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What's happening around baseball

Yankees check first box, head to postseason for third straight season Yankees
Yankees check first box, head to postseason for third straight season
MINNEAPOLIS – It wasn’t a picture-perfect night for baseball at Target Field on Monday night, but these Yankees seem to thrive under imperfect conditions. José
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Dodgers Magic Number: LA likely to check all postseason boxes by end of week Dodgers
Dodgers Magic Number: LA likely to check all postseason boxes by end of week
The Dodgers haven't officially punched their ticket to October yet, but that formality could disappear Monday night
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Dodgersway Yesterday
Mets lose to Orioles despite Tong’s good outing Mets
Mets lose to Orioles despite Tong’s good outing
As you may have heard, Pete Alonso returned with his new team to Citi Field tonight, and the Mets lost to the Orioles 2-1. Although Jonah Tong pitched admirably
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Amazin' Avenue Yesterday
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How is Philly's postseason outlook with 12 games to play?
This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki’s Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
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Cubs BCB After Dark: Which Wild Card is best? Cubs
Cubs BCB After Dark: Which Wild Card is best?
It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so happy you decided to stop by
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Bleed Cubbie Blue Yesterday
When the Red Sox remove Chad Tracy's 'interim' tag, they should also extend this High-A manager Red Sox
When the Red Sox remove Chad Tracy's 'interim' tag, they should also extend this High-A manager
The Boston Red Sox got lucky that Chad Tracy stuck around. It's time to lock down High-A manager Liam Carroll as well.
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