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And when rosters expanded on Sept. 1, the Dodgers decided against bringing up an outfielder who could share playing time with Hernández, betting that he could end his slump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Caluori will miss Saracens' Prem opener away to Leicester on Sunday, 27 September as he continues his recovery, but he could be in contention for their home game against Sale seven days later.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The yen slipped against the dollar after touching a one-month high amid continued intervention watch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Carson is clearly the best in the City Section but wanted to prove it could compete against a top Southern Section team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
“And besides, what is useless about defending our raft against the cottonmouths? And finding Ragginold! And saving my monocle from the raging mob!”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
