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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’
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
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 …
Mark Dunphy / Boston Globe:
Morning sports update: Shohei Ohtani matched Babe Ruth with a rare feat Tuesday
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
One day after boos, Giancarlo Stanton thrills Yankees fans with home run — NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton quickly replaced the boos he heard Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium with one loud crack of his bat Wednesday afternoon. — About 20 hours after the New York Yankees outfielder was serenaded …
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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
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USA Today, MLB Baseball News …, Bleed Cubbie Blue and NESN.com
Khadrice Rollins / Sports Illustrated:
Watch: Yankees Fans Boo Giancarlo Stanton After Five Strikeouts In First Home Game
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MLB Baseball News …, New York Daily News and The Comeback
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Dubious home debut earns Giancarlo Stanton boos from Yankees fans
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HotNewHipHop.com, Pinstripe Alley and ABC News
Joe Totoraitis / Associated Press:
Yelich, Braun go deep in 9th as Brewers beat Cards 5-4 — MILWAUKEE (AP) - Christian Yelich and Ryan Braun hit consecutive homers off Dominic Leone with two out in the ninth, sending the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
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Viva El Birdos and MLB Baseball News …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Martinez looks for a better handle on things against Brewers — MILWAUKEE • Carlos Martinez is hoping to have a little better command of things Wednesday night when he faces the Milwaukee Brewers in the rubber game of a three-game series. In his first start, covering 4 1/3 innings …
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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Chris Thomas / Detroit Free Press:
Again?! Detroit Tigers postpone series finale against Kansas City Royals
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Bless You Boys
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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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
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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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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 …
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Ian Harrison / Associated Press:
Donaldson homers again as Blue Jays rout White Sox 14-5 — Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson is met by Adam Engel after Anderson hit a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Toronto. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Bluebird Banter and MLB Baseball News …
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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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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 …
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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NESN.com, CBS Boston, ProFootballTalk and The Comeback
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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baseballmusings.com, MLB Daily Dish and Mile High Sports
Tim Bannon / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs selling 60 $10 tickets to all home games via lottery — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs will offer 60 $10 tickets to every 2018 home game via an online lottery, borrowing a page from the theater business, the team announced Wednesday. — Seats will be in the terrace reserved section of Wrigley Field's lower bowl.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs will have plenty of options with 5 selections among first 98 picks in June draft — Chicago Tribune — After selecting position players — and hitting the jackpot — with their first draft picks for five consecutive years, the Cubs two years ago shifted gears and took pitchers with their top picks in 2016 and 2017.
Marc Narducci / Philly.com:
Q&A with Reading Phillies manager Greg Legg — Reading manager Greg Legg is a minor-league lifer. As a player, he appeared in 1,184 games. He also got in 14 major-league games with the Phillies over two seasons. — Legg, 57, started as a minor-league coach in 1994 and is in his second year managing the Reading Fightin' Phils.
