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Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals wake up in ninth, beat White Sox 3-2 — The Cardinals' hitting woes made the trip home with them from Pittsburgh. One game after struggling at the plate against Pirates rookie Nick Kingham, the team was equally flummoxed by White Sox veteran James Shields.
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Associated Press:
MLB: A's, Mariners to open in Japan in 2019 — The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners will play a 2019 season-opening two-game series in Tokyo on March 20 and 21, the fifth time Major League Baseball will start its season in Japan. — The A's and Mariners also faced each …
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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.
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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Bluebird Banter
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Gary Sanchez hits three-run home run in ninth to give Yankees 4-0 win over Astros — HOUSTON - Gary Sanchez scored the Yankees a stunning victory by knockout. — The Bombers couldn't hit Justin Verlander all night long. — But Sanchez hammered a 423-foot, three-run homer off Ken Giles …
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees: Tired of the suite life, Tyler Austin serves his suspension and returns to club
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NorthJersey.com
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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MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley and The Crawfish Boxes
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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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — At Comerica Park on Tuesday night. — What happened: The Detroit Tigers (12-16) defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 2-1. ... James McCann scored on an RBi single to right by Leonys Martin in the fifth to give the Tigers a 2-1 lead. ... The Tigers took a 1- lead in the third …
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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
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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AZ Snake Pit
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes stellar despite recent thumb injury, but Noah Syndergaard's early struggles doom Mets in 3-2 loss to Braves — The good news was that Yoenis Cespedes is clearly feeling fine. The bad news was that Noah Syndergaard gave up a career-tying 10 hits.
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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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Associated Press:
Moved to top of order, slumping Harper homers for Nationals — WASHINGTON (AP) — Slumping Bryce Harper was moved to the leadoff spot for the first time since 2013 and responded with a three-run homer that helped Max Scherzer win his fifth straight start as the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-4 Wednesday night.
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 Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors, DRaysBay and MLB Daily Dish
Joshua Schrock / NESN.com:
Red Sox Wrap: Boston's Rally Falls Short In 13-Inning Loss To Royals — It was all set up for the Boston Red Sox to open the month of May with a win, but the Kansas City Royals had other ideas. — The Red Sox held a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning Tuesday at Fenway Park when Alex Gordon hammered …
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MLB Baseball News …, Over the Monster and Royals Review
Associated Press:
O'Hearn, Mondesi lift Omaha over Iowa 7-4 — DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ryan O'Hearn doubled twice and singled, scoring two runs as the Omaha Storm Chasers beat the Iowa Cubs 7-4 on Tuesday. — Adalberto Mondesi homered and doubled for Omaha. — Omaha took the lead in the first when it crossed …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Here's the reason Willie Calhoun isn't on the Rangers' roster. It's not what many think — CLEVELAND — For those wanting to get under Jon Daniels' skin, here's a tip: — Accuse him of trying to manipulate a player's service clock — Thursday marks the day the Texas Rangers …
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MLB Baseball News …, Let's Go Tribe and Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Wisdom leads Memphis to 5-4 win over Okla. City — MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Patrick Wisdom hit a two-run home run and had two hits as the Memphis Redbirds defeated the Oklahoma City Dodgers 5-4 on Tuesday. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for the Dodgers.
Associated Press:
Kowalczyk hits walk-off homer, Down East beats Buies Creek 8-7 — KINSTON, N.C. (AP) — Alex Kowalczyk hit a walk-off solo homer with two outs in the ninth inning, as the Down East Wood Ducks defeated the Buies Creek Astros 8-7 on Tuesday. — The Astros tied the game 7-7 in the top …
Associated Press:
Henry, Garcia lift Wisconsin over Lake County 10-5 — EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) — Payton Henry homered, doubled and singled twice, scoring a pair of runs while also driving home a couple as the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers defeated the Lake County Captains 10-5 on Tuesday.
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.
