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Tomahawk Take — It’s been an amazing year for Michael Harris II who has been a huge contributor since joining the Atlanta Braves. His role is growing as he moves up in the lineup.  When the Atlanta Braves first called up Michael Harris II it was primarily to add some defensive stability in the outfield, shifting Adam Duvall […] Atlanta Braves: Michael Harris Moves Into Heart of Lineup - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - Atlanta Braves News & Fan Community

Tomahawk Take — The Atlanta Braves enter the final ten days of the season one game out of first with the Mets and Hurricane Ian coming to town Friday. The Atlanta Braves aren’t dead yet. Thanks to some voodoo magic in Oakland ,Monday’s complete-game shutout from Bryce Elder, and some potential Marlin magic (in progress as this is […] Atlanta Braves final home series threatened by Hurricane Ian - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - Atlanta Braves News & Fan Community

Tomahawk Take — The Braves are just a game back in the NL East and are looking to repeat as WS champs. They do it for the A. Which is why you need this Atlanta Braves shirt. Our friends at BreakingT have a new Atlanta Braves shirt that we think you’re going to love. In fact, there are […] For The A: You need this new Atlanta Braves shirt from BreakingT - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - Atlanta Braves News & Fan Community

BaltimoreBaseball.com — BOSTON—When the Orioles play the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, everyone will be focused on Aaron Judge and his pursuit of his 62nd home run. Judge hit his 61st home run on Wednesday night in Toronto, tying Roger Maris’ 61-year-old American League record. In 84 games against the Orioles, Judge has […]

Baltimore Sun — Orioles catcher Robinson Chirinos loves playing baseball. But more than anything, he loves the sport beyond his role as a player, and with each autograph on a jersey, there’s another memory from a dream career.

BaltimoreBaseball.com — BOSTON—September hasn’t been kind to the Orioles. After posting three consecutive winning months, they’re assured of a losing month for the first time in May. When the month began, the Orioles were hopeful of a wild-card berth, and now they’re just hoping for a winning season. Dillon Tate allowed a two-run home run to J.D. […]

Bleed Cubbie Blue — Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via You will be VERY familiar with the Reds by the time this series ends. The Cubs were supposed to finish the 2022 season at Wrigley Field against the Reds, but the lockout rescheduled quite a few games, including what was to have been the season-opening set in Cincinnati. Those three games will immediately follow the three at Wrigley, so I’m treating this like a six-game series, played in two ballparks. For more on the Reds, here’s Wick Terrell, manager of our SB Nation Reds site Red Reporter. The Cincinnati Reds spent the...

Bleed Cubbie Blue — Photo by Jamie Sabau/ The Cubs move to 8-1 over their last nine games with the sweep of the Phillies. There are some times where I think baseball is so predictable and I feel that even if I don’t know exactly what is going to happen, that I have a feeling for largely what will happen. I assure you none of those things that I know or even feel, no hunch, nothing that said that the Cubs would not only sweep this September series from the Phillies, but the entire season series. Granted, the Cubs played very well against the Brewers, winning 10 of 19 games against the...

Bleed Cubbie Blue — Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports Judge ties history and there’s still time left. Well, friends, I’m sorry to say it, but this is the final Friday of baseball’s regular season. And since about four teams would need to cease to exist in order for the Cubs to get into the postseason, this is the last Friday and last weekend of Cubs baseball in 2022. Somber, and yet, what a year it has been. And one of the biggest stories of this year and most certainly this week has been Judge-watch, as baseball fans clamored (some quite literally) to watch the big moment Aaron Judge...

Cincinnati.com — The Pirates reside at the bottom of the division, owners of the third-worst record in the Majors, and they won seven straight games against the Reds.      

Red Reporter — Photo by George Gojkovich/ The author is aware that’s not how ‘rock bottom’ actually works. Despite a 2-run homer by Kyle Farmer and a back-to-back solo job by Jake Fraley in the Top of the 9th, the Cincinnati Reds were once again felled by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon. The 4-3 loss - one of the walk-off variety after Pittsburgh plated the Manfred Man in the Bottom of the 10th - meant the Reds were swept by the last place Pirates, too. Maybe it’s not worse than the 3-22 start. Maybe it’s not worse than Phil Castellini telling us just how...

Cincinnati.com — The Reds entered Wednesday with an MLB-low .215 batting average in September, and they rank 29th in runs per game.       

Believeland Ball — Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan likely won’t win the American League Rookie of the Year award this season, though that’s a debate for another day. What Kwan has won, however, is AL Player of the Week recognition for September 19 through September 25, hitting .438/.471/.750 in that span, with 14 hits, including two doubles, […] Cleveland Guardians rookie Steven Kwan named AL Player of the Week - Away Back Gone - Away Back Gone - Cleveland Guardians News, Rumors, and Fan Community

Believeland Ball — Cleveland Guardians center fielder Myles Straw has had a season to forget, at least offensively. Defensively, he’s still easily one of the best outfielders in the game. But at the plate, it’s been a very different story. Straw has been historically bad at the plate at times this season, enduring all-time-worst slumps that ultimately pushed him […] Cleveland Guardians: Myles Straw is back on track in September - Away Back Gone - Away Back Gone - Cleveland Guardians News, Rumors, and Fan Community

Believeland Ball — Shane Bieber pitched eight tremendous innings for the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday night, crossing two important milestones in the process. In Cleveland’s 4-1 victory, Bieber notched the 50th win of his career, which tied Bob Feller for the fifth-most wins in franchise history through 108 appearances. Perhaps more impressive is that Bieber also notched his 800th […] Cleveland Guardians: Shane Bieber second-fastest to 800 strikeouts in major-league history - Away Back Gone - Away Back Gone - Cleveland Guardians News, Rumors, and Fan Community

Detroit Free Press — TV channel, radio, time info, score, live updates and analysis for the Detroit Tigers game vs. Minnesota Twins on Sept. 30, 2022       

Detroit Free Press — Tucker Barnhart went 3-for-3 and Javier Báez hit a two-run homer as the Detroit Tigers beat the Royals, 10-3, for a series sweep and 6 straight wins.       

Bless You Boys — Photo by Duane Burleson/ Doesn’t mean much now, but the Tigers have won six straight over AL Central opponents. The Detroit Tigers came into this one looking to make it six wins in a row and consecutive sweeps over division opponents. With the pitching matchup in their favor the chances of taking down the Royals seemed pretty good, and so it played out on a sunny autumn afternoon at Comerica Park. Eduardo Rodriguez got the ball in this one and he was very solid, if not particularly dominant. The lefty got in a little trouble with a single and then a two-out walk...

Climbing Tal's Hill — Houston Astros can be found among many stats leaders as the MLB regular season draws to a close The Houston Astros pitching staff has earned their accolades this season but the Astros hitters have found their way among the top of the league leaders in key stat categories entering play on Friday. The home run, […] Astros among league leaders in key stat categories - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - Houston Astros News, Rumors, and Fan Community

The Crawfish Boxes — Frankin Gil and Garrett McGowan are featured in today’s story. With just a few days left in the regular season, we’re recapping every player that appeared in the Astros system in 2022. Franklin Gil Franklin GIl is a five-foot-11, 155 lb. right-handed pitcher from Barcelona, VZ. Born on January 6, 2003, he signed with the Astros through free agency on May 23 of this year. Two weeks later he made his professional debut with the DSL Astros Blue squad, in the rookie-level Dominican Summer League. In Gil’s debut, on June 14, Gil earned his first career save despite...

The Crawfish Boxes — Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports As currently situated, Justin Verlander is a favorite to receive his third AL Cy Young award for his performance — 170 innings, 1.80 ERA — this season. Considering how he is 39 years old and had Tommy John surgery roughly two years ago, his performance will be remembered for a long time. Deservingly so, I might add, once you account for how he is posting these kinds of results with diminished strikeout numbers. But, wait, the velocity is still there?! But that is another post for another day. However, when first reviewing the numbers,...

Los Angeles Times — Here's how to watch on TV and stream the six-game series between the Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies, starting Friday.

DodgerBlue.com — Justin Turner again partnered with Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to have patients custom design pairs...

Los Angeles Times — Retiring Dodgers broadcaster Jaime Jarrín built a reputation for being one of the classiest people in baseball, and that wasn't by accident.

OC Register — Herget, who has a 0.59 ERA in 22 games since closer Raisel Iglesias was traded, throws his fastball about 90 mph but his slider and curveball have given hitters trouble, especially right-handers.

OC Register — Fletcher shares his thoughts on MVP race between Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani before answering questions during a live Q&A segment.

OC Register — O'Hoppe, 22, was acquired from the Phillies at the trade deadline last month. The Angels brought him from Double-A to the majors and he singled and handled five pitchers in a 4-1 win.

Fish Stripes — Photo credit should read RHONA WISE/AFP via A Marlins memory from this day in 1997. With a 30th season nearly in the books, the Florida/Miami Marlins have just three postseason appearances to their name, but two world championships. Their first-ever postseason game took place on this day 25 years ago and ended in dramatic fashion. Edgar Renteria’s walk-off single in the ninth was the difference as the Florida Marlins topped the San Francisco Giants, 2-1. The Marlins were the National League wild card as they arrived at Pro Player Stadium for Game 1 of the National...

Florida Marlins Blog | South Florida Sun-Sentinel — The loss left Milwaukee a half-game behind Philadelphia for the final NL wild-card berth.

Fish Stripes — Photo by Sarah Stier/ Braxton Garrett and Eric Lauer will start Thursday’s Marlins vs. Brewers game at American Family Field. Full lineups and game notes in here. Welcome to Thursday’s Marlins (64-91, -99 RD) vs. Brewers (83-72, +38 RD) game thread. It’s the opening game of a new series, which means we’ve got free prop bets and an hour-long livestream with the Fish Stripes staff and special guests. Use this Fish Picks link prior to every Marlins series to submit your predictions. The ninth inning of the contest has just begun and it runs through October 5....

Brew Crew Ball — Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports The Brewers can move back into a Wild Card spot with a win today. The Brewers could move back into a playoff spot today. With a loss by the Phillies earlier, they are in a tie with the Phillies for a playoff spot. A win today will put them 1⁄2 game ahead and in a Wild Card spot for the moment. Here are the lineups for tonight: Tied for the last Wild Card spot : @BallySportWI : @620wtmj @fleet_farm | #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/jjkWxgfsvJ— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) September 29, 2022 Central time. : @BallySportsFL :...

Brew Crew Ball — Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Milwaukee gains game on Philadelphia in NL Wild Card standings Box Score Another turn through the rotation, another strong start from Brandon Woodruff. Woodruff battled against St. Louis’ Jose Quintana with an opportunity to gain a game on the Phillies in the Wild Card standings, as Philadelphia lost to the Cubs for the second straight night at Wrigley. Both Quintana and Woodruff pitched well from the get-go. The two combined for five strikeouts in the first inning, as Woodruff struck out three and allowed just a single from Paul...

Brew Crew Ball — MARK HOFFMAN/MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL / USA TODAY NETWORK Brewers look to split two-game set with Cardinals The Brewers are aiming for a two-game split with their division rivals on Wednesday evening, as the Crew remains on the outside looking in among playoff contenders. Trailing Philadelphia by 1.5 games (effectively 2.5 games with tiebreakers), the Brewers need to put together a series of wins and do it fast, as they only have eight games remaining, including tonight. To get them one step closer, the Brewers will send out Brandon Woodruff to take on a difficult...

Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News — The Yankees have accomplished everything they need to in the regular season.

Pinstripe Alley — Photo by Steph Chambers/ The field is nearly set as the clock approaches midnight for Baltimore. The Yankees had an off day last night, traveling home for their final homestand of the regular season. They probably don’t have much concern over what the rest of the league is doing anymore now that they’ve secured the AL East, but there is potential to scout out their possible opponents still and if nothing else it makes for something to watch while taking it easy. So, let’s run through the relevant parties and their results from last night: Tampa Bay Rays 1...

Pinstripe Alley — Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports Sadly, though, this may be an information war fought for decades to come. Yes, you know where this article is going. Before I even type 10 words, I have telepathically entered your mind and fired off a series of neurons that likely elicit what could only be described as a Pavlovian response, by simply saying the words: “Aaron Judge, Barry Bonds.” You already have a pre-formed opinion about that sequence of words that can fall into a very predictable bucket. As anyone with cable service, a newspaper, an internet connection, or a pulse...

New York Daily News — The Mets are getting a boost as they head to Atlanta for the most important series of the year.

Amazin Avenue — We welcome Battery Power’s Daniel Hutchinson-Kausch to preview the finale of the Mets/Braves season series. Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The Mets head to Atlanta this weekend for their final regular season meet up with the Atlanta Braves. In anticipation of the series, Brian welcomes Battery Power’s Daniel Hutchinson-Kausch to the show to discuss the pitching matchups, some key players, and how neither team can ever seem to lose right now. Oh, and the Mets are calling up...

New York Post — Wayne Kirby has worked with Buck Showalter a long time, and that's why he knows exactly what makes this Mets team unique.

Rum Bunter — Derek Shelton is not the long-term answer at manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Wednesday afternoon fans saw the latest example of why In the eyes of many people Wednesday afternoon’s game may have seemed like nothing more than a blip on the radar. A drop in the bucket of what will likely be a […] Pittsburgh Pirates: Bryse Wilson Decision Shows Derek Shelton’s Shortcomings - Rum Bunter - Rum Bunter - Pittsburgh Pirates News, Rumors, and Fan Community

Rum Bunter — The Pittsburgh Pirates need to find some ways to improve the bullpen before the start of the 2023 season. The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen has not been good recently. Since the outset of August, they have a combined 5.34 ERA, 4.44 FIP, and 1.52 WHIP, which includes Chase De Jong’s disaster outing on Wednesday. The starting […] Pittsburgh Pirates: Ways to Improve the Bullpen in 2023 - Rum Bunter - Rum Bunter - Pittsburgh Pirates News, Rumors, and Fan Community

Rum Bunter — Endy Rodriguez hit his first home run at the Triple-A level and Mike Burrows struggled in his return from the IL as the Indianapolis Indians lost in the final game of the minor league season for the Pittsburgh Pirates The 2022 minor league season has officially come to an end for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wednesday […] Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects: Endy Rodriguez Homers in Indy’s Season Finale - Rum Bunter - Rum Bunter - Pittsburgh Pirates News, Rumors, and Fan Community

sandiegouniontribune.com — Dodgers come back in bullpen game for both teams; Manny Machado leaves five men on base

sandiegouniontribune.com — After Friday's start, Yu Darvish would be on regular rest for Game 162, but Padres hoping postseason berth is already wrapped up

sandiegouniontribune.com — Right-hander Steven Wilson will start for the Padres; Dodgers planning for Andrew Heaney to pick up bulk of the work behind Brusdar Graterol

Lookout Landing — The magic number is...1! One, ah, ah, ah. Happy Friday, Mariners fans! I’m beginning to welcome the sound of the garbage truck outside my house on these days because it means it’s Friday. And today is a special Friday, today is the day we might clinch a postseason spot for the first time since 2001. I’m wearing my Northwest Green Griffey Jr. jersey — what are you wearing to celebrate the occasion? Photo of the Game WE GOT A SMILE, FOLKS! WE GOT JARRED KELENIC A SMILE! Yesterday on Lookout Landing Losing is okay, actually - Kate Pruesser Game Recap: In a Thursday night...

Lookout Landing — Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports Mariners win brings the ballclub within a single game of ending longest postseason drought in North America SEATTLE - All night, there was a buzz in the air. Fans posting pictures of T-Mobile Park’s pristine green grass, clearly energized, clearly excited. A thirteen-year-old nailed the national anthem on an electric guitar, flipping the guitar over after his rendition to reveal a yellow “BELIEVE” placard. Even as the late-arriving crowd of 21,094 filled in, the dread of Tuesday night and early Wednesday evening had dissipated,...

Lookout Landing — Photo by Steph Chambers/ One! Game! Away! Can I just say....holy cow. Magic Number: 1 Game Thread Comment of the Night: Beautiful, beautiful chart: Stealing second on a heads up play: Dylan Moore, +.308 WPA Stealing, in the non-baseball context: Marco Gonzales, -.235 WPA

Redbird Rants — The St. Louis Cardinals’ final homestand will be an emotional tribute to two legendary players as well as a preparation for the postseason. Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina are coming out for their final curtain calls in St. Louis in the Cardinals’ three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. […] Upcoming Cardinals series is more than Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - St Louis Cardinals news, rumors and free agency updates from the insider fans and analysts at Redbird Rants

— Post-Dispatch Cardinals writer Rick Hummel will cover his final regular-season series this weekend after 50 years on the baseball beat. He will retire during the offseason.

— Donovan, Nootbaar, Carlson — three young players in the early stages of their careers — have grown, stumbled in their roles and could yet have playoff significance.

Lone Star Ball — Photo by Steph Chambers/ Soylent Green is people Texas Rangers @ Seattle Mariners Thursday, September 29, 2022, 8:40 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / BS Southwest) T-Mobile Park RHP Jon Gray vs. LHP Marco Gonzales Today's Lineups RANGERS MARINERS Marcus Semien - 2B J.P. Crawford - SS Nathaniel Lowe - 1B Ty France - 1B Adolis Garcia - RF Eugenio Suarez - 3B Josh Jung - 3B Mitch Haniger - RF Mark Mathias - LF Cal Raleigh - C Bubba Thompson - CF Jesse Winker - DH Sam Huff - DH Jarred Kelenic - CF Kevin Plawecki - C Dylan Moore - LF Josh Smith - SS Adam...

Lone Star Ball — Photo by Steph Chambers/ Trying to win the series in Seattle Texas Rangers lineup for September 29, 2022 against the Seattle Mariners: starting pitchers are Jon Gray for the Rangers and Marco Gonzales for the M’s. The Rangers are trying to win the series finale in Seattle tonight before heading off to Anaheim. We have both Sam Huff and Kevin Plawecki in the lineup, as well as Mark Mathias. Tony Beasley goes wild. The lineup: Semien — 2B Lowe — 1B Garcia — RF Jung — 3B Mathias — LF Thompson — CF Huff — DH Plawecki — C Smith — SS 8:40 p.m. Central...

Lone Star Ball — Photo by Douglas Grundy/Three Lions/ The last minor league update of the year The Round Rock Express lost 10-1 in their season finale. Yerry Rodriguez threw two shutout innings. Spencer Howard faced six batters, struck out two of them, walked three of them, and gave up a grand slam to the other one. A.J. Alexy allowed a run in two innings on a solo home run. Kyle Cody threw two shutout innings. The Express garnered one hit and two walks. It was a very forgettable game. Round Rock box score

Jays Journal — This time last year, the Toronto Blue Jays were on the outside looking in when it came to playoff baseball. The Tampa Bay Rays had locked up the AL East and the Boston Red Sox were sitting first in the AL Wild Card while the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners were tied for the […] The Blue Jays are heading to the playoffs but there is still work to be done - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - Toronto Blue Jays News, Rumors and Fan Community

Bluebird Banter — Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports Well. That was kind of anticlimactic but it’s done. With the Red Sox’ defeat of the Orioles this afternoon in Fenway, the Blue Jays are officially guaranteed to hold at least the third wildcard spot. So thanks for that, Boston. It’s been a long and frequently frustrating season, with a team that has rarely felt like its playing to its full potential, but they’ve survived and will at least get a chance to make something happen in October. You can’t ask for more than that. On a related note, I want to talk for a second about...

Jays Journal — These past three games have been challenging for the Blue Jays and their fans. The fanfare surrounding Aaron Judge and the AL Home Run record is at an all-time high, especially after he tied Yankees legend Roger Maris last night with his 61st blast, and also because the Jays are so close to clinching a […] Despite the loss to New York, the Blue Jays’ playoff magic number sits at one - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - Toronto Blue Jays News, Rumors and Fan Community