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Ohtani wins MLB pitching debut as Angels beat A's 7-4 — New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto on Sunday April 1, 2018. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Ian Harrison / Baltimore Sun:
Smoak's 2 HR, go-ahead slam in 8th rally Jays past Yankees 7-4 — After fouling off a pair of curveballs, Justin Smoak figured he'd get a fastball from David Robertson . — Smoak was right. — The switch-hitter smacked a two-run homer in the seventh inning and a go-ahead grand slam …
Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Getting his Wings — Getting his Wings — To say that Shohei Ohtani had a tumultuous spring training would be a massive understatement. The 23-year-old came over from Japan with a tremendous amount of fanfare and sky-high expectations. Prior to the start of spring training …
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
5 things to watch for in the Yankees home opener today — NEW YORK - A week after going from Tampa, Fla. (breaking camp), to Atlanta (exhibition game) to Toronto (season-opening series), the Yankees have arrived for the home opener at Yankee Stadium. — And yeah, it could've gone better in Canada …
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Ian Harrison / Associated Press:
Smoak's 2 HR, go-ahead slam in 8th rally Jays past Yanks 7-4
Smoak's 2 HR, go-ahead slam in 8th rally Jays past Yanks 7-4
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Peter Botte / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Second-guessing of Aaron Boone begins following questionable decision to load the bases for Justin Smoak
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
New York Yankees' Aaron Boone to make home managerial debut vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Cold, possibly snowy Yankees home opener on tap
Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Shohei Ohtani wins pitching debut, leads Angels over A's 7-4 — Shohei Ohtani could exhale, at last having made it through a whirlwind week and not one, but two separate debuts in the big leagues. — He got his first career hit, then three days later earned a win on the mound.
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Dylan Hernandez / Baltimore Sun:
Angels' Shohei Ohtani has his flaws, but he also has the look of a future superstar — Watch how easily Shohei Ohtani touched 99 mph with his fastball Sunday and you will understand why he's always smiling. See how Ohtani responded to giving up a three-run home run and you will comprehend …
Jerry McDonald The Mercury / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Ohtani shines in debut as Angels top A's — OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A's had more to deal with than Shohei Ohtani Sunday. — Getting out of their own way proved to be an issue for the second straight day in a 7-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels at the Coliseum.
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Shohei Ohtani picks up victory for Angels in his mound debut — OAKLAND — Just like Shohei Ohtani and the Angels had been saying all along, spring training means nothing. — A rough spring had prompted plenty of questions about the Japanese superstar's readiness for the majors …
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — Tried as they might, the Detroit Tigers could not thaw out on Sunday night. — Frozen at the plate during the first game of an unusual, early-season split doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they were unable to get much going in the nightcap, either.
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Dave Hogg / Associated Press:
Williams pitches 6 no-hit innings, Pirates edge Tigers 1-0 — DETROIT — On a chilly afternoon, Pirates right-hander Trevor Williams put the Detroit bats in a deep freeze. — Williams was pulled with a no-hitter in progress after six innings, and Pittsburgh hung on to beat the Tigers 1- Sunday …
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George Sipple Detroit Free / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Tigers' offense frozen by Pirates in 1-0 loss at Comerica Park
Tigers' offense frozen by Pirates in 1-0 loss at Comerica Park
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Just 14,848 tickets sold for Tigers vs. Pirates, fewest since 2006
Just 14,848 tickets sold for Tigers vs. Pirates, fewest since 2006
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Doug Padilla / UPI:
Los Angeles Dodgers' Rich Hill begins new role vs. San Francisco Giants — LOS ANGELES - Rich Hill was the No. 2 starter to Clayton Kershaw's No. 1 as recently as last postseason, and now he finds himself in a new role with the Los Angeles Dodgers. — Hill will make his 2018 debut Sunday …
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Bob McManaman / Arizona Republic:
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies
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Bill Shaikin / Baltimore Sun:
Clayton Kershaw, who can opt out after the season, says his focus is on ‘trying to get people out’
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies
Associated Press:
Harper, Eaton lead Nationals over Reds 6-5 for opening sweep — CINCINNATI — Bryce Harper finally hit a homer — two, no less. Leadoff man Adam Eaton had another big game. And the starting pitching was exquisite for the third time in a row. — It's early, but new manager Dave Martinez feels …
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Anthony Swarzak to undergo MRI on sore left oblique on Monday, Paul DeJong seems poised to become next ‘Met killer’ — Reliever Anthony Swarzak, who became the first regular-season victim of the Mets' injury curse this weekend, will undergo an MRI Monday to determine the severity of his sore left oblique.
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Orioles don't get break facing Astros' No. 5 starter — The offseason acquisition of right-hander Gerrit Cole was orchestrated to fortify an already stout Astros rotation, one that when fully armed, had the option of utilizing versatile right-hander Brad Peacock in a complementary role en route to the 2017 World Series title.
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Seventh-inning struggles doom Cleveland Indians in series finale against Seattle Mariners — The Cleveland Indians fell to the Seattle Mariners in their series finale at Safeco Field in Seattle Sunday. — Author: Matthew Florjancic — One bad inning can spoil an otherwise good day at the ballpark.
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Marlins split opening series with Cubs after 6-0 win — Peters controls Cubbies — MIAMI - Dillon Peters threw six scoreless innings, Brian Anderson hit a three-run double to highlight a five-run fifth and the Miami Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on Sunday to split their opening four-game series.
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Mark Gonzales / Baltimore Sun:
Cubs get shut out, allow young Marlins to split series
Cubs get shut out, allow young Marlins to split series
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Shannon O'Connor / Daily News:
Watch Olympic Gold Medalist Chloe Kim throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Dodgers Game — Olympic Gold Medal? Check. Epic Twitter Feed? Check. Throwing out the first pitch at a Dodgers Game? After today, check. — Snowboarder Chloe Kim can cross another milestone off her list.
ESPN:
Devin Smeltzer, Dodgers prospect who battled cancer, reunites with Chase Utley — Every baseball player has a story of what made them fall in love with the game, a player that was their favorite as a kid and the struggle it took to reach the professional level.
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