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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Mets outfielder Michael Conforto appears primed to make season debut Thursday against Nationals — Michael Conforto has cleared all the necessary hurdles, and barring some unforeseen setback or unfortunate weather development, it appears he will be in the lineup Thursday when the Mets open …
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch and MLB Baseball News …
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Sean Farrell / USA Today:
Mets send Anthony Swarzak to the DL, recall Hansel Robles
Mets send Anthony Swarzak to the DL, recall Hansel Robles
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Farmington Daily Times
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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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Former Astros coach Rich Dauer makes emotional return for first pitch ceremony
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Astros' ring ceremony to precede game vs. Orioles
Eduardo A. Encina / New York Daily News:
After cheating death, ex-Astros coach Rich Dauer returns to Houston with emotional first pitch
After cheating death, ex-Astros coach Rich Dauer returns to Houston with emotional first pitch
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Fox News, Camden Chat and ESPN
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Zobrist: Reds grounds crew ‘nearly ran me over’ — Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist was on the field when the Cincinnati Reds' grounds crew snapped into action in advance of Tuesday's scheduled game at Great American Ball Park. And he said they didn't wait for him to leave …
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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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ben Zobrist to bat leadoff for the Cubs
Ben Zobrist to bat leadoff for the Cubs
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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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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
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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MLB Trade Rumors, Pinstripe Alley and MLB Daily Dish
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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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MLB Baseball News …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Miguel Gonzalez returns, Tyler Saladino starts as White Sox face Blue Jays
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
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers can't shake off bad weather in 1-0 loss to K.C. Royals — This is one way to speed up the pace of play in baseball. — The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals played in terrible weather conditions on Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park; the temperature was in the high-30's …
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MLB Baseball News …, Royals Review and Bless You Boys
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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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MLB Baseball News …, baseballmusings.com and Lookout Landing
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Commanding the strike zone is key for the young pitchers in the Cincinnati Reds rotation — Next time you watch Tyler Mahle pitch, watch Tucker Barnhart's mitt. If it's not moving, Mahle is likely going to be good. If Barnhart is reaching for pitches, Mahle is probably going to be in trouble.
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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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St. Louis Post-Dispatch, baseballmusings.com, MLB Baseball News …, Deadspin and Viva El Birdos
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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Gaslamp Ball
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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AZ Snake Pit
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Fans at Yankee Stadium react to added protective netting following Todd Frazier foul ball last season — Yankee fans from Sydney, Australia, Ben and Claire Saw had come a long way to be here for Opening Day, and they were surprised to find themselves protected by extended netting in their seats behind the first-base dugout.
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.
Arizona Republic:
MLB team Twitter hashtags for 2018 season — It's another season of Major League Baseball, so that means another new batch of Twitter hashtags. — This is the list all of the teams in MLB and their hashtags for the 2018 season. — The teams are listed alphabetically.
Alex Butler / UPI:
MLB legend Keith Hernandez returns to Twitter — Former St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets star Keith Hernandez has returned to Twitter after nearly a two-year absence. — The 64-year-old first baseman-turned-SNY broadcaster composed his first tweet since October of 2015 on March 30 …
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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