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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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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Astros' ring ceremony to precede game vs. Orioles — HOUSTON — The Houston Astros' 2017 World Series banner was unveiled, somewhat fractiously, Monday with the ring ceremony is set for pregame Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. — How the club handled the hoopla in advance of their home opener offered yet another glimpse of their focus.
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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Camden Chat, Minor League Ball and MLB Baseball News …
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
Edwin Encarnacion hits second career inside-the-park home run
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Deadspin
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
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
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ben Zobrist to bat leadoff for the Cubs — Chicago Tribune — Ben Zobrist will bat leadoff Tuesday night as the Cubs try to generate some offense against the Reds. — Zobrist is batting .364 (4-for-11) in four games. He is batting at the top in place of Ian Happ …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Tyler Chatwood impressive in his first start for Cubs
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs strike out NL-record 58 times through their first 5 games
Cubs strike out NL-record 58 times through their first 5 games
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Red Reporter
Alan Robinson / UPI:
Cubs' Lester looks for better second start against Reds
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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Brew Crew Ball
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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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Fish Stripes and DRaysBay
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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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Over the Monster and CBS Boston
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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Beyond the Box Score
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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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Yahoo Canada / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Garcia gives Blue Jays precisely what they paid for in debut
Garcia gives Blue Jays precisely what they paid for in debut
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Bluebird Banter
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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Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Snow pushes back Yankees' home opener against Rays
Snow pushes back Yankees' home opener against Rays
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Pinstripe Alley, DRaysBay and MLB Baseball News …
Sean Farrell / USA Today:
Mets send Anthony Swarzak to the DL, recall Hansel Robles — The Mets placed reliever Anthony Swarzak on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to April 1 with a left oblique injury. — Hansel Robles was recalled from Las Vegas to take his spot on the roster.
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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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MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit
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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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Lookout Landing
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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Purple Row
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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 …
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
A look at the Iowa Cubs' (preliminary) opening day roster — Baseball is almost back in Des Moines. — The Iowa Cubs open the Pacific Coast League season Thursday at Principal Park. — So who will take the field for the Triple-A franchise of the Chicago Cubs? — Here's a look at the preliminary roster.