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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Molina reaches 2,000 hits as Cardinals top Brewers 4-2  —  Yadier Molina's two singles didn't figure in the scoring Thursday night as the Cardinals downed the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 at Busch Stadium.  But they made history.  —  After Molina legged out an infield single in the second inning …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals bullpen adds Oviedo, welcomes back Whitley to free up options, like Reyes, to emerge at closer  —  The summer Kodi Whitley and the Cardinals expected to signal the rookie's arrival in the majors and his steady move into an influential bullpen role did not go at all as planned …
Max Goodman / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees' Aaron Boone Gets Ejected Arguing Egregious Strike Three Call to Aaron Judge  —  NEW YORK — Yankees' manager Aaron Boone was ejected on Friday night in New York's game against the Marlins and boy did he get his money's worth.  —  Arguing with home plate umpire John Tumpane …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Extend Dave Martinez  —  SEPTEMBER 26: Washington officially announced a “multi-year” extension for Martinez.  —  SEPTEMBER 25: The Nationals have agreed to a contract extension with manager Dave Martinez, reports MLB Network's Jon Heyman (via Twitter).
Lance Lysowski / Buffalo News:
Blue Jays plan to fill Bisons managerial vacancy with internal candidate  —  Ken Huckaby's abrupt firing as Buffalo Bisons' manager Thursday was apparently no fault of his own.  —  Ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays' 10-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Sahlen Field, general manager Ross …
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
Nick Goss / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Red Sox highlights: Orioles dominate in Boston's 2020 Fenway finale  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Boston Red Sox weren't able to extend their win streak in the final game at Fenway Park for the 2020 MLB season.  —  The Sox entered Thursday night's matchup …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Chris Sale, Eduardo Rodriguez
Matt Carlson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Darvish, five homers lead Cubs past fading White Sox 10-0  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Yu Darvish pitched seven strong innings for his NL-leading eighth win,  —  Willson Contreras homered twice and the  —  Chicago Cubs moved to the brink of clinching the NL Central title by pounding the crosstown
David Brandt / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
D-backs sweep doubleheader, beat Rockies in 11-5 in nightcap  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Tim Locastro both had three hits and the  —  Colorado Rockies 11-5 Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.  —  The Diamondbacks have won four straight games on their homestand.
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Howie Kendrick Undecided On Future  —  The excellent performance of Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick was one of the reasons the team won its first-ever World Series title in 2019, but he and the club have offered disappointing showings this season.  Nearly 12 months later …
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Select Patrick Wisdom  —  The Cubs have selected infielder Patrick Wisdom, optioned first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez and placed right-hander Manuel Rodriguez on the 45-day injured list, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic was among those to report.  —  Wisdom could now see his first action …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Tom Withers / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Pirates' Keller out after 5 no-hit innings against Indians  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Mitch Keller was pulled after five innings despite not allowing a hit - and walking eight - against the  —  Cleveland Indians on Friday night.  —  Keller couldn't find the plate …
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Claim Ian Hamilton  —  The Mariners have claimed right-hander Ian Hamilton off waivers from the White Sox, per an announcement from Seattle.  The White Sox designated Hamilton for assignment Sept. 18.  —  Thanks in part to shoulder problems, the 25-year-old Hamilton …
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Sources: Chicago Cubs planning for reduced capacity at Wrigley Field to start 2021 MLB season  —  The Chicago Cubs laid off about 25% of their business staff on Thursday because of a loss in revenue and in anticipation of an uncertain 2021, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.
Greg Tartaglia / NorthJersey.com:
Instant analysis: NY Mets fall to Rays, putting postseason hopes on life support  —  NEW YORK - The Mets' 2020 season likely will come down to Thursday in Washington.  —  True, Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Rays in its Citi Field finale did not officially eliminate New York from postseason contention.
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ESPN:
Steve Cohen to hire Sandy Alderson as president of New York Mets if sale approved  —  Sandy Alderson will be returning to the New York Mets as the team's president under new owner Steve Cohen.  —  The deal is contingent on the sale of the Mets from the Wilpon and Katz families to Cohen …
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