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Anthony Fenech Detroit Free / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Tigers fall to Pirates, 13-10, on marathon Opening Day — DETROIT — After a 24-hour delay, Detroit's local holiday that is Opening Day began at 1:11 p.m. on Friday afternoon. — It was 37 degrees. Tigers right-hander Jordan Zimmermann — a Wisconsinite — was wearing short sleeves.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers at a loss to understand why walk-off win was overturned — Detroit Tigers bench coach Steve Liddle talks about overturned call in the 10th inning on Opening Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They lost in the 13th, 13-10. George Sipple, Detroit Free Press — CONNECT
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers fall to Pittsburgh Pirates, 13-10, on marathon Opening Day — After a 24-hour delay, Detroit's local holiday that is Opening Day began at 1:11 p.m. on Friday afternoon. — It was 37 degrees. Tigers right-hander Jordan Zimmermann — a Wisconsinite — was wearing short sleeves.
Dana Sulonen / Detroit Free Press:
Why was the Detroit Tigers run overturned vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates? — Detroit Tigers bench coach Steve Liddle talks about overturned call in the 10th inning on Opening Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They lost in the 13th, 13-10. George Sipple, Detroit Free Press — CONNECT
Detroit News:
Next Slide — Detroit - Best we all buckle up. If Opening Day is any indication, the Tigers are going to take us on a crazy ride this season. — Up 2-0. Down 4-2. Up 6-4. Tied 6-6. Down 10-6. Tied 10-10. — This was bananas. — An announced sellout crowd (42,516 tickets sold) …
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Bucs Dugout
Lauren Theisen / Deadspin:
Tigers Win On Walkoff, Then Return To Field After Bullshit Replay Reversal
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Bless You Boys
Marlowe Alter / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' new home uniforms draw critique from viewers
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MLB Baseball News …
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Yankees place Aaron Hicks on DL; ponder Aaron Judge to CF, Giancarlo Stanton to LF — TORONTO — After just one game, the New York Yankees' once-crowded outfield became suddenly thin when the team was forced to place center fielder Aaron Hicks on the 10-day disabled list Friday.
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Bleacher Report
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
John Sterling isn't changing his controversial Giancarlo Stanton home run call: 'I don't mind if people don't like it' — Yankees radio play-by-play man John Sterling made an appearance on WFAN Friday evening to address the questions, concerns and controversy swirling after he debuted …
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
John Sterling explains Giancarlo Stanton HR call debut for Yankees — TORONTO - John Sterling's new home run call for Giancarlo Stanton required a little translation. — Launched on opening day, the veteran Yankees radio voice boomed into the mike: “Giancarlo, non si può stoparlo! …
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NESN.com
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees place Aaron Hicks on the 10-day DL with muscle strain
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Pinstripe Alley
Adam Baum / Cincinnati.com:
Reds outfielders Jesse Winker and Billy Hamilton collide in memorable Opening Day catch — Reds rookie outfielder Jesse Winker started in his first career Opening Day Friday and made a memorable catch at the warning track with bases loaded The Enquirer/Adam Baum — Hundreds of little things happen in a baseball game.
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Cincinnati.com:
Next Slide — Homer Bailey pitched like, well, an Opening Day starter. — It was not enough for the Reds to win. They fell to the Washington Nationals 2-0 before a regular-season Great American Ball Park record crowd of 43,787. — Max Scherzer out-dueled Bailey.
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price explains his surprising Opening Day lineup
Adam Baum / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds reveal unexpected Opening Day lineup against Washington Nationals
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Red Reporter
Associated Press:
Braves place Tyler Flowers on DL with oblique strain — ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves put catcher Tyler Flowers on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left oblique Friday and prepared to be without him for a few weeks. — Flowers sustained the injury on a swing in his first at-bat …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Place Tyler Flowers On DL, Select Contract Of Miguel Socolovich — Braves catcher Tyler Flowers has been placed on the 10-day DL with a strained left oblique muscle, the team announced. No timeline for his return was given, but oblique issues tend to sideline a player for a month or more.
Discussion:
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop and FanRag Sports
Brett Bodner / New York Daily News:
SEE IT: Mets reveal new ‘salt and pepper shaker’ team celebration in Opening Day win — The Mets are shaking things up with their team celebration. — During the Mets' 9-4 Opening Day win over the Cardinals, the team unveiled its new “salt and pepper shaker” celebration.
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J.P. Hoornstra / Orange County Register:
Tony Watson's return to Dodger Stadium begins with smack talk, ends with strikeouts — LOS ANGELES — Stepping onto the field before the first game of a new season at Dodger Stadium can make any man feel like a sardine. For a few hours before the first pitch, foul territory is a dense crush …
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McCovey Chronicles and DodgerBlue.com
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Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
A new day after sickening loss for Phillies | Extra Innings — One down, 161 to go. The Phillies' difficult-to-digest, season-opening 8-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves gave us a first glimpse of how rookie manager Gabe Kapler plans to run things from the dugout this season.
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MLB Baseball News … and Philly.com
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies reliever Pat Neshek sidelined with back issue
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FanRag Sports
WKYC-TV:
Despite loss, Cleveland Indians believe Corey Kluber set important tone for team in 2018 opener — Despite Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners, the Cleveland Indians believe ace starter Corey Kluber set an important tone for the team in the 2018 regular-season opener. — Author: Matthew Florjancic
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U.S.S. Mariner, Lookout Landing and sports.MyNorthwest.com
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Albert Almora Jr. gets nod at leadoff spot for Cubs — Chicago Tribune — Albert Almora Jr.'s past success against left-handed pitchers was too good to pass up as he will bat leadoff Friday night instead of Ian Happ when the Cubs face the Marlins at Marlins Park.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kyle Schwarber's defensive woes could mean more playing time for Albert Almora Jr.
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Fish Stripes and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Bob McManaman / Arizona Republic:
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies … As stellar as Zack Greinke pitched in his final tune-up Monday night before the start of the regular season - and he was brilliant in allowing just one hit over six scoreless innings with no walks and four strikeouts against the Indians - he wasn't completely satisfied.
New York Daily News:
MLB average salary drops as new season opens, AP study finds — NEW YORK — The average major league salary on opening day dropped slightly following an offseason of slashed contracts for many free agents and the decisions to start three highly paid players in the minor leagues, according to study by The Associated Press.
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Like Yankees' Chad Green, Mets' Robert Gsellman could thrive in bullpen role — NEW YORK - Armed with a heavy sinker, Robert Gsellman re-introduced himself to opposing hitters Thursday. Coming off a poor season as a starter in 2017, Gsellman, struck out all three Cardinals he faced in relief in the Mets' 9-4 victory.
