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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles clinch playoff berth for first time since 2016, then walk off Rays, 5-4, in 11 innings: ‘Greatest day of my life’ — The Orioles have spent much of Brandon Hyde's tenure being looked down upon. They've spent almost six months craning necks upward.
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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles reset: Comeback vs. Rays emblematic of unprecedented season: ‘We just find a way to win’ — The Orioles did it the only way they know how. — Baltimore had already clinched a playoff spot thanks to the Texas Rangers' loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.
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Sam Cohn / Baltimore Sun:
Inside the Orioles' playoff-clinching clubhouse celebration, from a laundry cart shower to cork collecting — Orioles players, coaches and personnel funneled into the clubhouse after an 11-inning tussle with the Tampa Bay Rays, each donning bright orange shirts with “Take October” plastered across the chest.
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs lineup shuffle: Why Ian Happ is hitting leadoff — plus options in center field — PHOENIX — Ian Happ is not unfamiliar with hitting in the Chicago Cubs' leadoff spot. — In his seven big-league seasons, Happ has made 81 starts atop the Cubs' lineup, his third-most common batting order position.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
‘There was pain:’ Brandon Hyde turned Orioles from a laughingstock to a juggernaut
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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles crush Rays, 8-0, behind Grayson Rodriguez and Gunnar Henderson to reach verge of postseason clinch: ‘This is what you dream of’
Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
The Orioles acquired Jack Flaherty for games like Friday's. He failed to deliver.
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Nick PiecoroArizona Republic / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks-Cubs pitching matchup, updates: McGough lands on injured list; Jarvis recalled — The Arizona Diamondbacks conclude their home series against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The game starts at 4 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN. — Scott McGough lands on injured list; Bryce Jarvis recalled
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Theo Mackie / Arizona Republic:
For Diamondbacks and Torey Lovullo, no room for error with starting rotation — By the time Torey Lovullo emerged from the Diamondbacks dugout Sunday night, walking steadily towards Ryne Nelson and taking the ball from his young starter's hand, it did not come as a surprise.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays set to announce deal for new downtown St. Petersburg stadium — The domed, 30,000-seat ballpark, to be built near the Tropicana Field site, would end a quest that dates back 16 years and includes proposals on both sides of Tampa Bay. — ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays are expected …
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Díaz won't pitch for Mets this season: 'It's too risky' — MIAMI — Six months of rehab have yielded significant progress for Mets closer Edwin Díaz, but they won't result in a return to a big-league mound this season. — Díaz will not pitch down the stretch following surgery …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Joey Votto's last (home)stand for Cincinnati Reds or new beginning for franchise icon? — NEW YORK — On his last night in New York before Sunday's getaway day, Joey Votto took the 7 train back to the hotel from Citi Field and started planning his big final day in the city.
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Reds drop out of wild card spot with 8-4 loss to Mets, who get Vogelbach's 3-run double — Francisco Alvarez's double gives New York Mets the leadFrancisco Alvarez (New York Mets) with a Hit Cincinnati Reds, 09/17/2023 — NEW YORK — Pinch-hitter Daniel Vogelbach had a three-run double …
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Caleb Nguyen / Sports Illustrated:
Padres Rumors: Writer Proposes Deal to Get 3-Time MVP Mike Trout in San Diego — An interesting possibility. — Never shy to continue adding star talent on top of an already potent roster, rumblings of a trade concerning Angels superstar Mike Trout may come to fruition in the coming months through San Diego GM AJ Preller.
Sam Cohn / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles closer Félix Bautista throws first bullpen session since elbow injury: ‘Sounds like it went pretty well’ — Orioles closer Félix Bautista took a significant step toward a potential return this season, throwing his first bullpen session since partially tearing …
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