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MLB September predictions: World Series matchup, MVPs, Cy Young and more — Just over a month since the 2020 MLB season began, the 60-game sprint to the finish has already raced past the halfway point and into the final month with tight races both in the standings and for awards.
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Cubs' Yu Darvish named NL pitcher of the month, strengthens Cy Young bid — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Yu Darvish was named NL Pitcher of the Month for August, Major League baseball announced Wednesday. In a two-month season, thats almost equivalent to leading the pack …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Suspensions Issued To Yankees, Rays — 3:33pm: Chapman will appeal his suspension, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com was among those to report. — 3:01pm: Major League Baseball has issued suspensions to Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman and manager Aaron Boone for their conduct during Tuesday's win over Tampa Bay.
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Yanks beat Rays, benches empty after Chapman's brush back — Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near the head of pinch-hitter Michael Brosseau while closing out his first save of the season, prompting the benches to empty after New York ended a six-game losing streak …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Place Justin Turner On 10-Day IL — The Dodgers announced that they've placed third baseman Justin Turner on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 29, with a left hamstring strain. They activated infielder Edwin Rios and left-hander Alex Wood (post) from the IL in other moves.
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Jorge Castillo / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Julio Urías has no first-inning jitters in smooth outing against Diamondbacks — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's — Julio Urías took the mound Tuesday night knowing his spot in the Dodgers' starting rotation was secure for the foreseeable future.
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Alex Smith / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Mets Takeaways from Wednesday's 9-4 win over Orioles, including Michael Conforto's monster day — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Mets offense came to life in a 9-4 win over the — Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon. Box score — Six things to know from Wednesday's game
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Scott Thompson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Ariel Jurado to make Mets debut in start against Orioles on Tuesday
Ariel Jurado to make Mets debut in start against Orioles on Tuesday
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Alex Pavlovic / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Giants takeaways: What you might've missed in 9-6 loss to Rockies — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … An historic win was followed by a huge missed opportunity Wednesday, as the Giants blew a healthy lead while losing 9-6 to the — Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals place Fowler on IL, turn to rookie Oviedo to complete sweep of Reds — CINCINNATI — After discussions Wednesday morning with Dexter Fowler about an ongoing stomach illness that has not improved in recent weeks, the Cardinals placed the veteran outfielder on the injured list …
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John Shipley / Post Bulletin:
Tonight's game will be Bert Blyleven's last Twins broadcast — Wednesday night's Fox Sports North broadcast of the Twins' game against the Chicago White Sox will be the last for longtime color analyst Bert Blyleven. — Blyleven, a Hall of Fame pitcher who won a World Series with the Twins in 1987 …
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Ali Thanawalla / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Watch Alex Dickerson crush third homer in Giants' rout of Rockies — Have a night, Alex Dickerson.With the Giants already cruising against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Tuesday, Dickerson launched his third homer of the game in the sixth inning.Dickerson's hat trick gave the Giants …
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Chris Halicke / Sports Illustrated:
Rangers' Jon Daniels Says Next Year's Budget Will Be Down From 2020's Initial Payroll — Major League Baseball's trade deadline has come and gone. While the Texas Rangers parted ways with veterans Mike Minor, Robinson Chirinos, and Todd Frazier, they decided to hold onto their biggest trade chip in Lance Lynn.
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Cleveland Indians trade ace Mike Clevinger to San Diego Padres — MLB, San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians — The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Mike Clevinger in a blockbuster deal with the Cleveland Indians, the Padres announced Monday. — Cleveland receives right-hander Cal Quantrill …
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MLB Insiders / ESPN:
MLB trade deadline breakdown: Biggest names, surprises and what it all means for October
MLB trade deadline breakdown: Biggest names, surprises and what it all means for October
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