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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Neil Walker, filling in for Tyler Austin at first base, is getting one more shot to stay on Yankees roster — It may only be a short window of opportunity, but Neil Walker needs to take advantage of it - more so for himself than for the Yankees, who have managed just fine despite his struggles at the plate.
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees ready for Shohei Ohtani show in person — ANAHEIM, Calif. - Just about the time Aaron Boone was hired as Yankees manager, Shohei Ohtani narrowed his choice of MLB clubs - with the Yankees shockingly missing the cut. — “And I was like, is it something I did?”
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Halos Heaven
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Asdrubal Cabrera continues hot start with three-run homer in 5-1 win over Padres — SAN DIEGO — As veterans struggled to find quality deals this offseason, it seemed at the time that the Mets overpaid in exercising Asdrubal Cabrera's $8.5 million option. — Cabrera produced …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Amazin' Avenue
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Matt Harvey trying to learn routine as a reliever, allows homer to Padres — Matt Harvey discusses his first two bullpen outings Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — SAN DIEGO — Matt Harvey ended his silence. — The righty allowed a homer in the ninth inning of Friday's 5-1 win …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom dominates over seven innings as Mets beat Padres, 5-1 — SAN DIEGO — Jacob deGrom gave the Mets 7.1 scoreless innings and Asdrubal Cabrera made sure he got the win. The veteran second baseman hit a three-run homer to insure the Mets 5-1 win over the Padres at Petco Park Friday night.
Associated Press:
Marte's 11th-inning single rallies Pirates over Cardinals — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Starling Marte's game-ending single in the 11th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. — David Freese drew a one-out walk from rookie Jordan Hicks …
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos and Bucs Dugout
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Washington Nationals … WASHINGTON - The last time the Diamondbacks were here, almost exactly a year ago, Archie Bradley was set for a role change. Shelby Miller had just gone down with an injury and Bradley was told he was going to replace Miller in the rotation.
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MLB Baseball News …, AZ Snake Pit and USA Today
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Associated Press:
Darvish denied win, but Cubs beat Brewers — Darvish denied win despite strong effort — Yu Darvish avoided the fifth-inning blues on a cool Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, leaving the mound to chants of “Yuuuu” after throwing six strong innings against Milwaukee.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs expect Kris Bryant to return to lineup Saturday
Associated Press:
Brewers' Eric Thames out 6-8 weeks after thumb surgery — CHICAGO — Brewers first baseman Eric Thames had surgery on his left thumb, and Milwaukee said it expects him to return in six to eight weeks. — Dr. Donald Sheridan operated on Thames on Friday in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Associated Press:
Baseball notebook: Pirates' Kang starts spring training work — Pirates' Kang starts spring training work — Jung Ho Kang will begin his attempt to return to the major leagues Monday when the infielder reports to the Pittsburgh Pirates' extended spring training camp in Bradenton, Fla.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Associated Press:
Xander Bogaerts returns to Red Sox from disabled list — BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts returned to the starting lineup after missing 15 games with a broken talus bone in his left ankle. — Bogaerts was activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday.
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Mike Shalin / UPI:
Rays on roll entering series with Red Sox
Rays on roll entering series with Red Sox
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MLB Baseball News …, Over the Monster and DRaysBay
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox take on Royals while manager Rick Renteria attends mother's funeral — Photos of White Sox manager Rick Renteria. — Chicago Tribune — Rick Renteria's body is in Austin, Texas, for the funeral of his mother. The White Sox hope his mind is there, too.
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MLB Baseball News …, South Side Sox and Royals Review
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Associated Press:
Manaea follows no-hitter with another win for A's — HOUSTON (AP) — Sean Manaea followed up his no-hitter with seven solid innings, three Athletics homered and Oakland beat the Houston Astros 8-1 on Friday night for its fifth win in six games. — Manaea (4-2) no-hit Boston last Saturday …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Candelario back in lineup for Detroit Tigers after day off — BALTIMORE — Jeimer Candelario was due for a day off. — Entering Thursday's series finale against the Pirates, the young Detroit Tigers third baseman had played in every inning so far this season.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: Matt Duffy's return will force Kevin Cash to be creative — BOSTON — Putting 3B Matt Duffy back into what had been an historically prolific lineup during his 10-day DL stint was a no-brainer for Rays manager Kevin Cash. — “Duff is a big part of our offense,” Cash said.
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Associated Press:
White hits walk-off single, Modesto beats San Jose 6-5 — MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Evan White hit a walk-off single with two outs in the ninth inning, as the Modesto Nuts beat the San Jose Giants 6-5 on Friday. — Jorge Solano scored the game-winning run after he entered the game …
ESPN:
All you need to know about Yankees' toughest stretch of 2018 — The final weekend in April and the beginning of May will feel a whole lot like October for the New York Yankees. — The Bronx Bombers kick off a 13-game stretch Friday night in Anaheim that will see them play the four teams …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Athletics Nation
Craig Davis / Orlando Sentinel:
Marlins get strong start from Urena but no offense in losing Prado's return — Marlins manager Don Mattingly discusses Juse Urena holding the Rockies to one run in seven innings, but losing on a hit by the opposing pitcher. — Sun Sentinel — South Florida has curbed its enthusiasm for the Marlins.
ESPN:
Tyler Anderson leaves Rockies' win over Marlins in second with heart concern — Rockies starter Tyler Anderson exited due to a heartbeat issue with one out and one runner on base in the second inning of Colorado's 1-0 win over Miami on Friday night. — Anderson initially showed discomfort …
Eric Barrow / New York Daily News:
EXCLUSIVE: Ed Burns to direct documentary on life of Hall of Fame Mets pitcher Tom Seaver — This certainly sounds Terrific. — The Daily News has learned lifelong Mets fan and Queens native Ed Burns will direct a documentary on the storied life of Hall of Fame Mets pitcher Tom Seaver.