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Yankees, Red Sox fight at Fenway after New York player hit — Boston (AP) — New York Yankees designated hitter Tyler Austin has rushed the mound after being hit by a pitch from Boston Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly, and both players began punching away in a bench-clearing brawl at Fenway Park.
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MLB notebook: Marlins pitcher lifted after six no-hit innings — In first MLB start, Miami pitcher lifted in no-hitter — Marlins lefthander Jarlin Garcia was taken out after allowing no hits in six innings against the New York Mets. — The Marlins led 1-0, and Garcia threw 77 pitches in his first major league start.
Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Yankees-Red Sox calm? Arenado awaits decision — A look at what's happening all around the majors Thursday: — FENWAY FISTICUFFS — The Yankees and Red Sox meet in the series finale, a day after their Beantown Brawl. Are the longtime rivals done tangling?
New York Daily News:
A look back at the top 5 Yankees-Red Sox brawls in history — Tyler Austin and Joe Kelly brawled their way into Yankees-Red Sox lore Wednesday night. The Bombers' DH and Bosox reliever sparked a donnybrook worthy of the top melees in the most storied rivalry in sports.
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Alex Putterman / The Comeback:
Benches repeatedly clear at Fenway Park after hard slide from Yankees' Tyler Austin
Benches repeatedly clear at Fenway Park after hard slide from Yankees' Tyler Austin
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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Red Sox pitcher on plunking: 'It's one of those that got away'
Red Sox pitcher on plunking: 'It's one of those that got away'
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Gary Sanchez says he's due to bust out soon despite early struggles for the Yankees
Gary Sanchez says he's due to bust out soon despite early struggles for the Yankees
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Benches clear twice in Red Sox-Yankees; 2 players, 1 coach ejected
Stephen Hawkins / Toronto Sun:
Ohtani RBI and pickoff in Angels' 7-2 win for sweep at Texas — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Shohei Ohtani never saw such a quick pickoff move by Chris Martin when they were teammates in Japan. — Ohtani had an RBI single in the second inning that put the Los Angeles Angels ahead to stay …
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Rangers' Andrus breaks elbow after getting hit vs Angels — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas shortstop Elvis Andrus broke his right elbow when he was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of the Rangers' 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. — Texas manager Jeff Banister …
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Dual threat Shohei Ohtani ‘would like to play more’ for Angels — As if Shohei Ohtani hasn't made a big-enough impact early in his major league career, he wants to do more. — The dual-purpose phenom has started seven of the Angels' first 13 games — twice as a pitcher and five times as designated hitter.
Associated Press:
Garcia pulled after 6 no-hit innings, Marlins lose to New York — Mets beat Marlins 4-1 — MIAMI - Marlins lefty Jarlin Garcia was pulled after pitching six hitless innings in his first major league start, and the New York Mets took advantage of a strong season debut by Zack Wheeler …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals have been in striking distance, but still striking out — St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitches during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' send Mikie Mahtook to Triple-A Toledo for bullpen help — CLEVELAND — The Detroit Tigers, in need of immediate bullpen help, sent struggling left fielder Mikie Mahtook down to Triple-A Toledo following a 5-1 loss to the Indians on Wednesday.
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Cleveland Indians defeat Detroit Tigers after Zimmermann bruises jaw when hit by Kipnis' liner
Cleveland Indians defeat Detroit Tigers after Zimmermann bruises jaw when hit by Kipnis' liner
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants … SAN FRANCISCO - Left fielder David Peralta was out of the lineup for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, this time due to a sore left hand. — Peralta initially suffered the injury during the final week of spring training …
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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants
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Adam Baum / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds swept by Philadelphia Phillies in walk-off — PHILADELPHIA - The Cincinnati Reds are headed home after the first road trip of the season ended in more disappointment. — The Reds went 1-6 on their first road stint and Wednesday fell to the Philadelphia Phillies …
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Rockies, Padres brawl, 5 ejected as Colorado wins 6-4 — DENVER (AP) — Rockies star Nolan Arenado charged the mound after a fastball from Luis Perdomo sailed behind him, setting off a brawl that resulted in five ejections during Colorado's 6-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Kevin Plawecki drilled in hand by fastball hours after Mets place Travis d'Arnaud on DL with partial UCL tear — MIAMI — Hours after the disappointing news that catcher Travis d'Arnaud may be out for the season because of a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, the Mets' depth at that position was tested.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Pirates hoping to overcome doubters and hang with Cubs in NL Central — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs' losing streak stood at one game Wednesday when manager Joe Maddon was asked how “difficult” it was when fans expected them to win every game. — Apparently the poor Cubs …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs continue push for All-Star Game while improving Wrigley facilities
Cubs continue push for All-Star Game while improving Wrigley facilities
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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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs starter Jon Lester aiming to lower his high walk total — Chicago Tribune — A three-run home run to Sean Rodriguez inflated Jon Lester's pitching line Wednesday night, but the Cubs' left-handed ace seemed more concerned with a disturbing trend dating back to last season when his ERA swelled by nearly two runs.
Associated Press:
Weeks hits two homers as Albuquerque beats Las Vegas 17-11 — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Drew Weeks hit a pair of homers, leading the Albuquerque Isotopes to a 17-11 win over the Las Vegas 51s on Wednesday. — Raimel Tapia and Tom Murphy also homered for the Isotopes.