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Associated Press:
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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DRaysBay and Bless You Boys
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Max Scherzer: The Nationals' regret-free, $210 million bargain — We're watching him pitch every five days, but we're not paying close attention. — In an era where big-bucks contracts are perceived as albatrosses, turning last winter into a living hell for most of baseball's free-agent class …
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Bucs Dugout
UPI:
Minnesota Twins try to get on track vs. Toronto Blue Jays — Nothing seems to be going right these days for the Minnesota Twins. — A loss Monday night to the Toronto Blue Jays was the Twins' 10th in their last 11 games — leaving Minnesota 2-11 since center fielder Byron Buxton went …
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Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Seager Sidelined
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MLB Daily Dish, Twinkie Town, Star Tribune and True Blue LA
Brian Hall / Associated Press:
Smoak, Martin homer as Blue Jays hold on to beat Twins 7-5
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MLB Baseball News …
Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
Twins place Miguel Sano on disabled list for third straight season
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Fish Stripes
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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MLB Trade Rumors and DRaysBay
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Jack Magruder / UPI:
Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks face off with sad injury news — PHOENIX — Somber was the word of the day here Monday. — The Diamondbacks placed left-hander Robbie Ray on the disabled list with a Grade 2 right oblique strain suffered in his Sunday start, an expected move.
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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MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop, MLB Daily Dish and Minor League Ball
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ESPN:
Braves top prospect Mike Soroka recalled to start Tuesday
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MLB Baseball News … and Talking Chop
Gabe Lacques / Greenville News:
The Braves now boast the three youngest players in MLB - and all are impact talents
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USA Today
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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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets to announce update on Yoenis Cespedes, use Jay Bruce at first base
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NorthJersey.com
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.
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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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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
San Diego Padres' Tyson Ross hopes to beat hometown San Francisco Giants — SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Bay Area native Tyson Ross hopes to beat the San Francisco Giants for the second time this season Tuesday night when he attempts to help the San Diego Padres rebound from a tough loss in the opener of their three-game road series.
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Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
Hundley's pinch-hit single in 9th rallies Giants past Padres
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Gaslamp Ball
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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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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The Crawfish Boxes
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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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Lookout Landing
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets GM and players are sick of Matt Harvey's partying — SEE ALSO — If Matt Harvey's pitching hasn't been underwhelming enough, his off-field ventures are again becoming a potential problem for the Mets. — A day after Page Six reported Harvey traveled to Los Angeles for a night …
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MLB Baseball News …, Bleacher Report and Page Six
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Injuries lead to auditions for Phillies | Extra Innings — Suddenly, the Phillies are enduring their share of injuries, which also means some guys are getting to audition. Monday, reliever Victor Arano, who had allowed just one run on five hits in 10 relief appearances …
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Phillies Nation
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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)
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
ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani returns to Angels' lineup after ankle sprain — Shohei Ohtani is back in the Angels' lineup, batting fifth and serving as the designated hitter for Los Angeles' home game against the Baltimore Orioles. — The Angels' two-way sensation had been slated to pitch Tuesday against Baltimore …
