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Associated Press:
Brewers first in MLB to clinch playoff spot — MILWAUKEE — The Brewers have become the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season. — According to MLB, the New York Mets' 3-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday sealed at least a National League wild card for the Brewers …
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The Athletic and FanGraphs Baseball
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Brewers become first MLB team to clinch playoff spot this season — The Milwaukee Brewers have grown accustomed to outperforming forecasts every year, but this season might represent their most remarkable accomplishment yet. During a season in which they have built the best record in the majors …
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Yahoo Sports and New Jersey Online
Associated Press:
Aaron Judge hits his 362nd career homer, passing Joe DiMaggio for 4th in New York Yankees history — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 362nd career home run on Friday night, breaking a tie with Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio and taking sole possession of fourth place on the franchise's all-time list.
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ESPN, Associated Press, New Jersey Online, New York Daily News and New York Post
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NBCSports.com:
2025 Fantasy Baseball Injury Tracker: Kyle Tucker goes down, Cole Ragans finally on the way back — Welcome to Rotoworld's 2025 Fantasy Baseball Injury Tracker, where the staff will be keeping you up to date with all the latest injury news and status on fantasy-relevant players around the league.
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Jacob deGrom gets present in Citi Field return: a six-run lead before throwing his first pitch — NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom received a gift in his Citi Field return: not just a video tribute but a six-run lead before he threw a pitch. — A montage of the slender star's highlights flashed across …
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Dallas Morning News, The Athletic, New York Daily News, Amazin' Avenue, World Baseball Network and New York Post
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Astros receive injury scare as 9-time All-Star Jose Altuve leaves game with right foot discomfort — ATLANTA — The Houston Astros received an injury scare in Saturday night's 6-2 win over the Atlanta Braves when nine-time All-Star Jose Altuve was pulled after complaining of right foot discomfort.
Associated Press:
Kurtz hits 493-foot grand slam, longest MLB homer this season — Nick Kurtz launched a 493-foot grand slam — the longest home run in the majors this season — and the Athletics hammered Hunter Greene early in an 11-5 victory Saturday night over the Cincinnati Reds.
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Redleg Nation
Associated Press:
Dodgers put All-Star catcher Will Smith on 10-day injured list with bruised right hand — All-Star catcher Will Smith was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday by the Los Angeles Dodgers because of a bruised right hand. The move was made retroactive to Wednesday.
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MLB.com
Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Jazz Chisholm Jr. on Yankees' surge: 'We're the team to beat' — BOSTON — The New York Yankees outlasted the Boston Red Sox for the second straight day Saturday, beating their rivals 4-3 in front of a sellout crowd at Fenway Park to expand their lead for the top American League wild-card spot to 1½ games.
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New York Daily News, New York Post, Boston.com and Pinstripe Alley
ESPN:
Phillies P Alvarado out remainder of season with forearm strain — PHILADELPHIA — Relief pitcher Jose Alvarado of the Phillies will miss the remainder of the season after being placed on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain Friday. — Alvarado was 4-2 with a 3.81 ERA …
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The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Good Phight
Associated Press:
Tigers' Skubal leaves game against Marlins after experiencing left side tightness — Detroit Tigers star left-hander Tarik Skubal left the club's game against the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning Friday night after experiencing tightness in his left side.
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Associated Press, ESPN, Bless You Boys, World Baseball Network, The Athletic, New York Post, masslive.com, Sportsnet.ca and baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Giants third baseman Matt Chapman wins suspension appeal, reaches settlement with MLB to accept fine — San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman's one-game suspension was dropped by Major League Baseball on Friday and he instead will pay a fine for his role in a benches-clearing incident at Colorado on Sept. 2.
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NBC Sports Bay Area …

