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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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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.
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees: Tired of the suite life, Tyler Austin serves his suspension and returns to club — HOUSTON - Tyler Austin said he'd never been ejected from a game, let alone suspended for his actions on a baseball field. — So, “it's been a struggle, not being able to be out there and help the team …
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone, in middle of Yankees-Astros series, disagrees with Trevor Bauer's claims …
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Yankees, Astros continue ‘really fun rivalry’
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mozeliak says don't look for Holland in ninth — ST. LOUIS • After giving up three runs in the ninth inning on Friday night, struggling reliever Greg Holland doesn't figure to get any situations like that any time soon. — “I don't think he'll be used in the ninth inning at this time …
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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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ESPN:
National's Bryce Harper batting leadoff Tuesday — Outfielder Bryce Harper will bat leadoff on Tuesday for the Washington Nationals against the Pittsburgh Pirates. — It will be the first time since 2013 that he has batted leadoff for the Nats. — Harper has a National League-best .458 …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Max Scherzer: The Nationals' regret-free, $210 million bargain
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ESPN:
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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Promote Mike Soroka
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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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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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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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Jerry McDonald / Mercury News:
Giants' Cueto to DL; Bumgarner gets OK to start throwing — Right-handed pitcher was 3-0 in April with an 0.84 earned run average — SAN FRANCISCO — A very good April came at a price for Giants' pitcher Johnny Cueto. — The veteran right-hander was placed on the disabled list Tuesday …
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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.
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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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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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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Laura Ricketts dedicates ball fields, announces plans for girls softball league — The Cubs donated funds to help remodel Winnemac Park's baseball and softball fields, where Amundsen High School plays its home games. — Chicago Tribune — A large Cubs donation to remodel Winnemac Park's baseball …
Associated Press:
Akin, Joseph lead Bowie to 7-3 win over Erie — ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Corban Joseph hit a two-run single in the third inning, and Keegan Akin struck out 12 hitters over six innings as the Bowie Baysox beat the Erie SeaWolves 7-3 on Tuesday. — The single by Joseph, part of a four-run inning …
Associated Press:
Gittens' home run leads Trenton over Portland in 8 innings — PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Chris Gittens hit a two-run home run in the top of the eighth inning to help lead the Trenton Thunder to a 6-1 win over the Portland Sea Dogs in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.
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Hughston's run leads Bradenton to 5-2 win over Dunedin — BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Casey Hughston scored on an error in the third inning to help the Bradenton Marauders secure a 5-2 victory over the Dunedin Blue Jays on Tuesday. — The error came in the midst of a five-run inning and gave the Marauders a 3-2 lead.
