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USA Today:
N.Y. Yankees worth $4 billion per Forbes list, $3 billion more than Tampa Bay Rays — The Tampa Bay Rays are the lone team valued at less than $1 billion in the latest annual valuations of Major League Baseball clubs by Forbes. That's more than $3 billion less than the New York Yankees, who again topped the list.
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Associated Press:
Yanks most valuable in MLB at $4 billion, Forbes estimates — NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees are the most valuable franchise in baseball at an estimated value of $4 billion, according to Forbes. — The Los Angeles Dodgers are second at $3 billion, followed by the Chicago Cubs …
Jake Becker / New York Daily News:
Yankees still most valuable MLB franchise and it's not close, says Forbes
Yankees still most valuable MLB franchise and it's not close, says Forbes
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MLB Baseball News … and Chicago Sun-Times
Dan Caesar / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Media Views: Cards' game on Facebook draws small audience, but comes across as advertised — Cardinals fans made it through “telegeddon,” Major League Baseball's move of the Redbirds' game Wednesday afternoon against Milwaukee from conventional television to exclusive video streamed on social media colossus Facebook.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Pena to catch for Cardinals today, Molina will serve his time
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals notebook: Pena ready to start when Molina sits
Cardinals notebook: Pena ready to start when Molina sits
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Steve Gardner / Arizona Republic:
Cubs' Anthony Rizzo blames hotel bed for back issues, DL stint — We now know Anthony Rizzo's sleep number is 10 ... as in the number of days he'll be spending on the disabled list. — The Chicago Cubs first baseman believes his recent back troubles are the result of a bad night's sleep …
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Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
Column: It's too early to worry about the Cubs — so buckle up for the next 18 days — Chicago Tribune — From his new perch in a newly renovated Wrigley Field dugout, Joe Maddon had a lot to sift through Tuesday afternoon. Among the most notable moments Maddon took in during a somewhat disappointing home opener:
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Associated Press:
2 for 22: McCutchen walks off SF again, this time vs D-backs — SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew McCutchen is making quite the first impression on his new team and fans. — McCutchen hit a bases-loaded single for his second walk-off of his first homestand at AT&T Park, lifting the San Francisco Giants …
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MLB Baseball News …, McCovey Chronicles and Minor League Ball
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Promote Andrew Suarez, Move Madison Bumgarner To 60-Day DL
Giants Promote Andrew Suarez, Move Madison Bumgarner To 60-Day DL
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MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants
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MLB Baseball News …
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Gary Sanchez says he's due to bust out soon despite early struggles for the Yankees — BOSTON - Giancarlo Stanton's prolific strikeout pace has drawn plenty of attention, providing some cover for other Yankees who haven't exactly sprinted out of the gate. — Such as Gary Sanchez.
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Associated Press:
Nationals DFA Montero, reinstate Wieters, put Eaton on DL — WASHINGTON (AP) — Catcher Miguel Montero has been designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals after going 0 for 11 in four games this season. — In other moves before facing Atlanta on Wednesday …
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Daily Dish
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ESPN:
Padres OF Manuel Margot placed on 10-day DL with bruised ribs — The San Diego Padres have placed center fielder Manuel Margot on the 10-day disabled list with bruised ribs. — The move was announced before Wednesday afternoon's game at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Gaslamp Ball
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Michael Kelly / Associated Press:
Lucchesi gets first win as Padres beat Rockies
Lucchesi gets first win as Padres beat Rockies
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Gaslamp Ball
Associated Press:
Angels have best start since '82 after 11-1 win at Texas — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike Trout and Andrelton Simmons each homered, Albert Pujols had two more hits in his push to 3,000 and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 11-1 on Tuesday night.
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Minor League Ball
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Brian Hall / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Kepler hits 2nd HR, connects in 9th, Twins beat Astros 9-8 — Max Kepler hit his second home run of the game, connecting for a solo drive with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning as the — Minnesota Twins bounced back from a late collapse to beat the — Houston Astros 9-8 on Wednesday.
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Twinkie Town
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Associated Press:
Dodger Stadium officially lands first All-Star Game since 1980 — LOS ANGELES — The wait is over. — Baseball's All-Star Game is returning to Dodger Stadium in 2020 for the first time since 1980, thanks in large part to the upgrades made by the team's ownership in recent years.
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ESPN and Associated Press
Doug Padilla / UPI:
Dodgers hope for more good Wood vs. A's — LOS ANGELES — Look no further than the starts of Dodgers left-hander Alex Wood to see what has ailed the defending National League champions for close to two weeks now. — Wood, who will make his third start of the season Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics …
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' offense wakes up in win over Athletics 4-0
Dodgers' offense wakes up in win over Athletics 4-0
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Associated Press:
Seager's homer in 8th sends Mariners past Royals 4-2 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Scott Servais reclined in a chair in the visiting clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium, a big smile on the Seattle manager's face, and spoke before the first reporter could ask a question. — “Long road trip, happy road trip,” he said.
ESPN:
A's prospect A.J. Puk has Tommy John surgery, out 12-18 months — Touted Oakland Athletics left-hander A.J. Puk had Tommy John surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles and is expected to miss 12 to 18 months. — Puk was shut down after experiencing biceps soreness that eventually went to his forearm.
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — CLEVELAND — The starting pitching has been very good over the first 10 games for the Detroit Tigers. So good, the rotation has combined for a 2.93 ERA through Tuesday's games. — Michael Fulmer, who will start the final game of a four-game series against the Indians on Thursday …
Adam Baum / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: Good news on Suárez, Price addresses hot-seat talk — Homer Bailey put the Reds in a chance to win Tuesday with a two-hit, one-run performance in six strong innings, but the Reds couldn't finish and lost 6-1 to fall to 2-8 on the season The Enquirer/Adam Baum
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB's African-American population regains lost ground; can growth continue? — BOSTON - It's certainly not worth celebrating, but Major League Baseball has at least made back the loss of African American players that a year ago resulted in a historic low. — The African-American population increased …
Associated Press:
Otto leads Charleston to 3-1 win over Rome — ROME, Ga. (AP) — Glenn Otto threw six scoreless innings, leading the Charleston RiverDogs over the Rome Braves in a 3-1 win on Wednesday. — Matt Wivinis allowed a run, but struck Garrison Schwartz out with a runner on first to end the game for his second save of the season.