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Associated Press:
Yankees' Hicks is injured — The New York Yankees have placed Aaron Hicks on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right ribcage in the latest injury to one of their outfielders. — The Yankees made the move Friday, a day after Hicks got two hits in a season-opening 6-1 win at Toronto.
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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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Erik Boland / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Yankees place Aaron Hicks on DL with intercostal muscle strain — TORONTO — The Yankees mostly avoided the injury bug during spring training until the very end when first baseman Greg Bird went down, requiring surgery on his right foot. — Now it's Aaron Hicks.
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Yankees offense will be able to handle injuries, slumps if the rotation keeps dominating
Larry Millson / UPI:
Yankees look to contain Blue Jays again
New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia feels ‘ready to go’ in Toronto, where he suffered a scary injury last season
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'
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
John Sterling explains Giancarlo Stanton HR call debut for Yankees
John Sterling explains Giancarlo Stanton HR call debut for Yankees
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and NESN.com
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees confirm Aaron Judge could play center field
Yankees confirm Aaron Judge could play center field
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Pinstripe Alley
Associated Press:
Polanco's homer lifts Pirates past Tigers in kooky opener — DETROIT (AP) — Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer in the 13th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 13-10 victory over Detroit on Friday — about an hour after the Tigers spilled onto the field to celebrate what they thought was a game-winning hit of their own.
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Anthony Fenech Detroit Free / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Tigers fall to Pirates, 13-10, on marathon Opening Day
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers proved one thing on Opening Day: They won't lay down
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers fall to Pittsburgh Pirates, 13-10, on marathon Opening Day
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers Opening Day: 5 moments that stood out at Comerica Park
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers at a loss to understand why walk-off win was overturned
Dana Sulonen / Detroit Free Press:
Why was the Detroit Tigers run overturned vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Why was the Detroit Tigers run overturned vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates?
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CBSSports.com
Lauren Theisen / Deadspin:
Tigers Win On Walkoff, Then Return To Field After Bullshit Replay Reversal
Tigers Win On Walkoff, Then Return To Field After Bullshit Replay Reversal
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Bless You Boys
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Spotlight will be on Yu Darvish in his Cubs debut Saturday night — Chicago Tribune — Despite Yu Darvish's billing as the top free agent pitcher last winter, manager Joe Maddon didn't believe it was necessary to name him the Cubs' opening day starter. — “I didn't want to apply too much …
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MLB Baseball News …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Starter Kyle Hendricks solid as usual in 2018 debut — Chicago Tribune — Jake Arrieta's legacy with the Cubs isn't confined to what he accomplished on the field. — A big part of his worth can be traced to what he meant to his Cubs teammates inside the clubhouse and on the bench.
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Fish Stripes
Fred Goodall / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Price sparkles in return to Red Sox rotation, beats Rays 1-0 — David Price was solid in his return to the Red Sox rotation, allowing four singles over seven scoreless innings of Boston's 1-0 victory over the — Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. — The five-time All-Star …
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Bob Baum / Associated Press:
Ahmed's career-best 5 RBIs lift D-backs past Rockies 9-8 … PHOENIX — Nick Ahmed had a career-best five RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks regrouped after blowing a five-run lead, topping the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Friday night. — Ahmed hit a three-run homer in Arizona's five-run first inning and an RBI single in the third.
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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.
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MLB Baseball News …
Alan Robinson / UPI:
Strasburg, Nationals aim to blank Reds again — Max Scherzer won the last two National League Cy Young Awards and is exactly the kind of dominating pitcher opposing hitters absolutely hate to face. That does not necessarily mean he is the most intimidating starter on the Washington Nationals' staff.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Rangers reverse trend that cursed them last season, top Astros to even series — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Rangers on Friday night handled a task that often overwhelmed them last season. — They carried a lead through the final four innings to defeat Houston, 5-1, at Globe Life Park.
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MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
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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 Place Tyler Flowers On DL, Select Contract Of Miguel Socolovich
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Talking Chop, Atlanta Journal-Constitution and FanRag Sports
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Hummel on baseball: Cards' Hicks makes memorable debut — NEW YORK • In the 40 consecutive Cardinals season openers I've covered, there have been many notable moments involving players who were starting their first full season with the club. — For instance, on his way to 70 …
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Associated Press:
Trout homers as Angels beat Athletics 2-1 — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Skaggs felt so good he even managed to sneak a changeup past a left-handed hitter. — “Which I never do,” Skaggs said. “It was one of those things where everything was clicking tonight.”
Bernie Wilson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Braun's 3-run homer off Hand lifts Brewers over Padres, 8-6 — Ryan Braun hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth and the — Milwaukee Brewers rallied for five runs off All-Star closer — San Diego Padres 8-6 on Friday night. — The Brewers trailed 6-3 coming into the ninth …
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Brew Crew Ball and Gaslamp Ball
Eduardo A. Encina / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
After breakout season last year, what can the Orioles' Jonathan Schoop provide as an encore? — Jonathan Schoop broke out last season, a year in which he emerged as the Orioles' top offensive player and made his first All-Star Game while ranking among leaders in several offensive categories.
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, MLB Baseball News …, Lookout Landing and sports.MyNorthwest.com
Associated Press:
Troy Tulowitzki to have surgery to remove bone spurs in both heels, expected out 8 weeks — TORONTO — Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will have surgery Monday to remove bone spurs from both heels and is expected to miss eight weeks, general manager Ross Atkins said Friday.