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Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
Pablo Sandoval makes MLB pitching debut — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Chase Utley hit three doubles and a single as the Los Angeles Dodgers did damage against every San Francisco pitcher except emergency reliever Pablo Sandoval, routing the Giants 15-6 Saturday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, McCovey Chronicles and NESN.com
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ESPN:
Mild ankle sprain sidelines Angels' Shohei Ohtani vs. Yankees
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees get first look at both the potential and the risk of Shohei Ohtani's two-way experiment
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Casey L Moore / USA Today:
Pitching Panda: Pablo Sandoval works an inning on the mound for Giants
Discussion:
The Comeback
Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Ankle sprain might keep Shohei Ohtani from making next start
Discussion:
Sporting News and MLB Trade Rumors
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Miguel Andujar has earned the right to be the Yankees' third baseman even when Brandon Drury returns — ANAHEIM — The Yankees have a bunch of must-see hitters in their lineup — guys you don't bother leaving your seat at the ballpark, bar or living room until they finish their at-bats.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone, dressed in full Yankee uniform, asked by Angels security guard for his credentials — ANAHEIM — Soon after his team won in a laugher, Aaron Boone was able to enjoy another laugh. — In a funny moment, Boone, dressed in full uniform, was asked for his credential by a security guard …
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone compares Yankees rookie Gleyber Torres to Cubs star 2B Javier Baez, says Giancarlo Stanton …
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees decision-time nearing on Brandon Drury, Miguel Andujar playing time situation
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
It's Didi Gregorius's world and the NY Yankees are loving it
Discussion:
Halos Heaven and Pinstripe Alley
George A. King III / New York Post:
Miguel Andujar could be sent down when Drury returns
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Ramos homers as Rays beat Red Sox 12-6 for 8th straight win — BOSTON (AP) — Wilson Ramos went deep again and scored on Denard Span's inside-the-park homer, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 12-6 on Saturday for their eighth consecutive victory.
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MLB Baseball News …
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American League Interleague / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Baseball roundup: Cubs beat Brewers as Bryant returns — Quintana lifts Cubs, who get Bryant back — Jose Quintana pitched seven sharp innings to help the Chicago Cubs beat visiting Milwaukee 3-0 Saturday as teammate Kris Bryant returned to the lineup. Bryant went for three with a walk …
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Associated Press
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Washington Nationals … WASHINGTON - The Diamondbacks eliminated the drama of extending their consecutive series victories streak by beating the Washington Nationals twice in as many days, the latest a 4-3 win in 10 innings on Saturday evening.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Washington Nationals … WASHINGTON - In addition to the game-saving catch center fielder A.J. Pollock made on Friday night, the Diamondbacks also benefitted defensively from a diving stop by first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and a lunging catch by shortstop Nick Ahmed on a line drive headed toward left field.
Associated Press:
Cervelli helps Pirates rally for 6-2 win over Cardinals — PITTSBURGH (AP) - Francisco Cervelli homered in the second inning and delivered a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 on Saturday night.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Bucs Dugout
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Freese celebrates 35th birthday with visitors from St. Louis — • That October sensation, once a wide-eyed twentysomething who probably will never have to pay for a meal in his hometown again, found cupcakes waiting at his locker Saturday and has discovered a new role within the Pirates' clubhouse.
Associated Press:
Fulmer, Palka, White Sox beat KC 8-0 to open doubleheader — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Carson Fulmer allowed four singles over seven innings and Daniel Palka had four hits and drove in three runs as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-0 in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday.
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox's Tim Anderson inspires Chicago youths during a tour of Negro Leagues Museum
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
While White Sox split twinbill, rookie Daniel Palka soaks in a day of firsts
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Patrick Donnelly / Associated Press:
Twins snap 8-game skid, beat Reds 3-1 — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jake Odorizzi pitched into the seventh inning, Mitch Garver homered and the Minnesota Twins snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. — Odorizzi (2-2) gave up one run and five hits.
Discussion:
Twinkie Town
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Reds aim to extend Twins' losing streak to nine games
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Twinkie Town
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — What happened: The Detroit Tigers defeated the Baltimore Orioles, 9-5, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday evening. — After being held scoreless for 22 innings, the Tigers' offense exploded early, scoring seven runs in the first four innings.
Discussion:
Bless You Boys and Camden Chat
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Bats cold for Tigers early, but Mike Fiers warm on the mound
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson believes Matt Harvey will take advantage of new role — Matt Harvey discusses his first two bullpen outings Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — SAN DIEGO — Mets general manager believes Matt Harvey is handling his new bullpen role “pretty well.”
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Associated Press:
Thomas leads Springfield to 6-1 win over Arkansas — SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Lane Thomas hit a three-run home run and had two hits as the Springfield Cardinals defeated the Arkansas Travelers 6-1 on Saturday. — Down 1-0 in the second, Arkansas tied the game when Seth Mejias-Brean hit a solo home run.
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Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
Notes: Wade Miley's final rehab start at Biloxi makes the left-hander look like a keeper — CHICAGO - Brewers general manager David Stearns and manager Craig Counsell both said Saturday they have a difficult decision to make on adding left-hander Wade Miley to the pitching staff.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jason Vargas gives up 9 earned runs in season debut, as Mets are blown out by Padres, 12-2 — SAN DIEGO — Good thing Jason Vargas made his season debut on the West Coast. Hopefully not too many Mets fans stayed up to watch as the veteran lefty got pounded by the Padres Saturday night.
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Brigman's triple leads Modesto to 9-4 win over San Jose — MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Bryson Brigman hit a two-run triple in the seventh inning, leading the Modesto Nuts to a 9-4 win over the San Jose Giants on Saturday. — The triple by Brigman, part of a three-run inning …
