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Associated Press:
Teheran no-hitter into 7th, Braves blank Mets 11-0 for sweep — NEW YORK — After a three-game wipeout of the New York Mets, the Atlanta Braves were flying — and not just because they were heading home. — The first-place Braves — that's right, the NL East-leading Braves …
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Associated Press, Amazin' Avenue and Faith and Fear in Flushing
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Guy Curtright / UPI:
First-place Braves hit home to face Giants — ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves are in first place for the first time past April since 2014 and their fans finally get a chance to see one of the reasons why in a home uniform. — Rookie sensation Ronald Acuna Jr. makes his SunTrust Park debut Friday night …
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McCovey Chronicles and Talking Chop
Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Padres in Mexico, Kingham pitches again — A look at what's happening all around the majors Friday: — MEXICAN FLAVOR — Major League Baseball returns to Mexico in the regular season for the first time in nearly two decades when the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego play a three-game series in Monterrey.
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True Blue LA, Gaslamp Ball and Talking Chop
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Where will Matt Harvey end up after the NY Mets? — Matt Harvey's tenure with the Mets is over, following the team's decision to designate him for assignment Friday afternoon. — So now the 29 other MLB teams can try to acquire the embattled starter with the intentions of reviving his career.
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Associated Press:
MLB notes: New York Mets will cut ties with former ace Matt Harvey — The New York Mets are cutting ties with former ace Matt Harvey. General manager Sandy Alderson said Friday that the 29-year-old right-hander refused a minor league assignment and will be designated for assignment Saturday.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets To Designate Matt Harvey
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Lone Star Ball, MLB Daily Dish and Amazin' Avenue
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
NY Mets manager Mickey Callaway confident things will turn around
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NorthJersey.com
Doug Miller / Associated Press:
Gordon gives Ichiro fitting tribute in Mariners' win vs A's — SEATTLE (AP) - Dee Gordon had a big night on the bases, Nelson Cruz hit a two-run home run and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night in their first game since Ichiro Suzuki was moved from the roster to the front office.
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Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Ichiro Suzuki says he will retire ‘when I start using a cane’
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Washington Post and The Seattle Times
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Trade Machado now, tracking aces and MLB's next big thing — When does reality become reality? — No, I'm not trying to pose a “Matrix"-style riddle here. That was the question that popped in my mind when Orioles general manager Dan Duquette told the Baltimore Sun …
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Camden Chat
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Tom Withers / Associated Press:
Too long: Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians split lengthy doubleheader — The Indians Game 2 win was the 1,500th victory for Terry Francona, who became the 24th manager to reach the milestone. — CLEVELAND (AP) - The Blue Jays and Indians won't meet again until the first week in September.
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Batter's Box Interactive …, DRaysBay and Bluebird Banter
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Rivalry on the field more intense for Cardinals now that Cubs rule NL Central — Emily White, a Cardinals fan, and Corbin McCall, a Cubs fan, both from Monticello, Illinois, arrive at Busch Stadium on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, for the first game of the Cardinals' final home stand of the regular season.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Viva El Birdos
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Bucky Dent / UPI:
Fowler hoping slide over as Cardinals host Cubs
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Viva El Birdos and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera could be headed to disabled list — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Miguel Cabrera is likely headed to the disabled list. — Though the Detroit Tigers are waiting to see how he feels on Friday afternoon, a pair of moves are in place should Cabrera be shelved for at least the next 10 days.
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MLB Baseball News … and Bless You Boys
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Select Jose Bautista's Contract, Option Preston Tucker — 1:38pm: The Braves have now announced that Bautista's contract has been select. Outfielder Preston Tucker was optioned to Triple-A to open a spot on the active roster for Bautista. — After a blistering start to the season …
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Sporting News, MLB Daily Dish, Talking Chop and MLB Baseball News …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Is Diamondbacks-Astros a World Series preview? The D'backs aren't afraid to dream — PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks realize there are still 21 weeks left on the baseball calendar, and early-season leads can melt quicker than a frozen margarita in the sweltering summer months in Phoenix.
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AZ Snake Pit
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ESPN:
Radical Ideas Series: What if MLB teams could bid for more home games? — Welcome to the third and final installment of the Radical Ideas Series, in which we “fix” baseball not merely by limiting mound visits or even instituting pitch clocks but by revolutionizing the game's competitive structure …
Steve Habel / UPI:
Rangers try to keep momentum going vs. Red Sox — The Texas Rangers accomplished two things they haven't had much success with this season Thursday, getting hits and scoring runs off a left-handed pitcher and playing well enough to win at home. — Those achievements helped provide …
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baseballmusings.com
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Jim Reineking / USA Today:
Mookie Betts hits another home run, ties long-standing Boston Red Sox record
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Over the Monster
Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Nationals vs. Phillies series preview: Can the Nats keep this roll going? … The Nationals will get their first look at the precocious Phillies this weekend, and they will do so needing to make a statement against a division foe. Despite their strong showing against the Pirates this week …
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Federal Baseball and The Good Phight
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Jeff Gordon / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Tipsheet: Matt Adams helps revive Nationals with power surge
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The Big Lead
Associated Press:
FANTASY PLAYS: A week at Coors Field perfect for streaming — For the first time this season, we get a week full of Coors Field games. You'll want to load up on hitters from the Rockies, Angels and Brewers, while avoiding the pitchers in those matchups. Don't worry, though.
Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Jorge Lopez joins Brewers bullpen, fills roster spot vacated when Zach Davies went on DL — The Brewers recalled right-hander Jorge Lopez from Class AAA Colorado Springs on Friday to take the roster spot of right-hander Zach Davies, who went on the DL the previous day with rotator cuff inflammation.
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Brew Crew Ball
Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals option Gomber and Voit, activate Tuivailala and Sherriff — The Cardinals activiated pitchers Sam Tuivailala and Ryan Sherriff before Friday's opener of a three-game series against the Cubs at Busch Stadium. To make room, they optioned pitcher Austin Gomber and first baseman Luke Voit to Memphis.
