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Matt Carlson / Associated Press:
Blake Snell's gem helps Rays top White Sox 6-5 — Blake Snell pitched one-hit ball and struck out 10 through six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays kept the White Sox winless at home this season, beating Chicago 6-5 on Tuesday. — The White Sox dropped to 0-5 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Orlando Sentinel
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ESPN:
Cubs postpone game due to snow while White Sox play — The Chicago Cubs caught some grief from Chicago White Sox fans for postponing Monday's home opener due to snow while their cross-town rivals played, but a South Side groundskeeper said that the North Side team made the right call.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Chicago Sun-Times, CBS Chicago and USA Today
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Snell leads the way as Rays hang on to make it two in a row
Snell leads the way as Rays hang on to make it two in a row
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DRaysBay
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Jeimer Candelario a bright spot for Detroit Tigers in loss to Indians — CLEVELAND — The Candy Man didn't crumble. — Third baseman Jeimer Candelario stayed in the game after being hit in the right knee by a pitch in the third inning. He finished with three doubles in the Detroit Tigers' 2-1 loss …
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — CLEVELAND — Switch hitters Victor Reyes and Niko Goodrum got their opportunity to play on Tuesday night for the Detroit Tigers. — Manager Ron Gardenhire said before the start of a four-game series at Progressive Field he would give everyone a chance to play against the Indians.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Let's Go Tribe and Bless You Boys
Los Angeles Times:
Dodger Stadium to host 2020 All-Star Game — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred will be at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday to announce that the Dodgers will host the 2020 All-Star Game, according to a person with knowledge of the announcement but not authorized to speak publicly about it.
Discussion:
True Blue LA and Ballpark Digest
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Dodgers will host 2020 MLB All-Star Game, their first since 1980
Dodgers will host 2020 MLB All-Star Game, their first since 1980
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MLB Baseball News … and DodgerBlue.com
Adam Baum / Cincinnati.com:
Homer Bailey throws gem, Cincinnati Reds still lose to Philadelphia Phillies — PHILADELPHIA - On a cold Philadelphia Tuesday night - for six innings of a game the Cincinnati Reds eventually lost 6-1 - all seemed right again for Reds right-hander Homer Bailey.
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Reds' Votto trolls Phillies fans by denying souvenir
Reds' Votto trolls Phillies fans by denying souvenir
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MLB Baseball News …, Cincinnati.com and The Good Phight
Darren RovellESPN Senior / ESPN:
Interest in Shohei Ohtani memorabilia on rise — The sports memorabilia world is buzzing over Angels pitcher and slugger Shohei Ohtani. — On Monday night, his autographed Topps rookie card sold for $6,725. — “It's a truly foreign market that is buying his memorabilia,” said Rick Probstein, whose company sold the card on eBay.
Discussion:
Halos Heaven
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ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani starting Sunday at Kansas City — The Los Angeles Angels announced that Shohei Ohtani's next start will be Sunday in Kansas City. — That means Ohtani will have started on Sunday his first three times out. — EDITOR'S PICKS — A Shohei Ohtani rookie card sold for $6,725 …
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Associated Press
Associated Press:
Torn hip labrum lands Alex Gordon on DL — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals placed Alex Gordon on the disabled list with a torn hip labrum and recalled fellow outfielder Abraham Almonte from Triple-A Omaha before Tuesday night's game against Seattle. — EDITOR'S PICKS
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Maria Torres / Kansas City Star:
Royals put Alex Gordon on disabled list, call up Abraham Almonte
Royals put Alex Gordon on disabled list, call up Abraham Almonte
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Alex Gordon Placed On DL With Labral Tear In Left Hip
Alex Gordon Placed On DL With Labral Tear In Left Hip
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MLB Baseball News …
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Diamondbacks manager Lovullo, Cardinals' Yadier Molina each suspended a game following weekend dust-up — Molina has filed an appeal, but Lovullo will sit out willingly — On Sunday, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo worked themselves …
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NESN.com
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Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Yankees-Red Sox ramp up, Ohtani could return — A look at what's happening all around the majors today: — BEST OF 19 — Giancarlo Stanton and J.D. Martinez get their first swings in the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry when aces Luis Severino and Chris Sale start at Fenway Park …
Discussion:
Over the Monster and Pinstripe Alley
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Associated Press:
Aaron Sanchez no-hits Orioles through 7 innings — BALTIMORE (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez is pitching a no-hitter through seven innings against the Baltimore Orioles. — Sanchez has walked four and hit a batter Tuesday night at Camden Yards. He has four strikeouts and has thrown 82 pitches.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com and Bluebird Banter
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Associated Press:
Blue Jays put Kendrys Morales on 10-day DL with hamstring injury — BALTIMORE — The Toronto Blue Jays have placed first baseman Kendrys Morales on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. — The injury occurred while Morales was running out a single in the second inning of Monday night's game against the Orioles.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon thinks Cubs, especially Anthony Rizzo, should back off extra batting practice — Chicago Tribune — Cubs manager Joe Maddon didn't mind the sound of the alarm after nine hours of sleep Monday night as much as the crack of the bat distrubed him emanating from the batting cages at 9:30 a.m.
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David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Anthony Rizzo's back injury creates void for Cubs, opportunity for journeyman Efren Navarro
Column: Anthony Rizzo's back injury creates void for Cubs, opportunity for journeyman Efren Navarro
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Chicago Tribune
Brett Bodner / New York Daily News:
SEE IT: Sister Jean throws out the first pitch at Cubs home opener
SEE IT: Sister Jean throws out the first pitch at Cubs home opener
Discussion:
ESPN, FOX59 and Sports Illustrated
Tim Heaney / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday — One of the most important early-season fantasy baseball tips is to look for changes that could improve or diminish the outlook of a player compared to his production last season. … Today's notes feature at least two possibly productive examples …
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Sources: Mets promoting minor league pitcher of the year, Corey Oswalt
Sources: Mets promoting minor league pitcher of the year, Corey Oswalt
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue, MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Rangers put 2B Odor and RHP Fister on 10-day disabled list — ARLINGTON, Texas — Jurickson Profar will get to play second base on a regular basis for the Texas Rangers in the next few weeks, and 44-year-old right-hander Bartolo Colon will get a chance to make some more starts.
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
From here to the Hall: Predicting 40 active players who will wind up in Cooperstown — How many active major leaguers are future Hall of Famers? — This is not a trick question. But it is a difficult question, one requiring thought and analysis, and maybe a crazy guess or two.
Discussion:
NESN.com
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Cespedes' clutch hit helps Mets get off to their fastest start ever — MIAMI — Yoenis Cespedes awoke from a siesta that began in Washington last week to thrust the Mets into uncharted territory. — They are the 9-1 Mets for the first time in franchise history, after Cespedes slapped …
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Strasburg's 8 scoreless innings help Nats stymie Braves — WASHINGTON (AP) - Stephen Strasburg threw eight scoreless innings, Ryan Zimmerman had a two-run triple and the Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Tuesday night. — A night after Washington starter Max Scherzer stymied …
Discussion:
Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Giants put Johnny Cueto on DL, recall Steven Okert from Triple-A — SAN FRANCISCO — Giants right-hander Johnny Cueto has been put on the 10-day disabled list because of a sprained left ankle. — The move is retroactive to Saturday, when he injured himself during an indoor workout.