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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 is improving in left field — ANAHEIM — Aaron Boone on Saturday compared Gleyber Torres with another high-regarded young second baseman: Javier Baez of the Cubs.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone, dressed in full Yankee uniform, asked by Angels security guard for his credentials
George A. King III / New York Post:
Miguel Andujar could be sent down when Drury returns
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
It's Didi Gregorius's world and the NY Yankees are loving it
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and Halos Heaven
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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Associated Press:
Baseball notebook: Ohtani out because of ankle injury — Japanese star Shohei Ohtani was out of the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Angels' game Saturday night against the New York Yankees because of a sprained ankle. — Ohtani is listed as day to day after the two-way sensation …
Casey L Moore / USA Today:
Pitching Panda: Pablo Sandoval works an inning on the mound for Giants
Discussion:
The Comeback
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.
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.
Harvey Valentine / UPI:
Nationals aim to avoid sweep vs. Diamondbacks — WASHINGTON — With their ninth straight series victory safely in hand, the Arizona Diamondbacks go for the sweep against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. — The West Division-leading Diamondbacks (19-7) rallied from a 3-2 deficit to post …
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.
Discussion:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Cubs go for sweep over Brewers — CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs offense has been feast or famine so far this season. — But as the Cubs attempt to get rolling, manager Joe Maddon expects his team's bats to heat up sooner or later. — The Cubs got two major contributors back Saturday …
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
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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
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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 …
Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Ankle sprain might keep Shohei Ohtani from making next start
Discussion:
Sporting News and 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
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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
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 …
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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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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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 …
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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Associated Press:
McCullers, Altuve lead Astros over Athletics 11-0 — Houston got to Daniel Mengden (2-3) early, with three runs in the first on sacrifice flies by Yuli Gurriel and Josh Reddick followed by an RBI double by Alex Bregman. — HOUSTON - Lance McCullers threw seven sharp innings …
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 …
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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
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 …
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.
