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2:30 PM ET, September 8, 2020

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TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Activate Carlos Martinez, Option Dylan Carlson  —  The St. Louis Cardinals announced the activation of pitcher Carlos Martinez from the injured list today.  Martinez has been on the COVID-19 injured list since July.  —  The plan had been for Martinez to return to the rotation …
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals legend Lou Brock dies Sunday afternoon at 81  —  St. Louis Cardinals' Hall of Famer Lou Brock, who had fought through a number of medical conditions in recent years, died Sunday afternoon.  He was 81.  —  Brock will be remembered for many accomplishments.
ESPN:
Hall of Famer Lou Brock, Cardinals base-stealing icon, dies at 81
Discussion: Associated Press
Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
With Red Sox in Philly, we recall the money grab that may have cost Phillies the 1915 World Series  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Phillies and Boston Red Sox will renew their interleague rivalry with a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park today.
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TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Quick Hits: Nationals, Blue Jays, Pearson, Red Sox, Eovaldi, Hernandez  —  The Washington Nationals have been unable to string together wins so far this season.  After losing Anthony Rendon to free agency and Stephen Strasburg to injury, the reigning champs are in a weakened state.
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
'It's turn-the-page time' as third-place Yankees limp into Buffalo to play Blue Jays  —  BUFFALO - There was a plane to catch Sunday evening, one of the rare instances of air travel for the Yankees in 2020.  —  Rarer still was a Yankees team exiting Camden Yards in a foul mood.
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Marly Rivera / ESPN:
Yankees bench slumping slugger Gary Sanchez in hopes of reboot
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen's record streak ends in loss to San Francisco Giants  —  From the outside looking in, Zac Gallen was cruising.  He had faced the minimum through five innings.  He had given up just one hit.  He had yet to allow a single hard-hit ball in the air.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Hendricks stymies Cardinals (again), sends Cubs to 5-1 victory and season series split  —  CHICAGO — When the Cardinals finally made their return to the field after an outbreak that stretched 17 days, they did so in Chicago and delighted in the fact that they were able to break even during an eight-game stay in the Windy City.
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Place Jorge Soler On IL  —  The Kansas City Royals announced that outfielder Jorge Soler has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.  Matt Reynolds has been recalled to take his roster spot.  —  Soler has not appeared in a game since Saturday.
Discussion: Royals Review
Tim Healey / Newsday:
Jacob deGrom cruises, Mets' bats erupt in big win over Phillies  —  Exploiting the difference between an ace and a No. 1 starter, the Mets beat the Phillies, 14-1, on Sunday to earn their fourth win in five games — for the first time this season.  —  Jacob deGrom continued his campaign …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom gets rare home run party backing as Mets crush Phillies
Discussion: New York Post
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Place Max Fried On IL, DFA Charlie Culberson, And Other Roster Moves  —  The Atlanta Braves announced a number of roster moves this morning, the most consequential of which was placing ace Max Fried on the injured list, retroactive to September 6th, the team announced.
Bernie Wilson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Profar, Lamet lead Padres to 1-0 win over Rockies  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Jurickson Profar hit an RBI double with no outs in the ninth inning for the  —  San Diego Padres, who got a brilliant performance from right-hander Dinelson Lamet to beat the
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays report: Charlie Morton on the mound vs. Nationals' Max Scherzer  —  It's a quick two-game trip to Washington for the Rays, who have the best record in the American League.  —  UPDATE, 5:53: The Nationals made some changes to their lineup, which now looks like this:  —  Eaton - RF  —  Turner - SS
Discussion: Federal Baseball and DRaysBay
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Struggling Javy Baez sounds off on inability to watch video of previous at-bats during games  —  CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs star Javy Baez sounded off on Sunday regarding hitters' inability to watch video of their previous at-bats during games.  —  In-game video was taken away this season …
 
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