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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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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees decision-time nearing on Brandon Drury, Miguel Andujar playing time situation — Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera — ANAHEIM, Calif. - As Brandon Drury moves closer to a return to the Yankees, there's a looming question of how to sort out playing time.
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:
It's Didi Gregorius's world and the NY Yankees are loving it
It's Didi Gregorius's world and the NY Yankees are loving it
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
Casey L Moore / USA Today:
Pitching Panda: Pablo Sandoval works an inning on the mound for Giants — Pablo Sandoval's career has taken a precipitous drop since his first stint with the San Francisco Giants ended after a third World Series title in five seasons in 2014. — But the man affectionately known …
Discussion:
The Comeback
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
West rivals Dodgers, Giants set to play two
West rivals Dodgers, Giants set to play two
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, McCovey Chronicles and True Blue LA
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.
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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.
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Patrick Corbin keeps adding zeroes to his next payday
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 slugger Matt Davidson on historic tear - and he gets more chances today in Kansas City
White Sox slugger Matt Davidson on historic tear - and he gets more chances today in Kansas City
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Alan Eskew / UPI:
Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins set for doubleheader after playing extras
Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins set for doubleheader after playing extras
Discussion:
Royals Review and South Side Sox
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
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Bradley Doolittle / ESPN:
Kris Bryant, Ben Zobrist return to lineup for Cubs
Kris Bryant, Ben Zobrist return to lineup for Cubs
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Baseball News …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Sandy Alderson says the Mets will ‘monitor the market’ for catchers — SAN DIEGO — The Mets are not being complacent about their catching situation. While pleased with how backup Jose Lobaton and Tomas Nido have filled in behind the plate after both Travis d'Arnaud and Kevin Plawecki went …
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Reds Extra: You've got questions, Fay's got answers — MINNEAPOLIS — You've got questions, I've got answers. From the old Twitter mailbag: — • “Will the Reds win 10 before they lose 30?” — Steve Goddard. — As I type, they'd have to go 4-9 to get to 10 wins before they get to 30 losses.
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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.
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Reds aim to extend Twins' losing streak to nine games
Reds aim to extend Twins' losing streak to nine games
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MLB Baseball News … and Twinkie Town
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 …
ESPN:
Mild ankle sprain sidelines Angels' Shohei Ohtani vs. Yankees — Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani was not in the starting lineup for Saturday night's game against the New York Yankees after suffering a mild ankle sprain on Friday night. — The Angels listed Ohtani's status as day-to-day after Friday's game.
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Pinstripe Alley
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Tomlin tries to right ship as Indians host Mariners — CLEVELAND — Four of the five pitchers in the Cleveland Indians' starting rotation have been very productive in the first month of the season. — The only one who has been unproductive will be the Indians' starting pitcher Sunday …
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Steve Herrick / Associated Press:
Corey Kluber strikes out 10, Cleveland Indians top Seattle Mariners 6-5 with 5 homers
Corey Kluber strikes out 10, Cleveland Indians top Seattle Mariners 6-5 with 5 homers
Discussion:
Lookout Landing and Let's Go Tribe
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.
Associated Press:
Thomson helps to shut out St. Lucie, Palm Beach wins 2-0 — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Colton Thomson and three other pitchers combined for a shutout as the Palm Beach Cardinals topped the St. Lucie Mets 2-0 on Saturday. — Will Latcham got Dash Winningham to ground out with a runner …
Christopher Stock / Associated Press:
Chen wins first start in nearly a year beating Rockies 4-1 … MIAMI - Wei-Yin Chen pitched into the sixth inning in his first start in nearly a year and the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Saturday night. — Chen (1-0) allowed one run and four hits in 5 1/3 innings.
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MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Stephens leads Birmingham to 4-2 win over Biloxi — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jordan Stephens allowed just three hits over five innings, leading the Birmingham Barons over the Biloxi Shuckers in a 4-2 win on Saturday. — Stephens (2-3) allowed two runs while striking out seven and walking three to get the win.
Associated Press:
Kieboom, Soto lift Potomac over Lynchburg 8-3 — LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Carter Kieboom singled twice, scoring two runs as the Potomac Nationals topped the Lynchburg Hillcats 8-3 on Saturday. — Juan Soto doubled and singled twice with a pair of runs and a couple of RBIs for Potomac.