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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is cleared to pitch — Kenley Jansen, sidelined since Aug. 9 because of symptoms related to an irregular heartbeat, was cleared to pitch after a follow-up visit with his cardiologist on Monday, providing a huge boost to a Dodgers bullpen that has floundered in the absence of its dominant closer.
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Dodgers' Kenley Jansen active for Monday game, will resume as closer — Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has been cleared and will be activated from the disabled list for Monday night's home game against the St. Louis Cardinals. — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Jansen will resume …
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Kenley Jansen returns as Dodgers closer, not thinking about heart: ‘If it goes, it goes’ — Kenley Jansen was cleared by a cardiologist and will return to his role as the Los Angeles Dodgers' closer Monday night. — “No restrictions,” Jansen said prior to series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Misery meter on rise for some MLB teams as October looms — With five weeks left in baseball's regular season, we're wondering not so much which teams will be the last ones standing in October, but which will suffer the most misery by not getting to the playoffs.
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB power rankings: Can red-hot Rockies keep climbing up NL West at Coors Field?
Sarah Langs / ESPN:
The 100s tracker: Can Red Sox stay on record-setting pace? — The 100-win pace club is dwindling. The Astros are now on pace for just 97 wins, knocking them out of the club. That would still be tied for third most in a season in franchise history but would still leave them short of joining the club.
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Way-too-early Red Sox-Indians playoff preview — Six weeks remain in the 2018 regular season, then all trackers roll back to zero and the wonderful anarchy of the postseason begins. How will this October look? We don't know. Much is left to be settled between now and the end of September.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Select Bryse Wilson, Designate Ryan Flaherty, Outright Chad Bell — The Braves have selected the contract of right-hander Bryse Wilson from Triple-A Gwinnett, tweets David O'Brien of The Athletic. The Braves have since announced that he'll start tonight's game in place of Kevin Gausman …
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Out of nowhere, Bryse Wilson makes his major league debut — Bryse Wilson wasn't expected to see the majors this season, even considering how ambitious the Braves have been with prospects. He started the year in High-A ball. He's two years removed from high school.
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Associated Press
Daily Record:
New York Yankees by-the-numbers for Monday, August 20 — NEW YORK - While we're waiting for the update on Didi Gregorius's left heel injury - as well as trying to figure out exactly when Aaron Judge will return to the Yankees lineup - here's some by-the-numbers for a Monday:
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Camden Chat and Pinstripe Alley
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
The only bats Yankees could get are not that enticing
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MLB Trade Rumors
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Gibbons “didn't think twice” about punishing Pillar for base-running gaffe — John Gibbons sat back in his office chair and laughed that laugh that has endeared him to Blue Jays fans for years now. — Perhaps mildly surprised that a day later he was being asked why Kevin Pillar wasn't being …
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Mark Suleymanov / Sporting News:
Danny Jansen leaves injury troubles behind as historic Blue Jays debut continues
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Bluebird Banter
Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Damn the ‘idiots’: Blue Jays feel Hernandez will develop into a solid outfielder
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MLB Baseball News … and Bluebird Banter
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
'It's grind time:' Cubs facing a stretch of 23 games without a day off — Chicago Tribune — Manager Joe Maddon's annual American Legion Week can't last long enough for the Cubs after they embark Tuesday on an ominous stretch of 23 games without a scheduled day off.
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Associated Press:
Doc Edwards, manager of Indians from 1987-89, dies at 81 — SAN ANGELO, Texas — Doc Edwards, a major league catcher who went on to manage the Cleveland Indians for three seasons in the 1980s, has died. He was 81. — His death in San Angelo was announced by his family through longtime friends.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: Luis Castillo is back at his best; Scooter Gennett to play first base? — MILWAUKEE - Filling the strike zone and commanding a devastating changeup, Luis Castillo said his performance Sunday reminded him of how he felt last season. — Castillo has dealt with inconsistency …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza surprises himself, teammates with his newfound power — MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin - Jose Peraza was in the batting cages with Cincinnati Reds hitting coaches Don Long and Tony Jaramillo earlier this season when he was asked how many home runs he hit at the minor league level.
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NY Mets seem inclined to pass on promoting standout prospect Peter Alonso — Mickey Callaway provides an update on Brandon Nimmo's index finger Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — PHILADELPHIA - As the Mets use Wilmer Flores and Jose Bautista at first base, the first player …
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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies wrap up memorable day with rough loss to Mets in Little League Classic
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MLB Baseball News …, Amazin' Avenue and Deadspin
ESPN:
Mariners get Jean Segura back, recall Ben Gamel from Triple-A — Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura has returned from paternity leave and is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Houston Astros. — The All-Star, who is leading the Mariners with a .314 average …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Is Victor Alcantara a thing? What we learned about the Detroit Tigers — MINNEAPOLIS — That was a tough series, for the Detroit Tigers and for those who watched the games. — This is the American League Central division these days, save the Indians. Remember, the Twins attacked …
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MLB Baseball News … and Bless You Boys
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Associated Press:
White Sox manager Rick Renteria taken to hospital as precaution — MINNEAPOLIS — Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria has been taken to a hospital after complaining of lightheadedness. — The 56-year-old Renteria was at the ballpark when the issue arose and was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center as a precaution.
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ESPN:
Astros outfielder George Springer out of lineup with tight quad — Houston Astros outfielder George Springer was scratched from the lineup for Monday night's game at Seattle with left quad tightness. — Springer just came off the disabled list Friday after recovering from a sprained right thumb.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — Eric Hosmer scorched a ball to left field for a double, the third consecutive hit off Diamondbacks right-hander Zack Godley to open the fifth inning on Saturday. The hit appeared to be the latest piece of evidence that Godley's night might be nearing an end.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees have no update on Didi Gregorius' bruised heel, but they need to tread with caution, according to orthopedic surgeon — The Yankees were hoping that a few hours of rest and treatment would give them a clearer picture on Didi Gregorius' injury. There was no update Monday …
