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Tony Paul / The Detroit News:
What will be the new name of Tigers' ballpark? We now know — The Tigers' ballpark has been called Comerica Park since it opened in 2000. — DETROIT — The curtain is about to fall on Comerica Park. — With the Tigers' season entering its final week, after the team failed to qualify …
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Christian Romo / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers ballpark to be named Fifth Third Park starting in 2027 — The Detroit Tigers aren't moving, but they won't be playing at Comerica Park in the future, either. — In a news conference at Comerica Park on Monday, Sept. 21, the Tigers and Fifth Third Bancorp announced Detroit's major league ballpark …
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Patrick Mooney / The Athletic:
‘Scary stuff’: Cubs' Alex Bregman, hit in face by foul ball, posts photo of swollen eye — CINCINNATI — While the Chicago Cubs began Sunday on the cusp of clinching a playoff berth, and considering where and when to celebrate that accomplishment, a jarring moment interrupted those plans …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Bregman has facial fractures, but postseason return possible (report) — CINCINNATI — Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman sustained multiple facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball on Sunday, but he will not undergo surgery and could return for the postseason, according to a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday.
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Jeff Seidel / Detroit Free Press:
Justin Verlander to start Saturday for Tigers in final appearance — River Ryan, acquired by the Tigers in the Tarik Skubal trade with the Dodgers, will make his Tigers debut on Monday at home vs Nationals. — CHICAGO - Detroit Tigers legend Justin Verlander will pitch the final game …
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Jeff Seidel / Detroit Free Press:
Troy Melton injury update as Tigers RHP exits early vs White Sox
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Jeff Seidel / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers playoff hopes end with soggy spanking in Chicago
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Chris Cwik / Yahoo Sports:
Red Sox name Chad Tracy as team's full-time manager, pick up contract options on Craig Breslow — The Boston Red Sox stunned the baseball world in April, when the team fired long-time manager Alex Cora and a number of his coaches after a slow start. While the move invited plenty of criticism, it worked.
Jake Rill / MLB.com:
Elias says Albernaz will return in '27, aims to add to O's front office — BALTIMORE — After consecutive postseason appearances in 2023 and ‘24, the Orioles’ 2025 season brought disappointment and a last-place finish in the American League East. Their '26 campaign hasn't exactly gone to plan, either.
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Jen McCaffrey / The Athletic:
How the Red Sox ‘stared impossible in the face’ to clinch postseason berth — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With one week left in the regular season, the Boston Red Sox made official on Sunday what they'd been trending toward for weeks: a ticket to the postseason.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
‘Stayin’ Alive!' Red Sox clinch postseason spot that once seemed improbable
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Colin Beazley / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates ace Paul Skenes opens up about his struggles — and the role the World Baseball Classic played — Like many in baseball, Paul Skenes has spent plenty of time lately trying to figure out why his fastball velocity has decreased and why he's been less effective this season.
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Matt Gelb / The Athletic:
Phillies' Jesús Luzardo cleared to throw, could return as reliever — NEW YORK — Jesús Luzardo was the only player on the field three hours before first pitch Sunday because it was a dreary morning and the tarp covered the field. But from the Philadelphia Phillies' perspective, the clouds had cleared.
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Tim Britton / The Athletic:
In a Mets season that went wrong, what went most wrong? — With their celebration of Howie Rose postponed to next year by inclement weather, the Mets on Sunday instead paid homage to their 2026 season with a forgettable performance on a dreary day before a sparse crowd.
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Kansas City Royals announce 2026 organization awards. Here are the recipients — The Kansas City Royals announced their 2026 organization team awards Monday afternoon. — And the group featured a pair of top prospects. — Royals left-handed pitching prospect David Shields …
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants' Marcelo Mayer, family thrilled he'll get second chance after struggles in Boston — By the end of Marcelo Mayer's time in Boston, he was getting threats on his social media accounts and Red Sox fans would yell, “Go back to Cali!” at him when he was in the on-deck circle.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves sweep Astros to clinch NL East title: 'And we're not done yet' — HOUSTON — Braves manager Walt Weiss has reminded his players that preseason prognosticators weren't high on their chances this year. So, it was fitting for the underdog Martin Pérez to start the game that clinched Atlanta's latest division crown.
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