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Jay Cohen / Toronto Sun:
Quintana pitches Cubs past Brewers 3-0, take 2-game lead — CHICAGO (AP) Jose Quintana dazzled all night long. — The Chicago Cubs had the right guy on the mound for a big game against the Milwaukee Brewers. — Quintana pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cubs not worried about fatigue factor from grueling 30-day stretch
Chicago Tribune:
NL Central tracker: Cubs magic number down to 16; Brewers and Cardinals in line for wild-card spots
NL Central tracker: Cubs magic number down to 16; Brewers and Cardinals in line for wild-card spots
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Over the Monster
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs have no regrets as Quintana delivers on crosstown swap
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Jon Lester says he can pitch through lower back pain
Cubs' Jon Lester says he can pitch through lower back pain
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MLB Baseball News …
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Angels' combined no-hit bid broken up in eighth inning — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Isiah Kiner-Falefa singled off Blake Parker with one out in the eighth inning, spoiling the Los Angeles Angels' bid for an unprecedented no-hitter against the Texas Rangers. — Los Angeles was closing …
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Lone Star Ball
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Jill Painter Lopez / Associated Press:
Angels nearly get no-hitter from bullpen, beat Rangers 1-0 — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels nearly came through with a no-hitter in a bullpen game. — However, Blake Parker gave up Isiah Kiner-Falefa's single to right with one out in the eighth inning for Texas' first hit …
Pat Graham / The Charlotte Observer:
Marte drives in 4, D-backs beat NL West-leading Rockies 6-3 — DENVER — Ketel Marte was told his playing time would decrease. A struggling bullpen was informed their roles would be juggled. — They responded in a big way. — Marte drove in four runs, including a two-out …
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baseballmusings.com and AZ Snake Pit
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — DENVER - If May taught us anything …
Last Slide — DENVER - If May taught us anything …
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Purple Row
Dan Gelston / Toronto Sun:
Soto HR in 10th gives Nats doubleheader sweep over Phils — PHILADELPHIA (AP) Juan Soto made a leaping catch in foul territory in the first game of a doubleheader and ended eight hours of baseball with a milestone homer in the second game. — Both plays from the talented teen keyed a sensational sweep for the Nationals.
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The Good Phight
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies get torched by Nationals twice as tailspin continues
Phillies get torched by Nationals twice as tailspin continues
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MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Phillies swept out of contention by Nationals
Associated Press:
MLB commemorates 9/11 anniversary with ballpark ceremonies — NEW YORK (AP) — In a way, Don Mattingly was about as far from the hustle and bustle of downtown New York City as an ex-ballplayer could be on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. — The former New York Yankees captain was cleaning …
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Royals Review
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Associated Press:
Keller shuts down White Sox in Royals' 6-3 win — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brad Keller had another effective outing to keep up his impressive rookie season. — Keller pitched seven strong innings to win for the fourth time in six starts, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Reliever Nate Jones returns to White Sox after long recovery from forearm injury
Reliever Nate Jones returns to White Sox after long recovery from forearm injury
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MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
Daily Record:
Last Slide — Jacob deGrom on his night in the loss to the Marlins Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — NEW YORK — Tuesday served as a fitting summary of Jacob deGrom's unjust season. — He produced another stellar start and set an MLB record, yet suffered the loss and dropped below .500 despite owning the best ERA in MLB.
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Fish Stripes
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Real or not? Red Sox clinch but still seek big answers for October — When you win your 99th game and have 17 games left on the schedule, many good things have gone your way, and some things go your way even when you don't anticipate they'll go your way. Take the Boston Red Sox in their 7-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Craig Calcaterra / NBCSports.com:
Of course the Mets are interested in Mark Shapiro
Of course the Mets are interested in Mark Shapiro
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SNY and Sportsnet.ca
ESPN:
David Price won't opt out of Red Sox contract to ‘go to a lesser team’ — David Price does not plan on opting out of the remaining four years of his record contract with the Boston Red Sox. — After all, Price said, why would he “go to a lesser team?” — Price discussed his future …
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NESN.com and Over the Monster
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Toronto Sun:
Judge still not ready as Yanks continue series with Twins — Aaron Judge won't be ready when the New York Yankees wrap up their three-game series with the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday at Target Field, but his return from the disabled list is getting closer by the day.
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Dave Campbell / Toronto Sun:
Mauer's grand slam leads Twins past Yankees 10-5
Mauer's grand slam leads Twins past Yankees 10-5
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Associated Press
Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Adding DJ Stewart gives Orioles another chance to act in own interest with young players — Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he plans to hand a major league debut to outfield prospect and former top pick DJ Stewart on Wednesday, another step in fulfilling the team's vow to go young …
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Camden Chat
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles right-hander Alex Cobb, fighting blister, exits Tuesday's start after two innings
Orioles right-hander Alex Cobb, fighting blister, exits Tuesday's start after two innings
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Camden Chat and MLB Baseball News …
Mark Didtler / Associated Press:
Rays can't get offense going as Shane Bieber, Indians post 2-0 shutout — Mallex Smith pops out with the bases loaded to end the seventh inning, one of the few times the Rays had a chance to score Tuesday against the Indians. — Josh Donaldson went hitless in in Cleveland debut …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Ohtani backup plan can hit, run and throw. 'He's going to be really good' for Rangers — As badly as the Texas Rangers wanted to land Shohei Ohtani, and as confident as they were after making their presentation to the Japanese star, they still had a backup plan in mind in case he decided to go elsewhere.
Associated Press:
Mets 3B David Wright takes live BP as comeback try continues — NEW YORK — David Wright took live batting practice Tuesday at Citi Field as the New York Mets captain tries to complete his comeback from a string of debilitating injuries. — The third baseman originally was scheduled …
Warren Mayes / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
O'Neill, Ozuna lift Cardinals, help Mikolas get 15th win — Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer during a six-run eighth inning, — Miles Mikolas pitched seven solid innings to lift the — Pittsburgh Pirates 11-5 on Tuesday night. — Mikolas (15-5) gave up a run, five hits and a walk while striking out seven.
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Viva El Birdos and Bucs Dugout