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Associated Press:
Reds get parade, edge Cubs 1-0 on 2-hitter for their 1st win — CINCINNATI — Four days into the season, the Reds finally got their opening-day parade — and a win, too. — The Cubs? Still trying to locate their offense. — Rookie Tyler Mahle pitched one-hit ball for six innings …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Tyler Chatwood impressive in his first start for Cubs
Tyler Chatwood impressive in his first start for Cubs
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs strike out NL-record 58 times through their first 5 games
Alan Robinson / UPI:
Cubs' Lester looks for better second start against Reds
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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Jeff Miller / Baltimore Sun:
Angels unravel early and oddly against Indians — They were two games over .500, having won three of four in Oakland. — They were riding a wave of international euphoria provided by their Japanese wonder. — They were saluting one their past fan favorites, Jered Weaver, asked to toss out the ceremonial first pitch.
Alex Butler / UPI:
Edwin Encarnacion hits second career inside-the-park home run … Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion hit the second inside-the-park home run of his career against the Los Angeles Angels. — Encarnacion missed hitting one out of Angel Stadium by just inches in the second inning of the Indians' 6-0 win on Monday.
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians smash three home runs in win over Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim — The Cleveland Indians smashed three home runs in their 6-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim Monday night. — Now that was more like it. — After losing a late lead to the Seattle Mariners …
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
WATCH: Edwin Encarnacion hits inside-the-park home run for Cleveland Indians
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
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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Eduardo A. Encina / New York Daily News:
After cheating death, ex-Astros coach Rich Dauer returns to Houston with emotional first pitch — Rich Dauer still struggles putting together the pieces of the day he nearly died. It was supposed to be one of the most exciting days of a 44-year career as a player and coach …
Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles, Tillman fall flat in 6-1 setback in Houston; losing streak at three
Orioles, Tillman fall flat in 6-1 setback in Houston; losing streak at three
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Associated Press:
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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Logan Mullen / NESN.com:
Red Sox Wrap: Hanley Ramirez, Mookie Betts Homer In 7-3 Win Over Marlins
Red Sox Wrap: Hanley Ramirez, Mookie Betts Homer In 7-3 Win Over Marlins
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Red Sox sink Marlins after quality start from Johnson
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards' Mikolas returns to big leagues with a bang — MILWAUKEE • In one sense, Miles Mikolas wondered if this day would ever come again. In another, it was a day he could only dream about. — A struggling reliever in the San Diego organization and unsuccessful starter at Texas, Mikolas signed on to pitch in Japan in 2015.
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Associated Press:
OF Tomas, owed over $42M, demoted to minors by Diamondbacks — PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona outfielder Yasmany Tomas cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks, who are responsible for the $42.5 million he is owed in the remaining three seasons of a $68.5 million, six-year contract.
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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:
White Sox veteran reliever Nate Jones ready to return to lockdown role
White Sox veteran reliever Nate Jones ready to return to lockdown role
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Associated Press:
Liriano pitches Tigers to 1st win of season, 6-1 over Royals — DETROIT (AP) — Ron Gardenhire's first win with the Detroit Tigers came courtesy of a couple other grizzled veterans. — Francisco Liriano pitched into the seventh inning in his Detroit debut and Victor Martinez drove …
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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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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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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed working to shed ‘light-hitting’ label
Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed working to shed ‘light-hitting’ label
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AZ Snake Pit
Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Ian Desmond stays hot at Petco Park, leads Rockies to victory over Padres — Counting last season, Desmond is batting .354 (17-for-48) with five home runs and 13 RBIs in 11 games at Petco — SAN DIEGO — This SoCal port of Cali bills itself as “America's Finest City.” For Ian Desmond, it's a hitter's paradise.
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Associated Press:
Lynn has rough start in debut for Twins — Colin Moran hit a first-inning grand slam in his debut at PNC Park off of Lance Lynn, Jameson Taillon tied a career high with nine strikeouts and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 5-4 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins in their home opener on Monday.
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Pirates' Moran hits grand slam in first at-bat at PNC Park
Pirates' Moran hits grand slam in first at-bat at PNC Park
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Bucs Dugout and MLB Baseball News …
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.
Frank Pastor / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays ranked among Major League Baseball's least watchable teams — Aside from their late comeback win on opening day, the Rays haven't exactly been captivating to watch this season. — Three consecutive losses in which they averaged a run a game dropped them into last place in the AL East after just four games.
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