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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Infection from new tattoo lands Aroldis Chapman on injured list — OAKLAND — Aroldis Chapman has an infection in his leg after getting a new tattoo and is heading to the injured list. Chapman had not appeared in a game since Aug. 19 against the Blue Jays.
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Mercury News, New Jersey Online and Newsday
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge hits homer No. 49, Gerrit Cole strikes out 11 as Yankees surge continues with 3-2 win over A's — OAKLAND — Aaron Judge is back on track. The Yankees slugger, who snapped a nine-game homer drought earlier this week, hit his third home run in the last four games Friday night …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Clay Holmes expects to return to active roster Monday
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jose Trevino catches a break with injury; Lou Trivino warms up in wrong jersey
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Just as Yankees were getting healthy again, Nestor Cortes heads to IL with groin injury
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Orange County Register
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill connect deep on first play of Dolphins' preseason finale against Eagles — MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins' preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday night served as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's in-game debut with new star receiver Tyreek Hill …
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Orange County Register and Mercury News
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa registers perfect passer rating over three scoring drives in preseason finale — MIAMI GARDENS — It turned out the preseason finale was the closest thing to a dress rehearsal for the Miami Dolphins in the exhibition season. — And they nailed it — from the opening play.
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Mercury News
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde5: Dolphins offense, Tua have big night as starters play against Eagles — MIAMI GARDENS — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel opened some of his playbook in the third preseason game, evidently to give the New England Patriots something to think about for the regular-season opener on Sept. 11.
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens LT Ronnie Stanley passes physical, moves closer to return; OLB Tyus Bowser to miss at least 4 games — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 10 — Ravens' wide receiver Shemar Bridges catches a pass during practice at the Under Armour Performance Center. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun)
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Orange County Register
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Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Risers and fallers: Ravens beat Commanders, 17-15, to finish 6th straight preseason undefeated — “So, defensively, the guys came through and got the spots. Of course, we had the big plays on offense,” said John Harbaugh. (Baltimore Sun) — In the last tuneup before the Ravens' regular-season opener …
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Orange County Register and Ravens Wire
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox hear the boo birds after falling back to .500 with a 7-2 loss: ‘They have every right to be upset’ — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 20 — White Sox starting pitcher Johnny Cueto sits on the bench after allowing six runs to the Diamondbacks in the second inning Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Orange County Register, Mercury News and South Side Sox
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Before facing Orioles for first time, Astros' Trey Mancini says he would ‘of course’ welcome return to Baltimore — Trey Mancini discusses his time with the Houston Astros ahead of facing the Orioles for the first time. (Baltimore Sun) — HOUSTON — In a Zoom call that followed his decision …
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Mercury News, Sports Illustrated and Camden Chat
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Dan Hajducky / ESPN:
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card sells for $12.6 million, shattering record — The wait is over. — After more than a month of fanfare, the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card with a 9.5 grade from grader SGC — the “finest known example” of a 1952 Topps Mantle — has sold with Heritage Auctions for $12.6 million including buyer's premium.
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baseballmusings.com and Bleacher Nation
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Under new owner Steve Cohen, Mets celebrate their Amazin' past with Old Timers' Day — There are very few things on earth more powerful than nostalgia. — On Saturday afternoon at Citi Field, fans were riding the high of watching their favorite players from yesteryear put on a Mets jersey one more time.
Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
QB Justin Fields ignites the Chicago Bears in a 21-20 victory against the Cleveland Browns in the preseason finale — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 25 — CLEVELAND — The Chicago Bears wrapped up their preseason Saturday evening, holding off a late rally to beat the Cleveland Browns 21-20 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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Mercury News and Chicago Sun-Times
Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
Cuban teen Luis Morales declared free agent by MLB, expected to get record bonus for a pitcher, source confirms — Cuban right-hander Luis Morales, a coveted 19-year-old prospect who is expected to demand a record-breaking sum for a pitcher from the international bonus pool …
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New York Post, NBCSports.com and Marin Independent Journal
