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10:05 PM ET, September 20, 2019

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T.J. Quinn / ESPN:
Sources: Skaggs' death subject of DEA probe  —  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating where Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs obtained the drugs that were in his system at the time of his July 1 death in Southlake, Texas, two sources with knowledge of the investigation told Outside the Lines on Wednesday.
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Mark Townsend / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
MLB Postseason Picture: Brewers pass Cubs in NL wild card race  —  It's September, so the baseball games matter a little more.  That's why every day between now and the start of the postseason we'll keep you updated on baseball's postseason picture.  —  The Milwaukee Brewers are trying to make this another September to remember.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout and DRaysBay
Todd Dybas / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Wild-card tracker: Cubs drop out of wild-card spot — for now  —  The Nationals took Thursday off.  But, they kept hold of their wild-card lead during the break.  —  Chicago lost to St. Louis in 10 innings.  The Cubs are on a three-game losing streak, which became enough Thursday for them to slip out of a wild-card spot.
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Activate Craig Kimbrel From Injured List
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Craig Calcaterra / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Cubs activate Craig Kimbrel
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Robert Klemko / Sports Illustrated:
Antonio Brown Accuser Says He Sent Her ‘Intimidating’ Text Messages After SI's Story  — Two days after Sports Illustrated's story about Antonio Brown, the Patriots receiver allegedly included an accuser in a series of text messages claiming she was only out for money …
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Jill Martin / CNN:
Bill Belichick walks out of a news conference after numerous Antonio Brown questions  —  (CNN)New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick continues to receive — and refuse to answer — questions about wide receiver Antonio Brown.  —  But in a week when a second woman has accused Brown …
Discussion: WQAD-TV
Jon Tayler / Sports Illustrated:
After Overcoming Injuries All Season, Can the Yankees Win Their 28th World Series?  — For the Yankees, a 10-year championship drought feels like a lifetime.  Like some of their previous World Series-winning teams, the 2019 club is deep and boasts plenty of all-stars.  Can these Yankees win their 28th title?
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Jose Ramirez  —  The Indians took a massive hit in late August when third baseman Jose Ramirez fractured the hamate bone in his right hand.  Now, with the Indians fighting for a wild-card spot in the American League, Ramirez is working toward a regular-season return.
Washington Post:
Trump's communications with foreign leader are part of whistleblower complaint that spurred standoff between spy chief and Congress, former officials say  —  The whistleblower complaint that has triggered a tense showdown between the U.S. intelligence community and Congress involves President …
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Select Tim Federowicz, Transfer Joey Gallo To 60-Day IL  —  The Rangers have selected the contract of catcher Tim Federowicz from Triple-A Nashville, the team announced (Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News was first to report the move).  They transferred slugger Joey Gallo to the 60 …
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Claim Breyvic Valera, Designate Ryan Dull  —  The Blue Jays announced that they've claimed infielder Breyvic Valera off waivers from the Yankees and, to create room on the 40-man roster, designated right-hander Ryan Dull for assignment.  Toronto claimed Dull himself off waivers from the Yankees just two days ago.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Why the Venezuelan home run record meant the world to Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suárez  —  Eugenio Suárez hit his 48th homer Wednesday, the most homers in a season ever by a Venezuelan-born player.  The Reds had a post-game celebration.  —  CONNECT
Craig Calcaterra / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Marlins give Don Mattingly two-year extension  —  The Marlins have announced that they have inked manager Don Mattingly to a two-year contract extensions.  There's a third year in the form of a mutual option.  —  Mattingly is finishing up the final year of the four-year contract he signed with the Marlins prior to the 2016 season.
Discussion: Fish Stripes
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
After Wong's injury and Martinez's meltdown, Carpenter's clout rescues Cardinals  —  CHICAGO  • Whatever the Cardinals gained in the standings and Matt Carpenter seized by rescuing them from catastrophe, their elation was limited late Thursday night by the reason Carpenter was in the game to win the game at all.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
 
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