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Associated Press:
Morton helps Astros beat Orioles 6-1 in home opener — HOUSTON (AP) — Charlie Morton pitched six scoreless innings, Marwin Gonzalez homered and the Houston Astros unveiled their World Series banner before defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 on Monday night in their home opener.
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Former Astros coach Rich Dauer makes emotional return for first pitch ceremony — First pitches don't often bring a tear to the eye, but the one Monday afternoon in Houston was a little out of the ordinary. — As the Astros unveiled their World Series banner in front of a sellout crowd …
Eduardo A. Encina / New York Daily News:
After cheating death, ex-Astros coach Rich Dauer returns to Houston with emotional first pitch
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Dan Arritt / UPI:
Indians hoping to maintain dominance over Angels — The Cleveland Indians will try to extend their winning streak against the Los Angeles Angels to 13 games when they meet Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. — The Indians (2-2) beat the Angels 6-0 in the opener of their three-game series Monday night …
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Edwin Encarnacion hits second career inside-the-park home run
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians smash three home runs in win over Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
WATCH: Edwin Encarnacion hits inside-the-park home run for Cleveland Indians
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Let's Go Tribe, MLB Baseball News … and Halos Heaven
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Roster will change as pitchers get healthy for Cincinnati Reds - Brandon Finnegan could be back Monday — When you start the season with six pitchers on the disabled list, the season is going to start with some roster roulette. Changes will be coming to the Reds as pitchers get healthy.
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Alan Robinson / UPI:
Cubs' Lester looks for better second start against Reds
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals recall Bader as Gyorko (hamstring) goes on 10-day disabled list — MILWAUKEE • The Cardinals have recalled outfielder Harrison Bader from Class AAA Memphis to fill the roster spot vacated by third baseman Jedd Gyorko, who went on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards' Mikolas returns to big leagues with a bang
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury shut down ‘for a couple of days’ with hip issue — NEW YORK — Injured veteran Jacoby Ellsbury's return has hit a snag as the New York Yankees' banged-up outfield waits on a couple of key players to come off the disabled list. — According to manager Aaron Boone …
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Yankees claim OF Trayce Thompson off waivers from the Dodgers — With three outfielders already on the disabled list, the Yankees claimed Trayce Thompson off of waivers Tuesday from the Dodgers. — New York announced the move just after first pitch during their home opener against the Rays, while also announcing another DL move:
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Chris Perez / New York Post:
Yankees are NYC's favorite baseball team — even in Queens
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
The story behind White Sox coach Daryl Boston's whistle and Josh Donaldson's reaction — Chicago Tribune — Daryl Boston tried to learn how to whistle on his own. — He even turned to YouTube to watch instructional videos. But the White Sox first-base coach couldn't get the sound …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Miguel Gonzalez returns, Tyler Saladino starts as White Sox face Blue Jays
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Garcia gives Blue Jays precisely what they paid for in debut
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Associated Press:
Mariners place DH Nelson Cruz on 10-day DL with sprained ankle — SAN FRANCISCO — The Seattle Mariners have placed designated hitter Nelson Cruz on the 10-day disabled list after he suffered a sprained right ankle in the season-opening series against Cleveland.
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Ryan Divish / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mariners place Nelson Cruz on 10-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain — SAN FRANCISCO — The Mariners have placed Nelson Cruz on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained right ankle and recalled infielder/outfielder Taylor Motter from Class AAA Tacoma to take his spot on the 25-man roster.
Bill Center / UPI:
Ross returns to Padres' rotation to face Rockies — SAN DIEGO — When Tyson Ross was healthy and at his best, the 6-foot-6 right-hander was an All-Star for the Padres. — He had a 23-26 record over the 2014-15 seasons with a 3.03 ERA in 64 starts covering 391 1/3 innings.
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Ian Desmond stays hot at Petco Park, leads Rockies to victory over Padres
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ESPN:
Should Shohei Ohtani stay a two-way player? Exactly 100 years ago, the Red Sox faced the same question with Babe Ruth — Now we've seen it for real: Shohei Ohtani got a hit in his first major league at-bat, and then he got a win in his major league debut.
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Mets place reliever Anthony Swarzak on 10-day disabled list, recall Hansel Robles — The Mets have placed reliever Anthony Swarzak on the 10-day disabled list with a sore left oblique and recalled Hansel Robles from Triple-A, according to MLB's transactions page. — The move is retroactive to April 1.
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Ramirez, Betts homer as Red Sox top Marlins — Fish fall 7-3 — MIAMI - Brian Johnson gave the Boston Red Sox their fifth solid start in five games, allowing one run in six innings in a 7-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday night. — All five Boston starters have allowed less than two runs …
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Bryce Harper is on a home-run-hitting tear — Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper hit his third home run in two days in an 8-1 win against the Atlanta Braves. — Harper's latest bomb was a 425-foot shot off of Sean Newcomb in the second inning Monday at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.
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The Comeback, Elko Daily Free Press, Talking Chop, Federal Baseball, MLB Baseball News … and Washington Post
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers … When he was sent up as a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the 15th inning, Jeff Mathis controlled his own destiny. He knew if he got a hit, the Diamondbacks would dance on the infield at Chase Field. If he didn't, a different fate would befall him.
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Aces have their place in Rangers-A's matchup — OAKLAND, Calif. — Two teams struggling on offense will find themselves challenged by staff pitching aces Tuesday night when the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics meet for the second time in their four-game series.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Scott Kingery's strong debut lost in Gabe Kapler shuffle | Extra Innings — Good morning and welcome to a snow-free edition of Extra Innings. The Phillies were snowed out yesterday in New York, giving them a second consecutive off day before tonight's game against the Mets.
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Jack Dickey / Sports Illustrated:
Tommy Pham Waited Forever to Make It. Now, He's Got Plenty to Say About His Journey. — Created with Sketch. — The Cardinals may have cost Tommy Pham millions by stashing him in the minor leagues, but that won't stop the outfielder from maximizing his time in the big leagues …
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