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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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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.
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.
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).
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Shohei Ohtani belts first major league homer in Angels' victory
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright will pitch home opener; Cards send Flaherty to Memphis — MILWAUKEE • The decks were cleared for Adam Wainwright to start the Cardinals' home opener Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks as Jack Flaherty, impressive in his 2018 debut here Tuesday night, was sent back to Triple-A Memphis by the Cardinals.
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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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Joe Totoraitis / Associated Press:
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
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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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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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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.
Brian Marron / Daily Record:
Mets Facebook debut vs. Phillies draws mixed reaction — Couldn't find the Mets while scrolling through your TV channels on Wednesday afternoon? You were not alone, as the team made its debut on Facebook Live, but to mixed reviews. — New York was able to take down the Phillies 4-2 …
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Brett Bodner / New York Daily News:
SEE IT: MLB fans bash Mets-Phillies Facebook broadcast in comments section
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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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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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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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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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Talking Chop and 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 …
