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Yankees-Red Sox fight fallout: Kelly, Austin suspended; Ramirez leaves after being hit by pitch — Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly and the Yankees' Tyler Austin have been suspended for their roles in the brawl between the American League East rivals at Fenway Park.
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Yankees coach Phil Nevin: Alex Cora's gesture was ‘unprofessional’ — BOSTON - So, Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin and Red Sox manager Alex Cora probably won't be exchanging Christmas cards this year. — In the immediate aftermath of Wednesday night's Yankees-Sox brawl at Fenway Park …
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Why MLB will continue to have bench-clearing brawls — Major League Baseball issued suspensions and fines for Wednesday's bench-clearing brawl between the Red Sox and Yankees, with Boston pitcher Joe Kelly and New York first baseman Tyler Austin getting banished six and five games, respectively.
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Alex Cora's ‘bush-league’ gesture toward Yankees third base coach may have stung more than Joe Kelly's fastball — If there's a carryover to the latest Fenway Park brawl, it might have more to do with Red Sox manager Alex Cora's dismissive gesturing toward Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin …
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MLB Baseball News …, NBCSports.com, NESN.com, CBS Boston and Over the Monster
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Benches clear twice in Red Sox-Yankees; 3 players, 1 coach ejected — BOSTON — The bad blood is back in baseball's most intense rivalry. — The benches cleared twice in Wednesday night's game at Fenway Park between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, and Yankees designated hitter Tyler Austin was in the middle of everything.
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Real or Not? Bad blood brewing after Wednesday's bevy of brawls
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Let's Go Tribe and New York Daily News
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
MLB batters getting hit by pitches at a historic rate - and tensions are high
MLB batters getting hit by pitches at a historic rate - and tensions are high
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Over the Monster
Eric KarabellESPN Senior / ESPN:
Karablog: David Price's problem lost in the scuffle
Mike Shalin / UPI:
Rivalry stoked again as Yankees, Red Sox clash
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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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MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
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Angels' Ohtani takes his show to Kansas City — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City fans will get a chance in the next four games to witness what all the international baseball buzz is about when the Royals host the Los Angeles Angels. — The buzz is not about Angels outfielder Mike Trout …
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Royals Review, Minor League Ball and Halos Heaven
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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.
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Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Angels rookie Shohei Ohtani pushes for more playing time
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Detroit Tigers' Chris Bosio will be away for few weeks (health issue) — CLEVELAND — Detroit Tigers pitching coach Chris Bosio will be away from the team for a couple weeks because of an unspecified health issue. — On Thursday afternoon, Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire would not provide any specifics about what is ailing Bosio.
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Pirates manager Hurdle criticizes Javier Baez for bat flip — CHICAGO (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle criticized Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez on Thursday for his bat flip on a popup, and the young slugger brushed off the comments by the former major leaguer.
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Cubs look to hand Pirates first series loss
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon loves response from Cubs players to Javier Baez's lack of hustle
Joe Maddon loves response from Cubs players to Javier Baez's lack of hustle
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Looking back at the pitch that injured Elvis Andrus and where the Rangers go from here — I had a column written Wednesday night and about ready to send to the paper - we still print, after all - with two outs in the ninth inning. It was about how bad the start of the season has been for the Rangers …
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Empty Jeet seats: Marlins outdrawn by Double-A affiliate — The Miami Marlins, who lost 4-1 to the New York Mets on Wednesday night, were outdrawn that day by their Double-A affiliate, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. — The Marlins drew 6,150 fans. The Jacksonville team brought in 6,960 for its home opener Wednesday night.
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The Comeback and USA Today
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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants … Through two weeks, the Diamondbacks have received limited-to-no production from Paul Goldschmidt, Jake Lamb and Steven Souza Jr., the three hitters expected to comprise the heart of their order. They have managed to win nine of their first 12 games anyway.
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Game Day: Arizona Diamondbacks open series against Los Angeles Dodgers — The Arizona Diamondbacks travel to Los Angeles first time in 2018 to take on the rival Dodgers. Stay with this page for updates and scores throughout the series. — PREGAME READ: Diamondbacks pitching carrying the load early during hot start
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Huffman leads Toledo over Pawtucket 4-3 — TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Chad Huffman homered and had two hits as the Toledo Mud Hens topped the Pawtucket Red Sox 4-3 on Thursday. — Louis Coleman allowed two runs, but got Rusney Castillo to hit into a forceout with runners on first and second …
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Detroit Tigers prospect Mike Gerber finds power, aims for consistency — TOLEDO, Ohio — Mike Gerber thinks about the majors. Sure, he does. — “I'm always thinking about it,” he said. “Obviously, my goal ever since I've been a little kid is to play in the big leagues but getting this close …
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Bryan Price is not managing the Cincinnati Reds like a man on the hot seat — Reds manager Bryan Price made out his lineup Thursday night like a guy not on the hot seat. If you're worried about your job, do you sit Joey Votto for the night? — No. — But Price did.
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Cincinnati Reds notes: Joey Votto gets first off day since 2016
Cincinnati Reds notes: Joey Votto gets first off day since 2016
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Rockies hit road to face Nationals — WASHINGTON — After fighting their way out of Coors Field on Wednesday, the Colorado Rockies head east to open a four-game series Thursday night against the Washington Nationals. — The Rockies (6-7) snapped a three-game streak and averted a sweep …
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Rockies, Padres deliver first bench-clearing fight of 2018 season
Rockies, Padres deliver first bench-clearing fight of 2018 season
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Fourth-grader skips school for Cubs game — and runs into his principal — An Illinois fourth-grade student skipped school earlier this week to attend the Chicago Cubs' home opener, arriving at Wrigley Field with a sign that read: “Skipping school... Shh! Don't tell Principal Versluis.”
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New York Post
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Lucas Giolito tries to help White Sox start winning streak against Twins — Chicago Tribune — The White Sox will attempt to win just their second game in a week when they open a four-game series Thursday against the Twins at Target Field. — Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito will look …
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