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Sonja Chen / MLB.com:
14 straight! Dodgers tie MLB record for most consecutive playoff clinches — CINCINNATI — Had anyone at Great American Ball Park not been keeping up with the Dodgers, they may have thought that Monday was a night like any other. — When Kiké Hernández fielded …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Dodgers clinch 14th straight playoff berth with win over Reds — For a quick reminder of what makes a team with the oldest lineup in the majors the continued favorite to win a third straight World Series - even with one unicorn tied behind its back - take a long, close look at this week's series at Great American Ball Park.
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Harrison Freuck / Brew Crew Ball:
Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Pittsburgh Pirates — The Milwaukee Brewers are set to conclude their stretch of consecutive NL Central opponents this week, as they'll visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for three games to begin a nine-game road trip. The Crew has faced the Cubs for seven games …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Reds, Francona sticking to ‘hard’ workload-limit plan for Chase Burns … MILWAUKEE - Two starts into this innings-limit plan down the stretch Cincinnati Reds' All-Star pitcher Chase Burns still hasn't gotten any more used to the early hooks. But he buys into the designed benefit behind it.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Reds roll craps after detour through Las Vegas, routed by Brewers
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Fabian Ardaya / The Athletic:
Edwin Díaz continues to struggle, could be left off Dodgers' postseason roster — CINCINNATI — The Los Angeles Dodgers set out this winter to address the closer position for good. Instead, they're facing the possibility that a reliever they signed as a star free agent will be excluded …
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Matt Law / Telegraph:
JJ Gabriel asks to quit Manchester United — Exclusive: Fifteen-year-old, nicknamed ‘Kid Messi’, has sent formal notice of intention to cancel his registration with immediate effect — JJ Gabriel, the 15-year-old prodigy nicknamed “Kid Messi”, has unexpectedly asked to quit Manchester United.
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Stock Watch: Biggest 2026 success, disappointment for all 30 MLB teams — Just like that, here we are with the playoff season bearing down on us. As we look forward to October, that most eventful of baseball months, we can start to put a bow on the regular season.
Zack Meisel / The Athletic:
Guardians thoughts: Rotation strategies, José Ramírez's outlook and a White Sox showdown — CLEVELAND — Ignore their records and the state of the American League for a minute. Simply consider what's at stake over the next three days at Progressive Field.
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Ryan Anderson / New York Post:
Steve Kerr warns Draymond Green will face ‘frustrating’ Warriors adjustment in 2026 — Steve Kerr is asking Draymond Green for a favor the Warriors star once requested from him: patience. — Green thanked Kerr during their postseason exit meeting for remaining patient with him through years …
MLB.com:
Rangers Announce 2026 Minor League Award Winners — Honorees will be presented with awards in pre-game ceremony on Sat., Sept. 19 vs. Toronto — Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced the organization's 2026 minor league award winners: — Tom Grieve Player of the Year - INF Rafe Perich
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. nominated for prestigious 2026 Roberto Clemente Award — Key Takeaways — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. earned a 2026 Roberto Clemente Award nomination. — Witt supports ALS causes and Royals literacy programs in public schools.
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Matt Gelb / The Athletic:
Phillies put Jesús Luzardo on IL, a critical blow with so many potential ramifications — WASHINGTON — The Philadelphia Phillies were off Monday, but Jesús Luzardo came to Nationals Park because the high-powered lefty starter is in a race against time.
