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12:05 PM ET, September 15, 2024

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Damian Calhoun / Daily News:
Galaxy rally from two-goal deficit to defeat LAFC and clinch playoff berth  —  CARSON — The Galaxy entered Saturday's clash against rival LAFC with a chance to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs.  —  At the start of the week, a win was needed, by kickoff, due to some early results, a draw would have sufficed.
Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
Sources: Twins cut minor league catcher Derek Bender for tipping pitches  —  The Minnesota Twins released minor league catcher Derek Bender on Thursday after he told opposing hitters the types of pitches that were coming to the plate during at-bats in the game last week that eliminated his team …
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Ken Rosenthal / New York Times:
Why the Red Sox need to add a right-handed masher in the offseason  —  Picture Alex Bregman playing third base for the Boston Red Sox next season.  Wait, what about Rafael Devers?  Move him to first.  What about Triston Casas?  Trade him for a starting pitcher of comparable ability and service, maybe one from the Seattle Mariners.
Doug Padilla / Orange County Register:
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani seems likely to reach 50-50 milestone during upcoming trip  —  Manager Dave Roberts was hoping Ohtani would do it during their final homestand, but with 47 home runs and 48 stolen bases already, history might be made during the seven-game swing through Atlanta and Miami
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager to undergo season-ending sports hernia surgery  —  The Rangers shortstop has been on the IL since Sept. 4. … SEATTLE — Corey Seager's season is officially done.  —  He will spend a second consecutive offseason recovering from a sports hernia.
Pac-12 Conference:
Ushering in a new era, the Pac-12 Conference strengthens its legacy by welcoming four respected academic and athletic universities  —  Boise State University, Colorado State University, California State University, Fresno, and San Diego State University to join Oregon State and Washington State Universities
Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
Altuve ‘not really worried’ after he exits with right side tightness  —  HOUSTON — If a second consecutive loss to the A's on Wednesday night — and third in a row overall — wasn't enough to leave the Astros discouraged, an injury to star second baseman Jose Altuve likely did the job.
Bill Plaschke / Los Angeles Times:
Shohei Ohtani pitching out of bullpen in playoffs?  Why not?  —  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)  —  When the Dodgers last won the World Series in 2020, the championship was saved with the most unusual of scenarios.  —  The final seven outs of the deciding Game 6 victory …
ESPN:
Lindor's leadoff HR in 9th ends Francis' no-hit bid and Mets rally for 6-2 win over Blue Jays  —  TORONTO — Francisco Lindor broke up Bowden Francis' no-hit bid with a tying homer leading off the ninth inning, Francisco Alvarez added a three-run shot and the New York Mets scored six times …
ESPN:
Red Sox's James Paxton plans to retire after season  —  James Paxton still is holding out hope that he can recover from injury and pitch for the Boston Red Sox this season.  —  But if he doesn't, the veteran left-hander said he plans to retire once the season ends.
 
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