan, hitting a winning homer in the Bronx.
ESPN:
Twins break MLB record with 268th HR of season  —  The Minnesota Twins broke the major league record by hitting their 268th home run of the 2019 season Saturday night.  —  The Twins hit six home runs in their 10-7 loss to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
Robert Murray / The Athletic:
'We didn't see him making an impact': Why the Brewers decided to part ways with Jeremy Jeffress  —  CHICAGO — Few teams could present a bullpen as dominant as the Brewers did last season.  They were able to overpower opponents in the late innings with Josh Hader, Corey Knebel and Jeremy Jeffress …
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Select Brusdar Graterol, Ian Miller; Transfer Sean Poppen To 60-Day IL  —  Sunday: The Twins have officially announced Graterol's promotion.  The club has also selected the contract of speedy outfielder Ian Miller.  Additionally, the club has recalled left-hander Devin Smeltzer …
Mark Didtler / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rays overpower Indians, try for sweep Sunday in key series  —  Avisail Garcia hit two-run homers, Ji-Man Choi and  —  Travis d'Arnaud had solo shots, and the  —  Cleveland Indians 9-6 on Saturday night.  —  The Rays have won the first two games of the three-game set to tighten the AL wild-card race.
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George Miller / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tyler Naquin Suffers Torn ACL
 
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