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Astros reveal World Series rings in Tuesday presentation — The Houston Astros unveiled their World Series rings in a presentation at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday night before their game with the Baltimore Orioles. — On the top, the colors of the team, orange and blue, are topped by an …
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Former Astros coach Rich Dauer makes emotional return for first pitch ceremony
Associated Press:
Morton helps Astros beat Orioles 6-1 in home opener
Morton helps Astros beat Orioles 6-1 in home opener
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Astros' ring ceremony to precede game vs. Orioles
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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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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Gregorius' 2 HRs, 8 RBIs lead Yanks over Rays in home opener — NEW YORK (AP) - Didi Gregorius hit a pair of three-run homers and drove in a career-high eight RBIs, and the New York Yankees overcame five strikeouts by Giancarlo Stanton in his first game in pinstripes to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-4 …
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton receives rude welcome to New York as fans boo his five-strikeout performance — It didn't take long for some Yankees fans to turn on their newest superstar. — Welcome to New York, Giancarlo. — One minute, they love you. The next minute, they hate you.
ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani launches 3-run HR in first home at bat for Angels — Shohei Ohtani has his first major league home run. — The Japanese slugger launched a three-run shot in his first home at bat Tuesday night for the Los Angeles Angels, giving them a 6-2 lead in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians.
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Associated Press:
Phillies reliever unwraps rare Ohtani card on snow day — NEW YORK (AP) — As an early April snowstorm hit New York City on Monday morning, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Pat Neshek found a fun way to pass the time. — Opening packs of baseball cards, the avid collector unwrapped a rare gem and shared the news on Twitter.
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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Ian Happ needs to adjust from ‘pull mode’ to succeed batting leadoff — Chicago Tribune — Ian Happ assessed his high strikeout total as if he was a seasoned veteran rather than an inexperienced second-year man trying to establish himself as a leadoff hitter.
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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
Bryce Harper is on a home-run-hitting tear
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Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners bang out 12 hits and withstand San Francisco Giants' late rally to hold on for a 6-4 win — Edwin Diaz put an end to the Giants' hopes of a comeback win and notched his third save of the season for Seattle — SAN FRANCISCO — Coming into the 2018 season, it was apparent …
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Rays' Carlos Gomez robs go-ahead homer from Yankees' Tyler Wade … April 3 (UPI) — Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Carlos Gomez came up with a home run robbery against the New York Yankees Tuesday at Yankee Stadium — Gomez vandalized a deep shot from Yankees second baseman Tyler Wade in the sixth inning of the contest.
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Rays Journal: Kiermaier slippery on plan to stay warm
Rays Journal: Kiermaier slippery on plan to stay warm
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Brewers beat Cards' Leone with two homers in ninth, 5-4 — MILWAUKEE • All three Cardinals outfielders, Dexter Fowler, Tommy Pham and Marcell Ozuna, hit their first homers of the season. And rookie Jack Flaherty struck out nine in five innings Tuesday night,
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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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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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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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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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Mike Fitzpatrick / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mets put Swarzak on 10-day DL; Conforto close to return
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Matt Harvey gives up one hit in five innings as Mets beat Phillies, 2-0 — On a frigid and rainy Tuesday night in Flushing, Matt Harvey took the mound for his 2018 debut and gave the few fans who braved the nasty weather a reason for hope in what could be a resurgent season for the man formerly known as The Dark Knight.
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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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Associated Press:
Hanley Ramirez helps Red Sox beat Marlins 4-2 in 13 innings — MIAMI (AP) — Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run double with two out in the 13th inning, and another night of stingy pitching helped the Boston Red Sox extend their winning streak to five games by beating the Miami Marlins 4-2 Tuesday.
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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