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Phillies tab Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola to start first two games of NL Wild Card Series

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies will turn to their top two pitchers to open the postseason, with Zack Wheeler getting the Game 1 nod Tuesday in the National League Wild Card Series opener and Aaron Nola starting Game 2 the following day.

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Joey Votto says he'll wait to ponder his future until the Reds' season ends

CINCINNATI (AP) — Reds fans feted Joey Votto during Cincinnati's final regular-season home game as if they don't expect to see him back next spring.

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Manfred hopes MLB owners will vote in November on A's proposed move to Las Vegas

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes owners will hold a vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to Las Vegas when they meet from Nov. 14-16 at Arlington, Texas.

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Zach Davies cut by Arizona Diamondbacks, who recall Justin Martinéz

CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Zach Davies was designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks, who recalled rookie right-hander Justin Martinéz from Triple-A Reno before Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.

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Lugo, Soto keep Padres' slim playoff hopes alive with 4-0 win over Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Seth Lugo allowed three hits and came within an out of his first career complete game, Juan Soto homered twice and the San Diego Padres stayed alive in the NL wild-card race, beating the San Francisco Giants 4-0 on Tuesday night.

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Brewers are eager to make their latest postseason berth last longer than the others

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers are getting accustomed to celebrating at the end of the regular season. They’re hoping this is the year they continue the party throughout October.

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Wander Franco investigations continue as Rays prepare for the playofs without their star shortstop

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Brooks Robinson Appreciation: In Maryland in the 1960s, nobody was like No. 5

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson died Tuesday at the age of 86.

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Twins play the Athletics after Solano's 4-hit game

Oakland Athletics (48-109, fifth in the AL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (84-73, first in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Joey Estes (0-1, 9.64 ERA, 1.

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Angels and Rangers meet in series rubber match

Texas Rangers (88-69, first in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (71-87, fourth in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Dane Dunning (11-6, 3.94 ERA, 1.

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