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LEADING OFF: Kershaw faces D-backs; Verlander vs Yankees — A look at what's happening all around the majors today: — ___ — GOT YOUR NUMBER — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw (1-4, 2.84 ERA) tries to slow down A.J. Pollock and the first-place Diamondbacks (20-8) in Arizona.
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — Vegas likes the never-quit, rebuilding Detroit Tigers. — When the season began, the Tigers were one of three teams with the longest of odds, according to Bovada, to win the 2018 World Series. The Tigers, Miami Marlins and Kansas City Royals had 500-1 odds.
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — Miguel Cabrera remained out of the Detroit Tigers' starting lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday with a left biceps spasm, but could return on Wednesday, the final game of the series against the Tampa Bay Rays. — Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said Cabrera wanted …
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Bless You Boys and DRaysBay
ESPN:
Yoenis Cespedes returns to Mets' lineup after jamming thumb on slide — New York Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes is back in the lineup two days after jamming his thumb on a headfirst slide into third base. Cespedes suffered the injury in the third inning Sunday and left the Mets' 14-2 win over the San Diego Padres.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes back Tuesday night against Braves
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets to announce update on Yoenis Cespedes, use Jay Bruce at first base
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Associated Press:
Twins place 3B Miguel Sano on DL with hamstring strain — MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have placed third baseman Miguel Sano on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. — The Twins made the move Tuesday before their game against Toronto, retroactive to Saturday.
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Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Seager Sidelined
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Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
Twins place Miguel Sano on disabled list for third straight season
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Fish Stripes
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Promote Mike Soroka — The Braves have promoted top pitching prospect Mike Soroka to take the ball in tonight's contest, per a club announcement. Though Soroka had to be added to the 40-man roster, there were openings available. — In a corresponding move that was completed yesterday …
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Braves top prospect Mike Soroka recalled to start Tuesday — The Atlanta Braves recalled their top pitching prospect to make Tuesday night's start against the New York Mets. — Right-hander Mike Soroka was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. He had been 2-0 with a 1.99 ERA in four Triple-A starts.
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Gabe Lacques / Greenville News:
The Braves now boast the three youngest players in MLB - and all are impact talents
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza … The Diamondbacks will send right-hander Sam McWilliams and lefty Colin Poche to the Tampa Bay Rays as the two players to be named later in the February trade that brought them outfielder Steven Souza Jr., sources said Tuesday. — Both are well-regarded prospects.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant to bat 1-2 for Cubs vs. Rockies; Albert Almora Jr. and Javier Baez sit — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses Anthony Rizzo and the elements at Wrigley Field on Monday, April 30, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Struggling Anthony Rizzo gets leadoff call for Cubs — CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will bat leadoff Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies after hitting just .149 with a .259 on-base percentage to start the season. It's a move Maddon has tried in the past for struggling players.
Alan Robinson / UPI:
Milwaukee Brewers send out ace vs. Cincinnati Reds following win — Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell was certain the Brewers would start scoring after being held to two runs during a four-game weekend sweep by the Chicago Cubs. — They scored just enough runs at just the right time Monday …
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Bill Wagner / Baltimore Sun:
Old Mill grad Hader sets modern-day MLB record with 8 strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings — Relief pitcher Josh Hader and catcher Manny Pina of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate after the final out of Monday night's 6-5 win against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals go for the bat, bring back Voit for the bench — ST. LOUIS • As May arrives, the Cardinals' cycling through their roster and dipping into Class AAA Memphis whenever necessary continues. — Before Tuesday's interleague game against the Chicago White Sox …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Yoan Moncada leads off as White Sox take on Cardinals — Photos of White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada. — Chicago Tribune — Yoan Moncada leads off Tuesday night at Busch Stadium as the White Sox begin a two-game series against the Cardinals. — Moncada, a switch-hitter …
Gene Warnick / UPI:
Mariners back home after successful trip, face A's — You know your team is rolling when its No. 9 hitter hits two home runs in a game. — That's the case for the Seattle Mariners, who just completed a 10-day trip to Texas, Chicago and Cleveland by going 7-3 with series wins over the Rangers …
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Yankees, Astros continue ‘really fun rivalry’ — HOUSTON — Astros manager A.J. Hinch is fond of undercutting hype in deference to respecting the long grind of the regular season, but he allowed for a measure of ballyhoo with the New York Yankees in town for a four-game series at Minute Maid Park.
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UPI:
Garcia, Marlins aim to keep Phillies skidding — MIAMI — Jarlin Garcia has been the surprise of the season for the Miami Marlins. — Garcia, a 25-year-old left-hander from the Dominican Republic, will start on Tuesday night when the Philadelphia Phillies visit Marlins Park for the middle game of a three-game series.
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
With Clayton Kershaw on the clock and Corey Seager out for the year, Dodgers must make season-saving move for Manny Machado — Sometimes the too-obvious move is the right move. — When you're the Dodgers and you haven't won a championship in 30 years, your all-world ace is on the clock …
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Associated Press:
Morton, Astros end Yanks' 9-game win streak with 2-1 victory — Houston Astros' starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 30, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
For several Cardinals, spring has finally sprung — in the regular season — For the entirety of spring training, Greg Holland didn't have a clubhouse to share, teammates to meet, a uniform to button, or a game to attend, so he did what he could to create competition against hitters who also didn't have something he recognized.
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Kyle Newman / Denver Post:
Rockies call up Daniel Castro from Triple-A Albuquerque; Ryan McMahon optioned down — The 25-year-old infielder is batting .407 through 23 games with the Isotopes, including a current 22-game hit streak — The Rockies made roster moves for the second straight day in Chicago …
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MLB Trade Rumors and Purple Row
