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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone: Just a matter of time until Giancarlo Stanton gets back on track — BOSTON — Aaron Boone isn't doing anything drastic with regards to Giancarlo Stanton's early slump — and that seems to be the right course of action. — After all, Stanton, 28, has a history of being streaky.
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants … Two of the top three vote-getters for the National League MVP award are off to rough starts to the 2018 season. — Both New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton and Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt entered play Tuesday …
Robert O'Connell / The Atlantic:
The Yankees' Biggest Strength May Be Their Greatest Weakness
The Yankees' Biggest Strength May Be Their Greatest Weakness
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
As O's navigate a treacherous month in a pivotal season, jury is still out on team's direction
As O's navigate a treacherous month in a pivotal season, jury is still out on team's direction
Discussion:
Camden Chat
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.
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Chicago Sun-Times, CBS Chicago and USA Today
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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
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 — The Royals on Tuesday put outfielder Alex Gordon on the 10-day disabled list because of a left hip labral tear and recalled outfielder Abraham Almonte from Class AAA Omaha. — Almonte, 28, was claimed off waivers …
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
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Ronald Blum / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
AP source: Dodger Stadium to host 2020 All-Star Game — A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Dodger Stadium will host the 2020 All-Star Game. — A news conference with Commissioner Rob Manfred is set for the ballpark on Wednesday.
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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
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and DodgerBlue.com
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:
Pinstripe Alley and Over the Monster
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Molina appeals one-game suspension; he will play tonight but probably not on Wednesday — Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has been suspended for one game by Major League Baseball for bumping umpire Tim Timmons during an argument in Sunday's game with Arizona but will be in Tuesday night's lineup as he has filed an appeal.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Goldschmidt key to Diamondbacks' success at Giants
Goldschmidt key to Diamondbacks' success at Giants
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles
Adam Baum / Cincinnati.com:
The evolution of Tucker Barnhart: Cincinnati Reds catcher is a rare breed — Reds manager Bryan Price on his team's 6-5 loss Monday, April 9, 2018, in the series opener at Citizens Bank Park The Enquirer/Adam Baum — PHILADELPHIA - A major league catcher's value is normally determined behind the plate - defense is the gold standard.
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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.
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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
UPI:
Rockies hope to end rocky start at home vs. Padres — DENVER — The path to the postseason for the Colorado Rockies is fairly straightforward. They must dominate at Coors Field and stay around .500 or a tad better on the road. — Indeed, the two times the Rockies had a winning record …
Discussion:
Gaslamp Ball
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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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Associated Press:
Verlander dominates over 7 innings, Astros beat Twins 2-0 — MINNEAPOLIS — Facing Joe Mauer with runners at the corners and no outs, Justin Verlander reached back for a fastball that broke in to strike out the lefty-hitting Mauer. — Verlander said he yanked the four-seam fastball and was fortunate Mauer swung over it.
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Twins try to cool off hot Astros
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Anthony Rizzo's back injury creates void for Cubs, opportunity for journeyman Efren Navarro — Chicago Tribune — Nobody cherished the Cubs home opener Tuesday more than backup first baseman Efren Navarro. — Not Loyola basketball coach Porter Moser, the lifelong Cubs fan …
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune
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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
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Sources: Mets promoting minor league pitcher of the year, Corey Oswalt — MIAMI — The Mets are set to promote their minor league pitcher of the year, righty Corey Oswalt, according to sources. The corresponding move is not yet known. — Oswalt is the team's No. 16 prospect, according to MLB.com.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Amazin' Avenue and MLB Trade Rumors
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies close to adding lefthanded pitcher who likes getting rocked — The Phillies are zeroing in on a new pitcher, and they hope this acquisition does not mind getting hit around. — The team opened a search on opening day for a lefthander to throw batting practice …