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Dan Greenspan / Associated Press:
Ohtani homers in 1st home AB, Angels beat Indians 13-2 — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani got his first major league home run and his first celebratory ice bath. There could more on the way for the Japanese sensation. — Ohtani hit a three-run homer in his first Angel Stadium at-bat …
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Let's Go Tribe
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Reminder: Shohei Ohtani may end up the greatest bargain in MLB history — The Cincinnati Reds made a promotional video for him. Clayton Kershaw put off his wedding anniversary to meet with him. Almost every franchise jockeyed to free up every available dollar for him.
Associated Press:
Ohtani homers as Angels pound Indians 13-2 — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his first major league home run in his first Angel Stadium at-bat, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Cleveland Indians 13-2 on Tuesday night. — Ohtani capped a six-run first inning with a three-run drive to center off Josh Tomlin (0-1).
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Matt Kemp - older but leaner - bullish on Dodgers reunion: ‘I always wanted to come home’ — PHOENIX - It's the same team he grew up with, raising him since he was a teenager from Oklahoma, but it feels so different now. — Most of the names and faces have changed. The old coaching staff and front office are gone.
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Shohei Ohtani belts first major league homer in Angels' victory
Shohei Ohtani belts first major league homer in Angels' victory
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USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Whittier Daily News, Daily Breeze and MLB Baseball News …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Flaherty departs; Wainwright in line to pitch home opener — MILWAUKEE • The decks have been cleared for Adam Wainwright to start Thursday's home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks as Jack Flaherty, impressive in his 2018 debut on Tuesday night, is being sent back to Memphis by the Cardinals.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Joe Totoraitis / Associated Press:
Yelich, Braun go deep in 9th as Brewers beat Cards 5-4
Yelich, Braun go deep in 9th as Brewers beat Cards 5-4
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Viva El Birdos and MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Royals happy game vs. Tigers postponed due to bad weather — DETROIT — The Kansas City Royals celebrated as if they had won a game. — They cheered Wednesday morning when their scheduled game against the Detroit Tigers was postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up in a day-night doubleheader on April 20.
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Maria Torres / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Royals' series finale at Tigers postponed because of weather — DETROIT — For the second time in a week, the Royals will not to play a previously scheduled game. — Wednesday's series finale with the Tigers at Comerica Park was postponed. A weather system encroached on the Detroit area overnight …
Chris Thomas / Detroit Free Press:
Again?! Detroit Tigers postpone series finale against Kansas City Royals
Again?! Detroit Tigers postpone series finale against Kansas City Royals
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Bless You Boys
Brian Manzullo / Detroit Free Press:
The Detroit Tigers are postponed again. This is garbage.
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Dubious home debut earns Giancarlo Stanton boos from Yankees fans — NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton's Big Apple debut went dramatically different than he and Yankees fans had hoped, as his five-strikeout performance drew boos late in the Bronx Bombers' home-opening win.
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MLB Baseball News …, Bleacher Report, HotNewHipHop.com, Pinstripe Alley and ABC News
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Nicholas Parco / New York Daily News:
Aaron Hicks making progress but Yankees won't rush him back despite depleted outfield
Alex Butler / UPI:
Giancarlo Stanton goes 0-for-5 with 5 strikeouts, booed by Yankees fans
Giancarlo Stanton goes 0-for-5 with 5 strikeouts, booed by Yankees fans
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Boston Globe, MLB Baseball News …, Sports Illustrated, USA Today and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rockies Extend Charlie Blackmon — The Rockies have announced an extension with outfielder Charlie Blackmon. In addition to re-working his already agreed-upon 2018 salary, the new deal covers five additional seasons, giving the Rockies control over three would-be free agent campaigns …
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Lone Star Ball, MLB Daily Dish and Mile High Sports
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies agree to a six-year, $108M contract
Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies agree to a six-year, $108M contract
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Call to the Pen
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.
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Over the Monster
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Eric Johnson / WSLS-TV:
Pitching will be Red Sox's strength in 2018 — Salem has three of top 10 pitching prospects in Red Sox organization — SALEM, Va. - The Salem Red Sox are getting ready to get back into the swing of things for the 2018 season with 10 players on the roster from a year ago.
Jack Magruder / UPI:
Arizona Diamondbacks go for sweep over visiting Los Angeles Dodgers — PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks challenged the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West last season because their rotation had Dodgers-like success, and the D-backs are working on a reprise this season.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
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USA Today, MLB Baseball News …, True Blue LA and AZ Snake Pit
Eduardo A. Encina / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Orioles' bullpen balloon bursts in 10-6 loss to Astros, team's fourth straight setback — HOUSTON — The Orioles scored enough runs to win Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park, their power bats finally bulking up against one of the game's top starters, Justin Verlander.
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MLB Baseball News … and Camden Chat
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Dallas Keuchel, Houston Astros go for sweep of Baltimore Orioles
Brett Bodner / New York Daily News:
SEE IT: MLB fans bash Mets-Phillies Facebook broadcast in comments section — Conditions at Citi Field weren't the only things that were a mess Wednesday. — Wednesday's Mets-Phillies game—Major League Baseball's first game broadcast exclusively on Facebook — isn't going as smoothly as planned.
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Sporting News
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
MLB game on Facebook gets off to soggy start
John Rowe / Daily Record:
Mets aren't about to shuffle their pitchers for series vs. Nationals — NEW YORK — The calendar mandates the Mets curb their enthusiasm. — Few, if any, pennants have been won in the month of April. — Yet the attraction of a three-game series in Washington, D.C. …
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Ken Belson / New York Times:
Patriots' Julian Edelman May Have Thwarted a School Shooting — The New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman was in Texas visiting his former teammate Danny Amendola late last month when he received a direct message on his Instagram account: “Dude, there is a kid in your comment section …
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George Henry / Associated Press:
Foltynewicz outduels Scherzer, Braves beat Nationals 7-1 — ATLANTA (AP) - It's too early for Braves manager Brian Snitker to make any proclamations for the 2018 season. — Atlanta has played six games and has four victories after winning a rare series against the two-time defending NL East champion Nationals.
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Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
Rookie Villanueva hits 3 homers, Padres get 1st win of 2018 — SAN DIEGO — Curtain calls don't happen often at Petco Park, which made the night even more special for Christian Villanueva. — The rookie hit three impressive home runs and drove in five runs, Tyson Ross was a winner …
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Herm Schneider, baseball's longest-tenured trainer, ‘has saved the White Sox millions’ — Chicago Tribune — Five minutes before Michael Jordan arrived at 35th and Shields in the winter of 1993, he called White Sox trainer Herm Schneider. — That signaled Schneider to open the garage door …
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies say Pat Neshek's MRI shows no serious damage, return ‘couple more weeks’ away — NEW YORK - Pat Neshek's MRI Tuesday on his right shoulder showed no serious damage, the Phillies said, and the reliever will remain sidelined for a “couple more weeks.” — POLL — Which team is most worth the price of admission?