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Thursday, September 8

• Judge’s run to 60 might be the hardest ever

• Cards show ‘zero panic,’ score 5 in 9th for walk-off win

• Judge hits No. 55, then Yanks walk off Twins

• Mets restore order atop NL East in DH sweep

• Dodgers’ magic number down to 6 after win over Giants

• Manoah’s approach vs. O’s: ‘Put them to sleep early’

• Strider brilliant again after shaking off early trouble

• ‘Scratching and clawing,’ Astros rise up, walk off

• Postseason watch: Yankees create distance with DH sweep

• Castillo opens game with 7 straight K’s for Mariners record

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Just ‘a couple of old shoes’ on the verge of history

The friendship between Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina has enough depth that they don’t mind embracing in front of millions. It has enough frivolity that occasionally they shoot each other with water-pellet guns. And it possesses enough authenticity that they can call one another out during subpar performances.

Their bond — sometimes loving, sometimes playful and other times brutally honest — is so strong that they regularly refer to one another as brothers. Not only has their partnership allowed them to become one of the most successful batteries in baseball history, it has extended well beyond the games, the clubhouse hijinks and bus rides filled with stories, strategies and skull sessions.

A friendship that has kept them together for 18 MLB seasons will hit a major milestone today when they make their 324th start together as a battery. That longevity will draw them even for the most all time.

“We work so great together and we’re a team,” Wainwright said. “Like Kevin Costner said, ‘We’re like a couple of old shoes together.’”

Pitchers have FIP. Vladdy’s got FLIP!

You might remember the legendary Bartolo Colon behind-the-back flip, which just celebrated its seven-year anniversary. Well, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. did his own rendition last night, and it was a shocker.

These batteries have had lengthy lifespans

World Series winners Mickey Lolich and Bill Freehan of the Tigers hold the record for most games appearing together as a battery, although it’s one that will soon be surpassed.

‘In New York you can be a new man’

With the Twins in the Big Apple for a series against the Yankees, Minnesota rookie Jose Miranda took some time to dine with his pretty famous cousin, “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Top High School prospects for 2023

With the summer showcase circuit all but over for the high schoolers hoping to be early Draft picks in 2023, it’s time to take a look at how the class stacks up as of right now.

Clemente Award nominees revealed 

The nominees for the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One will be announced live on MLB Network at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Today’s Trivia Question

Who holds the Modern Era record for most consecutive strikeouts to begin a game?

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