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Associated Press:
Michael Conforto comes off disabled list to star for Mets — WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Conforto came off the disabled list to hit a tiebreaking, two-rum homer off Stephen Strasburg, Yoenis Cespedes also went deep against the ace, and Jay Bruce Racked on an injurance glad slam …
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Associated Press:
Baseball roundup: Conforto leaves DL to star in Mets' win — Conforto leaves DL to star in Mets' win — Michael Conforto came off the disabled list to hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Stephen Strasburg, Yoenis Cespedes also went deep, and Jay Bruce tacked on an insurance grand slam …
Associated Press:
Ray, D-backs spoil Cardinals' home opener with 2-hitter — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Robbie Ray worked around five walks over six innings and the bullpen closed out a two-hitter, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks spoil the St. Louis Cardinals' home opener 3-1 on Thursday night.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Jacob deGrom bests Stephen Strasburg to help Mets to win in series opener — WASHINGTON — Though Jacob deGrom struggled to grip the ball in the sixth inning Thursday, he didn't let the game slip away from the Mets. — The ace worked his way out of a bases-loaded, no-outs jam to help …
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Amazin' Avenue and NorthJersey.com
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets' powerful outfield trio comes through as they win important first battle with Nationals
John Healy / New York Daily News:
Masahiro Tanaka's rough seventh inning is first blemish of season for Yankees rotation — When Aaron Judge blasted a solo home run in the sixth inning, it felt like that was all Masahiro Tanaka needed to give the Yankees their third straight victory. — Instead he became the first pitcher …
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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge looks to continue 2017 success vs. Orioles, but Yankees slugger isn't focused on home runs — Here comes the Judge. — Aaron Judge slugged his first home run of the season in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Rays and more could be on the way with the Orioles in town on Thursday for a four-game series.
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MLB Baseball News … and Camden Chat
Associated Press:
Jones, Orioles rally past Yanks 5-2, end 5-game skid
Jones, Orioles rally past Yanks 5-2, end 5-game skid
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MLB Baseball News …
Steve Popper / Daily Record:
Aaron Boone searching for innings from Yankees starters
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers again show fight in late innings, get win vs. White Sox — CHICAGO — There were fist pumps and high fives. A hoot and a holler. The Detroit Tigers did it again. They came back in the ninth inning, in cold weather and flurries, with the wind whipping, and this time, they were rewarded with a win.
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Associated Press:
Polanco's two-run homer lifts Pirates over Reds, 5-2 — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco hit a two-run home run during a four-run fifth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Thursday night. — Polanco broke a 1-1 tie when he drove a ball into the shrubbery in center field off Homer Bailey (0-2).
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MLB Baseball News … and Bucs Dugout
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Adam Baum / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds offense stalls in loss to Pittsburgh Pirates — PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The wheels of what looked like another solid start from Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey fell off in the fifth inning Thursday night of a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first of a four-game series.
Adam Baum / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds pitchers are working their way off the disabled list
Cincinnati Reds pitchers are working their way off the disabled list
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MLB Baseball News …
Stephen Gross / Baltimore Sun:
Phillies win home opener for first time in seven seasons, top Marlins — Of The Morning Call — Final: Philadelphia Phillies 5, Miami Marlins 0 — Summary: For the first time in seven tries the Phillies won their home opener, improving their record in openers at Citizens Bank Park to just 4-11.
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Inside Baseball | Kapler to face toughest critics
Inside Baseball | Kapler to face toughest critics
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CBSSports.com, MLB Baseball News …, The Good Phight and CBS Philly
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Nick Williams on Phillies, Gabe Kapler's lineups: ‘I guess the computers are making it’
Nick Williams on Phillies, Gabe Kapler's lineups: ‘I guess the computers are making it’
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Sporting News
JSOnline:
Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich out of lineup and ‘day to day’ with oblique tightness — It didn't take long for the Brewers' surplus of outfielders to become a plus. — As expected Thursday night, Christian Yelichwas out of the lineup for the series opener against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park with right oblique tightness.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Lester aims for better effort as Cubs face Brewers
Lester aims for better effort as Cubs face Brewers
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MLB Baseball News …, Brew Crew Ball and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
Power fuels Twins 4-2 comeback vs. Mariners in cold opener — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mitch Garver hit the go-ahead home run in the seventh for Minnesota, one inning after Miguel Sano tied the game with a two-run shot as the Twins powered their way past the Seattle Mariners for a 4-2 victory …
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Snow may await Mariners in Minnesota — MINNEAPOLIS — Right-hander Kyle Gibson takes the mound Thursday afternoon as the Minnesota Twins return to Target Field to face the Seattle Mariners in their 2018 home opener. — Gibson had a huge second half in 2017, going 7-3 with 3.76 ERA …
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Lookout Landing
Jerry McDonald / Mercury News:
A's claim Klay's brother Trayce Thompson off waivers — For complete Oakland A's coverage follow us on Flipboard. — OAKLAND — The A's made a roster splash Thursday on getaway day, signing outfielder Trayce Thompson — brother of Warriors' guard Klay Thompson — off waivers.
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Athletics Nation
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Rangers' Perez makes 2018 debut against A's
Rangers' Perez makes 2018 debut against A's
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MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
Manaea goes 8 innings, pitches A's to 6-2 win over Rangers
Evan Drellich / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Lost challenge sends Red Sox, Rays to extra innings — BOSTON — The Red Sox nearly walked off on a replay Thursday afternoon. Instead, umpires sent the Red Sox and Rays — as well as a sellout Fenway Park crowd for the home opener — to extra innings. — Quiet at the plate all day …
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Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Rockies top Padres, take 3 of 4 in opening series … San Diego Padres shortstop Freddy Galvis tags out Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon on an attempted steal on the pitcher during the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Thursday, April 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) — ALEX GALLARDO
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Let's play two! The story behind the unique Opening Day of the Iowa Cubs — Iowa Cubs president/general manager Sam Bernabe has seen and done a lot as he enters his 35th season of minor league baseball this year. — But when the weather wouldn't cooperate this weekend …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue