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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
From failed catcher to Cooperstown? 500 saves beckons for converted closer — Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom sat back on the visitor's bench at Chase Field this weekend pondering whether any pitcher will ever strike out 3,000 batters again, let alone win 300 games, but ever, so quietly …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Reds roll craps after detour through Las Vegas, routed by Brewers … MILWAUKEE - As if the Cincinnati Reds didn't have enough trouble with the world-champion Dodgers this week, their late-night charter out of Los Angeles was forced to divert to Las Vegas because of engine trouble …
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Brendan Kuty / The Athletic:
Yankees, Gerrit Cole downplay worries amid home run barrage: 'He'll be fine' — NEW YORK — After Gerrit Cole gave up three more home runs Saturday to make it seven over his last two games, and as he posts some of the worst swing-and-miss percentages of his career, the New York Yankees ace …
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Yankees vs Mets on 9/11 anniversary: Emotional ceremonies and first pitch — The Yankees host the Mets in the Bronx on Friday, Sept. 11 on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that rocked New York City. — The two New York teams will partake in pregame ceremonies honoring the NYPD and FDNY …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
9/11 with Tony Gwynn began reporter's road trip through MLB history — 2001 odyssey saw MLB's 9/11 shutdown, Barry Bonds' home run chase and unforgettable postseason. — Ever wonder how a sportswriter can end up with 50 pairs of new underwear and two overstuffed suitcases on a short scheduled reporting trip?
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Ken Griffey Jr embraces firefighter's family in MLB Network 9/11 doc — MLB Network debuted “When America Took the Field,” a two-hour documentary commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. — Former Moeller High School standout and Cincinnati Reds Hall …
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Robert Sanchez / Yahoo Sports:
Yankees open Subway Series with 6-4 win over Mets — Recommended Stories — It was a day of remembrance, but a night Nolan McLean might want to forget. McLean's curveball spins at a higher rate than any other in baseball, but Friday night at Yankee Stadium, Cody Bellinger spun …
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Sam Ryan / abc7NY:
Former New York Mets and New York Yankees reflect on September 11 attacks — Stream New York's #1 news - AccuWeather - original content 24/7 — NEW YORK (WABC) — Former members of the New York Mets and New York Yankees are reflecting on Sept. 11, 2001, and the role baseball played …
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Ricardo Sandoval / Sports Illustrated:
MLB Experts Overwhelmingly Agree on Wild-Card Winner Between Padres, Diamondbacks — See who these MLB experts chose for the final wild-card spot the Padres and Diamondbacks. … It's been a roller coaster type of season for the San Diego Padres. — San Diego got off to a slow start, and then went on a surprising winning streak.
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Zack Meisel / The Athletic:
Guardians' playoff push: Where things stand, tiebreakers and keys to securing a spot — Everything is still on the table for the Cleveland Guardians. They could snag the third wild-card berth and qualify for the postseason as the American League's No. 6 seed. They could win the AL Central.
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Anthony Volpe belts grand slam, gets curtain call in rousing return as Yankees sweep away Rockies — Jazz Chisholm Jr. may want to familiarize himself with Wally Pipp. — His injury has opened the door for Anthony Volpe at second base. If Thursday night was an indication …
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Jared Greenspan / MLB.com:
Pitching in 2nd consecutive rehab game, Díaz notches 1 K in scoreless frame — Edwin Díaz may be nearing the end of his rehab assignment just in time for the final stretch of the regular season. — The Dodgers' closer tossed a scoreless inning on Thursday night for Triple-A Oklahoma City …
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Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Jazz Chisholm Jr. injury update as Yankees star is headed to IL — NEW YORK - Dealing with a sprained right thumb, Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is headed to the injured list at a critical time. — Chisholm won't conduct any baseball activity for the next 7-10 days, and …
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Daniel Dobish / USA Today:
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions — The Pittsburgh Pirates (73-73) and the Chicago White Sox (75-70) wrap up a 3-game interleague series Thursday at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET.
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