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 Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said later Tuesday that
Piscotty has a "slight concussion," but suggested Piscotty could
return to action soon.
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The Cardinals will to have to wait at least one more day before
having a chance to clinch their third straight National League
Central championship.
The scheduled game between the Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates on
Tuesday night was postponed because of rain and rescheduled at part
of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday with starting times of 1:30
p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Cardinals veteran right-hander Adam Wainwright will be activated
from the 15-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's doubleheader and
will be available to pitch out of the bullpen.
Wainwright tore his left Achilles tendon April 25 during a game
against the Brewers at Milwaukee and was expected to miss the
remainder of the season.
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The Toronto Blue Jays got some good late-season news on Monday when
Troy Tulowitzki felt fine after taking live batting practice and
said he'll definitely be ready for the playoffs -- and could
possibly return in this series.
The shortstop has been out since Sept. 12 when he suffered a cracked
scapula and bruising to his upper back muscles.
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New York Mets rookie left-hander Steven Matz, a candidate for the
team's postseason staff, is dealing with "a little issue related to
how he slept (Monday night)," according to general manager Sandy
Alderson. "Slept on the wrong side, slept on the sofa, I don't know
what happened. He seems to be better today, we'll see how he is."
The Mets don't believe it to be
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New York Yankees second baseman Stephen Drew underwent additional
testing for a possible concussion. Drew has not started since Sept.
15 because of a head cold and his place on the postseason roster is
in question.
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Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (back spasms) was out of
the starting lineup for the seventh time in the past eight games. He
played nine innings Sunday in Boston but has been stiff since
returning to Baltimore.
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Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, who has missed time
with a sore right wrist, was back in the lineup Tuesday. (Editing by
Frank Pingue)
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