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Price pulled from start vs Yankees with tingling in hand — BOSTON — Red Sox left-hander David Price has been pulled from a start against the New York Yankees after experiencing a tingling sensation in his left hand. — The team said during Wednesday's game that he will be evaluated further.
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Alex Putterman / The Comeback:
Benches clear at Fenway Park after hard slide from Yankees' Tyler Austin — UPDATE: The benches have cleared again, and this time the two sides were not messing around. Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly through at Tyler Austin in apparent revenge for his questionable slide early in the game, prompting Austin to charge the mound.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
David Price exits Yankees-Red Sox game after one inning due to ‘sensation’ in left hand
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Brian Cashman: Giancarlo Stanton handling adversity of slump well
Brian Cashman: Giancarlo Stanton handling adversity of slump well
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Pinstripe Alley and The Atlantic
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees aren't concerned about Gary Sanchez, who is confident he'll snap out of slump
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Aaron Hicks could rejoin the Yankees on Thursday; addressing Luis Severino's tipping
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 — Chicago Tribune — Major League Baseball's decision announced Wednesday to award Dodger Stadium as the site of the 2020 All-Star Game hardly put a dent in the Cubs' plans to bring the Midsummer Classic to Wrigley Field in the near future.
Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
Column: It's too early to worry about the Cubs — so buckle up for the next 18 days
Column: It's too early to worry about the Cubs — so buckle up for the next 18 days
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Associated Press:
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.
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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 …
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N.Y. Yankees worth $4 billion per Forbes list, $3 billion more than Tampa Bay Rays
N.Y. Yankees worth $4 billion per Forbes list, $3 billion more than Tampa Bay Rays
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes persevering through slump and illness to remain in Mets' lineup — MIAMI — Just as he promised, Yoenis Cespedes was back in the lineup Wednesday night. The slumping slugger has refused days off for five straight games despite the fact he has had to fight through fever and flu-like symptoms.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Travis d'Arnaud's injury gives Kevin Plawecki chance to prove himself
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Travis d'Arnaud Diagnosed With Partial UCL Tear
Travis d'Arnaud Diagnosed With Partial UCL Tear
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants … SAN FRANCISCO - Paul Goldschmidt does not believe in pulling back the curtain. He will not offer insight on how he feels at the plate, discuss his adjustments or talk about the plan he took with him into an at-bat.
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Detroit Free Press:
At Progressive Field, Cleveland — The Detroit Tigers lost to the Cleveland Indians, 5-1, on Wednesday night. ... The Tigers have lost three straight. ... Tigers' right-handed pitcher Jordan Zimmermann left the game with a right jaw contusion after being hit in the face by a line drive from Jason Kipnis in the first inning.
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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 …
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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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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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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Abreu on White Sox stranding runners: ‘Know what the game is asking us to do’ — Chicago Tribune — The White Sox left 54 runners on base during their six-game homestand, but Jose Abreu believes he has the remedy: focus. — “For us, just get more focus in those situations …
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Andrew Seligman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Davidson late HR, White Sox top Rays 2-1 for 1st home win
Davidson late HR, White Sox top Rays 2-1 for 1st home win
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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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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.
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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
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.