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The Latest: Orioles' Gentry robs homer from Twins' Rosario — Kansas City Royals Alex Gordon runs sprints on during a baseball workout, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals open the baseball season on Thursday afternoon when they host the Chicago White Sox.
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Cubs power past Marlins 8-4 on Opening Day — Fish fall at home — MIAMI - A large contingent of Chicago Cubs fans crashed opening day in Miami, and one pitch into the major league season, Ian Happ had them on their feet to celebrate while Marlins fans stewed.
Associated Press:
Japanese baseball stars returning home from MLB to extend careers … Daisuke Matsuzaka says he still has something to prove. — Koji Uehara wants to help his former team regain its past glory. — The two former U.S. major leaguers are among several Japanese stars that will be looking …
Associated Press:
The Latest: Zach Duke strikes out 4 in an inning — Kansas City Royals Alex Gordon runs sprints on during a baseball workout, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals open the baseball season on Thursday afternoon when they host the Chicago White Sox.
Mark Gonzales / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Ian Happ hits home run on 1st pitch of season as Cubs beat Marlins, 8-4
Ian Happ hits home run on 1st pitch of season as Cubs beat Marlins, 8-4
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MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Anthony Rizzo goes deep calling for stricter gun laws
Column: Anthony Rizzo goes deep calling for stricter gun laws
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Fox News
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Marlins, Cubs wear ‘MSD’ patches, to visit with victims' families, survivors
Marlins, Cubs wear ‘MSD’ patches, to visit with victims' families, survivors
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HotNewHipHop.com
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Anthony Rizzo's home run an ‘out-of-body experience’ on emotional Opening Day
Victor Mather / Boston Globe:
Derek Jeter's first inning as Marlins co-owner didn't go quite as planned
Derek Jeter's first inning as Marlins co-owner didn't go quite as planned
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NPR, Chicago Sun-Times and The Comeback
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Mets winning by playing small ball, analytics an encouraging sign for the rest of the season — On Opening Day at Citi Field, a booming home run or two from Yoenis Cespedes, something akin to Giancarlo Stanton's eye-popping Yankee debut, would have made for a sexier storyline than singling Carlos Martinez and the Cardinals to death.
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New York Daily News:
After an injury-riddled 2017, Yoenis Cespedes smacks three RBI in Opening Day win
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Thor brings the thunder as 1-2 punch of Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom is off to a good start
Stephen Edelson / Daily Record:
Todd Frazier has found a new family in the Mets
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino corrects early mistakes, rewards Yankees' faith in him with scoreless start — TORONTO — Luis Severino got himself in an early jam on Opening Day. — And you couldn't help but think about his dud in the AL wild-card game, when he got too hyped up and unraveled as a result, recording just one out.
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Dellin Betances gets back on track in Yankees opening day — TORONTO - Dellin Betances entered with a five-run lead Thursday's eighth inning, and well the situation called for a fastball down the middle. — Kevin Pillar drove it out of the park, the only run - and just the second hit …
Associated Press:
Springer 1st with consecutive MLB opening day leadoff HRs — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - George Springer has set a MLB first with his 100th career home run for the Houston Astros. — The World Series MVP led off the Astros' season opener at Texas with a home run off Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels.
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Stephen Hawkins / Associated Press:
Springer, World Series champ Astros top Texas 4-0 in opener — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - World Series MVP George Springer hit a leadoff homer in the season opener for the second year in a row, Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros started their championship defense …
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The Crawfish Boxes
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
No shortage of knee-jerk reactions after Rangers fall to Astros — ARLINGTON, Texas — When the game was over Thursday, and Commissioner Rob Manfred and President Bush and all the media that won't be back again this season were headed home, it was just one game.
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Astros play four-man outfield against Rangers' Joey Gallo
Astros play four-man outfield against Rangers' Joey Gallo
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MLB Baseball News …, Bleacher Report and Deadspin
Associated Press:
Davidson hits 3 of White Sox's 6 homers in 14-7 rout of KC — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Most days, Tim Anderson's performance would have made him the star. — Matt Davidson showed up his Chicago White Sox teammate. — The young designated hitter became the fourth player in major league history …
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Colleen Kane / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
White Sox tie MLB record with 6 Opening-Day homers in 14-7 victory over Royals
Adam TeicherESPN / ESPN:
White Sox's Matt Davidson blasts 3 homers in opener
White Sox's Matt Davidson blasts 3 homers in opener
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Paul Newberry / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Markakis' 3-run homer gives Braves 8-5 walk-off vs Phillies — Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer with two out in the ninth inning, capping the — Atlanta Braves' comeback from a five-run deficit that rocked the — Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 Thursday and ruined the managing debut of Gabe Kapler.
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Phillies Nation, baseballmusings.com, Talking Chop and The Good Phight
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WKYC-TV:
OPINION | Time for Cleveland Indians to seize World Series crown because nothing is guaranteed — There are many reasons to be optimistic about the Cleveland Indians but it's important to remember that nothing is guaranteed. — Author: Dave “Dino” DeNatale — Here we go everyone!
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
When, where to watch Cleveland Indians open 2018 season at Seattle Mariners
Associated Press:
Melancon joins Bumgarner, Samardzija on Giants' DL — LOS ANGELES (AP) — San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon was put on the 10-day disabled list with a right elbow flexor strain before Thursday's opener, joining starters Madison Bumgarner and starter Jeff Samardzija on the sidelines.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Brian Cashman still has full confidence in Aaron Boone as new Yankees manager — TORONTO — Heading into a season of great expectations, Brian Cashman feels that he's hired the right manager. — “I have no second-guessing or concerns,” Cashman replied Thursday when asked …
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
No score through three innings — Bottom of third: The inning began with promise for the Dodgers, when Clayton Kershaw dug out a low-and-away, 74-mph curve and dumped a soft single into shallow left field. — But leadoff man Chris Taylor grounded into a fielder's choice and Corey Seager hit …
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Associated Press:
Grease fire causes smoke inside Tropicana Field before Rays opener — A small grease fire in the upper deck of Tropicana Field on Thursday caused a smoky haze to fall over the playing field five hours before the first pitch of the regular-season opener between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox.
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ESPN and MLB Baseball News …
Bernie Wilson / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Arcia's single lifts Brewers over Padres 2-1 in 12 innings — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Orlando Arcia singled in Ji-Man Choi with two outs in the 12th inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers over the San Diego Padres 2-1 on opening day Thursday. — Arcia's hit came off sidearmer Adam Cimber (0-1), who was making his big league debut.
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Associated Press:
Reds play catch between raindrops, await opener vs Nationals — CINCINNATI (AP) — Closer Raisel Iglesias skirted the tarp-covered infield along with the rest of the Cincinnati Reds pitchers, heading for the outfield and a quick game of catch before the rains returned.
Eduardo A. Encina / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Adam Jones hits walk-off homer in 11th, Orioles top Twins, 3-2 — BALTIMORE — On Opening Day that seemed scripted for disaster Thursday at Camden Yards ended with the longest-tenured Oriole — center fielder Adam Jones — the hero. — After the Orioles blew a two-run lead in the ninth inning …