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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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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 …
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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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone, in middle of Yankees-Astros series, disagrees with Trevor Bauer's claims …
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Yankees, Astros continue ‘really fun rivalry’
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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 News:
Next Slide — Detroit — It's not always overt. When you are four games under .500, you have to pick and choose when you show your swagger. But there is a feistiness to this Tigers team, a resiliency. — “This team fights,” said closer Shane Greene, after he locked down the Tigers' 2-1 win over the Rays Tuesday.
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ESPN:
O's not ready to sell just yet; Manny Machado reiterates desire to stay — Despite Baltimore's 8-20 record entering Tuesday, Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette says he isn't in sell mode just yet, even with Manny Machado's name back in the rumor mill due to the season-ending injury …
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Jack Magruder / UPI:
Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks face off with sad injury news
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles not yet willing to consider trading Machado; shortstop says he'd like to stay all year
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Despite strong start, White Sox insist Michael Kopech not ready yet — Photos of the White Sox pitcher and the No. 10-ranked prospect by Baseball America. — Chicago Tribune — Everyone is waiting on Michael Kopech to come up and provide a lift to the White Sox rotation …
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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.
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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 …
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Josephina's single leads Florida to 3-2 win over Palm Beach — KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Josephina hit a two-run single in the eighth inning, leading the Florida Fire Frogs to a 3-2 win over the Palm Beach Cardinals on Tuesday. — The single by Josephina scored Brett Cumberland …
