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Associated Press:
Kingham perfect through 6 innings for Pirates in MLB debut — PITTSBURGH (AP) - Nick Kingham is pitching a perfect game through six innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the St. Louis Cardinals in his major league debut. — The 26-year-old right-hander has struck out eight and thrown 79 pitches, 60 for strikes.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Flawless debut? Pirates rookie perfect through six innings against Cardinals — PITTSBURGH • It has been a long time coming for pitcher Nick Kingham, this major-league debut of his, and he's making short work of it. — Taking full advantage of a favorable strike zone and the fact …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Kingham's jolly good debut sinks Cardinals, completes sweep for Bucs — PITTSBURGH • The Pittsburgh Pirates arrived at this weekend series along the Allegheny River a lot like the Cardinals did — afloat in the standings because of how well they've done against losing teams, like the Reds.
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Pirates' Nick Kingham historically perfect in MLB debut vs. Cardinals — Things couldn't have been much more perfect in Nick Kingham's major league debut. — The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander, promoted Sunday from Class AAA Indianapolis for a spot start, retired the first 20 St. Louis Cardinals batters …
Associated Press:
Mieses' single leads Palm Beach to 8-6 win over St. Lucie — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Johan Mieses hit a run-scoring single in the first inning, leading the Palm Beach Cardinals to an 8-6 win over the St. Lucie Mets on Sunday. — Austin Sexton got Michael Paez to hit into a double play …
Associated Press:
Cervelli helps Pirates rally for 6-2 win over Cardinals
Cervelli helps Pirates rally for 6-2 win over Cardinals
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — BALTIMORE — The injury bug has bitten the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon. — One inning after starting pitcher Daniel Norris left the game against the Orioles with left groin tightness, so, too, did first baseman Miguel Cabrera. — Cabrera left the game with a left biceps spasm, according to the team.
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — At Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore — The Detroit Tigers lost to the Baltimore Orioles, 5-3, on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers lost two players to injury: Left-handed starting pitcher Daniel Norris (left groin tightness) and first baseman Miguel Cabrera (left biceps spasm).
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Bless You Boys
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Miguel Cabrera's big day snaps Detroit Tigers' slump in big way: ‘We needed that’
Miguel Cabrera's big day snaps Detroit Tigers' slump in big way: ‘We needed that’
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MLB Baseball News …
Dhiren Mahiban / CTVNews:
Solarte, Hernandez and Pillar hit solo homers in Blue Jays 7-2 rout of Rangers — TORONTO - Yangervis Solarte, Teoscar Hernandez and Kevin Pillar each hit solo home runs to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday at Rogers Centre.
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After struggles, Devon Travis demoted by Blue Jays
After struggles, Devon Travis demoted by Blue Jays
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MLB Baseball News … and Bluebird Banter
Alex Butler / UPI:
Blue Jays' Grichuk makes no-look diving catch vs. Rangers
Blue Jays' Grichuk makes no-look diving catch vs. Rangers
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Associated Press:
Padres place Myers on disabled list, recall Jankowski — SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have placed outfielder Wil Myers on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left oblique and recalled outfielder Travis Jankowski from Triple-A El Paso. — Myers was hurt while swinging …
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Cordero, Villanueva, Hedges power Padres past Mets 12-2 — SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres rookie Franchy Cordero is putting on quite the power display. — The 23-year-old from the Dominican Republic hit a three-run homer estimated at 453 feet and Christian Villanueva added a two-run shot …
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Faith and Fear in Flushing
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Place Wil Myers On DL
Associated Press:
Diamondbacks LHP Robbie Ray leaves start with oblique injury — WASHINGTON (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray left Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals in the bottom of the second with a strained right oblique muscle. — Ray waved to the dugout after throwing …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Washington Nationals
Arizona Diamondbacks at Washington Nationals
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Federal Baseball and AZ Snake Pit
Joshua Schrock / NESN.com:
Red Sox Wrap: Boston Rallies To Take Series Finale From Rays 4-3 — It took all weekend, but the Boston Red Sox finally cooled off the Tampa Bay Rays. — The Rays took the first two games of the three-game set at Fenway Park, extending their winning streak to eight games.
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Over the Monster
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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Dodgers break out in first game but lose nightcap to split doubleheader with Giants — SAN FRANCISCO -Thirteen hours after the players reported to the ballpark to play seven hours' worth of baseball, a light rain briefly fell on AT&T Park Saturday night. — No doubt Dave Roberts could have found a silver lining even in those clouds.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Place J.P. Crawford On DL — The Phillies have placed shortstop J.P. Crawford on the 10-day disabled list with a right forearm strain, per a team announcement. The club recalled infielder/outfielder Jesmuel Valentin from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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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.
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Amazin' Avenue
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Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: From Head To Toe — Byron Buxton's headaches have subsided. — His latest injury has given the Twins a headache instead. — Playing in an extended spring training game last Sunday, an assignment necessitated by the migraines that sidelined him for a few days in mid-April, Buxton fouled a ball off his left foot.
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Star Tribune and MLB Baseball News …
Jimmy Hascup / USA Today:
Royals' Salvador Perez to White Sox's Tim Anderson: Don't curse after a home run — Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has too much fun playing baseball, and many of his opponents don't like it. — A week after breaking up Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander's no-hit bid in the fifth inning …
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Chicago Tribune
Associated Press:
Caleb Smith earns first win as Marlins beat Rockies — Fish win 3-0 — MIAMI - Left-hander Caleb Smith allowed two hits in seven innings for his first career victory, and the Miami Marlins took the rubber game of their low-scoring series against Colorado, winning 3-0 Sunday.