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Bill Shaikin / The Charlotte Observer:
Dodgers are weighing nuclear option regarding Clayton Kershaw — LOS ANGELES — There is no finality in Clayton Kershaw's future. There is uncertainty, which is why he took the mound at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday with thoughts beyond that night's game. — Not too many thoughts …
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB power rankings: Nationals, A's stunned us with their collapse, uprising — As the final week of the regular season dawns, USA TODAY Sports' power rankings remain largely unchanged - the top nine are intact as playoff races settle. — It's a different story looking back on our preseason rankings, however.
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Dodgers have one week to prove they're better than Rockies — Let's get right to it: The Los Angeles Dodgers are a better team than the Colorado Rockies. This isn't really a matter of debate, although I'm guessing more than a few Rockies fans will disagree with that statement.
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CBS Dallas
San Francisco Chronicle:
Shoulder issue ends Astros' pitcher Charlie Morton's start — Charlie Morton's start was going to be short; Houston manager A.J. Hinch just didn't think in would be this short. — After noticing a dip in velocity, Hinch pulled Morton after one inning Sunday because of discomfort in his pitching shoulder.
Discussion:
Over the Monster
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Colorado Rockies resurgence reminiscent of magical 2007 postseason run — PHOENIX — The last boys of Rocktober - the most magical period in the Colorado Rockies' history - are working on a sequel. — Baseball's last remaining division race could be one for the ages, bringing back a whole lot of memories.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — With the Los Angeles Dodgers in town for three games …
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McCovey Chronicles and MLB Baseball News …
Derek Montilla / Arizona Sports:
Diamondbacks swept by Rockies, eliminated from playoff hunt Sunday
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AZ Snake Pit and The Good Phight
Columbus Telegram:
Kluber gets the start for Indians in series opener against White Sox — Cleveland Indians (87-68, first in AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (61-94, fourth in AL Central) — PROBABLE PITCHERS: Indians: Corey Kluber (19-7, 2.93 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 205 strikeouts) White Sox: Dylan Covey (5-13, 5.33 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 81 strikeouts)
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Elko Daily Free Press, South Side Sox and Hanford Sentinel
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Selling fans on the White Sox in 2019 will be no easy task — White Sox manager Rick Renteria talks about what the team's young core can accomplish in the season's final eight games and starter Carlos Rodon's downturn in strikeouts on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune)
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jason Heyward's winning ways help him stay calm for the Cubs during pennant races
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon's September struggles continue in 6-1 loss to Cubs
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
Ian Harrison / Associated Press:
Blake Snell extends his MLB-best win total as Rays beat Blue Jays 5-2 — Blake Snell's 21 wins are a Rays' single-season record. — Blake Snell won his ninth straight start to increasing his major league-leading victories total to 21, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Sunday to stave off elimination.
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The Crawfish Boxes
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New York Post:
Yankees reveal Didi Gregorius stunner: May be done for year
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NBCSports.com and WEEI
Zach Braziller / New York Post:
How Yankees could shuffle after Didi Gregorius crusher
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Pinstripe Alley
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Didi Gregorius to be re-evaluated in a few days after injuring wrist
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MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Brewers-Cardinals, A's-M's highlight night — A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday: — WILD SHOWDOWN — Milwaukee leads the NL wild-card race by two games over St. Louis going into a three-game series at the Cardinals. St. Louis has a 1½-game lead …
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
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Benjamin Hochman / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
What to anticipate from Yelich and other Brewers hitters against Cards
Will Graves / Star Tribune:
Brewers cruise past Pirates, move closer to playoff berth
Discussion:
Bucs Dugout and Brew Crew Ball
Jay Jaffe / ESPN:
Division, wild-card races at a glance — We're down to the final week of the regular season. The Red Sox, Indians and Braves have clinched their respective divisions, and the Yankees have clinched a wild-card spot. Everything else is up for grabs, though some teams have a firmer grip …
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Beltre cheered in possible Texas finale, win vs Mariners — The Rangers rallied after the standing ovation — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Beltre was given a standing ovation when he was removed from what could be his last home game for Texas, just before the Rangers rallied for four runs …
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
J. Martinez is on an upswing at the plate — Jose Martinez, the most consistent Cardinals hitter this season, appeared as if he had hit the wall as the calendar turned to the ninth month. Martinez, who has the relatively low total of strikeouts of 101 for today's home-run-or-nothing style …
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Angela Hutti / FOX2now.com:
Cardinals sweep Giants with 9-2, stay on track for wild card
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball and Viva El Birdos
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
What's still at stake the final week of the regular season — This is it, my friends. The final week of the regular season. We've come so far. Remember when the Mets were 11-1? Remember when Didi Gregorius led the majors with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs at the end of April and Johnny Cueto had a 0.84 ERA after the first month?
Sarah Langs / ESPN:
Records that could fall in final week of MLB season — From the difference between teams at the top of the standings and those at the very bottom, to the number of balls in play (or not in play, to be specific), it has been a historic season in the majors. — EDITOR'S PICKS
Associated Press:
DISGUSTING: Detroit ballpark worker videoed spitting on pizza at Tigers game — DETROIT — How's that for a pizza topping? — A food service worker at Comerica Park in Detroit has been fired after a video was posted online allegedly showing him spitting on a pizza.
