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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers proved one thing on Opening Day: They won't lay down — 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
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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 fall to Pittsburgh Pirates, 13-10, on marathon Opening Day
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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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
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
Marlowe Alter / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' new home uniforms draw critique from viewers
Detroit Tigers' new home uniforms draw critique from viewers
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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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New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia feels ‘ready to go’ in Toronto, where he suffered a scary injury last season — TORONTO - A dejected CC Sabathia initially thought his season was over when he reinjured his bothersome right knee in a start against the Blue Jays here last August, only to return quickly following …
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.
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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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees place Aaron Hicks on the 10-day DL with muscle strain
Yankees place Aaron Hicks on the 10-day DL with muscle strain
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Former Cub Carlos Zambrano now preaching instead of punching — Chicago Tribune — Reuniting with former Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano recently gave me an opportunity to remind him of a memorable incident many years ago at Miller Park in Milwaukee.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cubs 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.
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 …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Albert Almora Jr. gets nod at leadoff spot for Cubs
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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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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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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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
With closer on board, Cards can use bullpen more aggressively — NEW YORK • The Cardinals and manager Mike Matheny have grown accustomed to questions before games about their lack of a closer, and a nebulous ninth always invites questions after a game.
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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 …
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox hope confident Lucas Giolito will prove ‘stalwart’ in rotation — Chicago Tribune — The Lucas Giolito who will take the mound Saturday for the second game of the White Sox season is a “different guy” than the one pitching coach Don Cooper saw arrive at Camelback Ranch in the spring of 2017.
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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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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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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.
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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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.
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