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Andrew Joseph / USA Today:
Curt Schilling defends his anti-transgender Facebook post: 'I didn't post that ugly looking picture' … Curt Schilling found himself at the center of yet another controversy Tuesday, and yet, he didn't stop talking. — Schilling published a blog post, calling the latest outrage “hilarious.”
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Richard Sandomir / New York Times:
Curt Schilling Is Fired by ESPN — Curt Schilling, a former All-Star pitcher and one of the highest-profile baseball analysts on ESPN, was fired from the network Wednesday, a day after he drew intense criticism for promoting offensive commentary on social media.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks hoping Shelby Miller has fixed mechanics … SAN FRANCISCO - The Diamondbacks were encouraged by the way Shelby Miller threw the ball on Saturday in San Diego. They just want to make sure he doesn't hurt himself again while doing it. — On two separate pitches in the second inning …
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Greinke outduels Bumgarner, Castillo homers in D-backs' win (Yahoo Sports) — Zack Greinke and Madison Bumgarner both pitched well in a showdown of NL West aces, but Welington Castillo hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Wednesday night.
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AZ Snake Pit, McCovey Chronicles and Minor League Ball
Jean Segura / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks rally for victory in extra innings over San Francisco Giants
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Yahoo Sports, AZ Snake Pit and Minor League Ball
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Despite setback, Cubs confident they can play better than their 11-4 mark — Photos from the game at Busch Stadium. — Chicago Tribune — Though the Cubs missed an opportunity Wednesday to further establish their newfound success against the Cardinals, it did little to dampen …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon amused by Busch Stadium ban on his T-shirts — Photos of the 2015 NL Manager of the Year. — Chicago Tribune — Cubs manager Joe Maddon actually sees a benefit to the banning of his “Try Not To Suck” T-shirts at Busch Stadium. — “It's much better if the fans make a big deal out of it,” Maddon said Wednesday.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Jason Hammel harnesses Cardinals' offense — Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel reacts to his hitting and pitching in the 2-1 win over the Cardinals. — Chicago Tribune — Jason Hammel thought he didn't pitch as well Tuesday night as his line indicated.
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Kate Feldman / New York Daily News:
Jason Heyward blitzed with alleged N-word taunts from Cardinals fans in return to St. Louis
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Yahoo Sports, Viva El Birdos, The Big Lead, Hit & Run, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Forbes and Salon
Mark SaxonESPN / ESPN:
Jason Heyward chose Cubs because core will be together longer
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Yahoo Sports and MLB Daily Dish
Stephon Dingle / WIAT-TV:
Graham Elementary to reopen Friday after bat infestation — TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) — UPDATE: Graham Elementary School will reopen Friday after a foul smell that came from a bat infestation. — According to the superintendent for Talladega City Schools, health officials have tested and monitored the air …
Jay Schreiber / New York Times:
In Extras for the First Time This Season, the Mets' Bullpen Falters — It took 14 games for the Mets to encounter extra innings this season and when they did, on Wednesday night, the result was not a happy one. They lost, 5-4, in Philadelphia, with reliever Hansel Robles surrendering …
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Fox Sports:
Manfred: Players make own unwritten rules on exuberance — NEW YORK (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says players make their own unwritten rules on what emotion is acceptable to show on the field. — Hall of Famer Goose Gossage, a New York Yankees spring training instructor …
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Mark Feinsand / New York Daily News:
Didi Gregorius has rough night in Yankees' loss to Athletics — Didi Gregorius' night was filled with ups and downs Tuesday. — A pair of spectacular plays he made at shortstop behind Chasen Shreve in the seventh inning accounted for the good, but the bad may have very well cost the Yankees the game.
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Pinstripe Alley, lohud.com and River Avenue Blues
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rockies Acquire Cody Decker — The Rockies have acquired first baseman Cody Decker from the Royals, according to announcements from both teams. Cash considerations are going back in return. — Decker, 29, has minimal major league experience but was long a solid producer in the upper minors …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox pitcher Mat Latos comes up big again in third start — All of the action from U.S. Cellular Field. — With each start he has made this season, right-hander Mat Latos has made the White Sox look smarter for nabbing him on a $3 million deal less than two weeks before spring training started.
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South Side Sox and Halos Heaven
