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Tigers call up pitcher Michael Fulmer; debut could come Friday — DETROIT — Tigers fans won't have to wait too long to see the organization's top prospect in action. — Michael Fulmer, 23, will be recalled from Triple-A Toledo, according to manager Brad Ausmus, presumably to make his major league debut on Friday.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
The Tigers' many problems go much deeper than Brad Ausmus
The Tigers' many problems go much deeper than Brad Ausmus
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' James McCann might DH for Toledo during rehab
Tigers' James McCann might DH for Toledo during rehab
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Pat Peterson / WKRG-TV:
Foley Plane Crash Caught on Camera — FOLEY, AL- — Surveillance video from a Foley business captured incredible images of a plane crash near the city's airport. — The crash happened south of the airport off Hickory Street Tuesday afternoon. A Cessna 421 Twin Engine clipped a few trees over business
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Reds blow 3-0 lead late, fall to Mets — NEW YORK - The Cincinnati Reds had a chance to do something remarkable on Tuesday, at least something remarkable for them. They had a chance to take the first lead of a game and hold onto it. — That was too much to ask.
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Tom Verducci / SI.com:
Noah Syndergaard is either a physical freak—or a threat to himself
Noah Syndergaard is either a physical freak—or a threat to himself
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Robert Barnes / Washington Post:
Supreme Court decides for N.J. police officer in free-speech case — These 10 states will decide whether Trump is the GOP nominee … The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday for an officer with the Paterson, N.J., Police Department who was demoted because his bosses thought — mistakenly …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Jake Arrieta sounds off on Cubs future, PED rumblings: ‘Some people are idiots’ — CHICAGO - Jake Arrieta's dark brown eyes flash that stare that's become all too familiar to opposing hitters, but instead of rage or indignation, there's almost empathy. — Arrieta, amid the finest 24-start …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jake Arrieta, Cubs Remain Far Apart On Extension Framework
Jake Arrieta, Cubs Remain Far Apart On Extension Framework
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Scooter Gennett Placed On DL; Brewers Select Hernan Perez's Contract — 11:20am: Manager Craig Counsell tells Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that Gennett has a “mild” strain of his oblique (Twitter link). Counsell's early expectation is that Gennett will be out three weeks …
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Baltimore Sun:
Orioles recap: Chris Tillman fans nine as Birds avoid sweep with 3-1 win over Rays … The Orioles had just three hits Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, so their offense definitely didn't break out in their 3-1 victory at Tropicana Field. But right-hander Chris Tillman didn't need much run support.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Charlie Morton Requires Hamstring Surgery, Out For Season — Phillies righty Charlie Morton will require season-ending surgery on a torn left hamstring, the club announced. He is expected to require a six to eight month recovery time after undergoing the procedure.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Addison Russell unafraid of key moments — Chicago Tribune — Addison Russell's performance in key situations in the first four weeks mirror the experience of a seasoned veteran, not a 22-year-old infielder. — Russell continued his knack for clutch hitting Tuesday night …
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John Lee / Chicago Tribune:
April 26, 1941: Cubs are first MLB team to have organ music
April 26, 1941: Cubs are first MLB team to have organ music
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Geoff Baker / The Seattle Times:
Mariners CEO Howard Lincoln to resign, sources say — Sources have indicated that team minority owner John Stanton will assume Lincoln's role. The Mariners have announced a 3 p.m. news conference at Safeco Field. — Mariners CEO Howard Lincoln is to announce Wednesday that he is stepping …
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Billy Witz / New York Times:
Alex Rodriguez Returns to Add Some Spark, but Yankees Fall to Rangers — ARLINGTON, Tex. — The Yankees did not take batting practice Wednesday, which is to say they spent only slightly less time hitting baseballs than they have in many games this season. — Manager Joe Girardi said the move …
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ESPN:
Arrieta Q&A: Winning a World Series ‘a tremendous opportunity’ — I think the average MLB career now is just a few years. The quote that has always resonated with me is “We're going to be former players a lot longer than we were current players.” It's a constant reminder that I need …
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Fox Sports:
Losses mount as Braves' home-run drought reaches 15 games — ATLANTA (AP) The message in the Braves clubhouse Tuesday night added a fitting final insult to a dismal homestand: — “Bus TBD. Issues with aircraft.” — It has been that kind of opening month for the Braves as they try …
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Hudson Belinsky / Baseball America:
Miami's Collins Tops College Catching Draft Class — College position players are always a highly valued commodity in the draft. Scouts can watch college players develop over several years, establishing a level of comfort in their evaluations that cannot be matched by prep players.