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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Voit comes up, Mayers goes down — The Cardinals reduced their number of relievers from nine to eight Tuesday when Mike Mayers was sent back to Memphis and first baseman Luke Voit was recalled as an extra hitter. Greg Holland, signed to a one-year, $14 million contract when the season opened …
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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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Viva El Birdos
Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
A pause that refreshed: Molina steps away from plate, follows with game-winning single — With the game-winning run on second base and one out in the bottom of the ninth on Tuesday night, Yadier Molina took a swing and a miss at a 69-mph curve ball from White Sox closer Joakim Soria.
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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Baseball Prospectus
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Kristie Rieken / Toronto Sun:
Astros, Giles take one on chin as Sanchez lifts Yanks — HOUSTON (AP) Not long after Gary Sanchez delivered a knockout blow for the New York Yankees on Tuesday night with a three-run homer off Ken Giles in the ninth inning, the Houston closer landed a shot of his own.
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees: Tired of the suite life, Tyler Austin serves his suspension and returns to club
Yankees: Tired of the suite life, Tyler Austin serves his suspension and returns to club
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Jim Reineking / USA Today:
Houston Astros' Ken Giles punches himself in face during loss to New York Yankees
Houston Astros' Ken Giles punches himself in face during loss to New York Yankees
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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
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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Dave Campbell / Toronto Sun:
Morales, Blue Jays speed past Twins 7-4 in 10th inning — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Twelve years into his major league career, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Kendrys Morales has the self-assurance to endure a weeklong slump. — The Minnesota Twins are starting to lose some of theirs, more than one month into this once-promising season.
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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Camden Chat and Baltimore Sun
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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 — Orioles beat writer Eduardo Encina on the season-ending injury to Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager and the speculation that Orioles Manny Machado could be a potential fit. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun video)
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Jack Magruder / UPI:
Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks face off with sad injury news
Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks face off with sad injury news
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MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit
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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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.
Associated Press:
Justin Upton's walk-off single puts Angels past Orioles, 3-2 — ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Baltimore Orioles intentionally walked Mike Trout three times to get to Justin Upton. Each time, Upton couldn't make them pay. — When Trout drew his fourth walk to load the bases in the ninth inning …
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Associated Press:
Orioles' Chance Sisco injured in collision with teammate Pedro Alvarez — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco appeared to be knocked unconscious when teammate Pedro Alvarez's elbow hit him in the head while they chased a foul ball. — Sisco was hurt during …
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:
Cruz's homer leads Mariners to 6-3 win over Athletics — Nelson Cruz's loud and towering two-out, three-run homer on the first pitch he saw in the fifth inning broke a taut tie and propelled Seattle to a 6-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. — The Mariners held …
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Lookout Landing
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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DRaysBay, MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors and MLB Daily Dish
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals buck a trend with walk-off win over White Sox — Carpenter ties it with ninth-inning homer and Molina wins it by driving in Ozuna as Cardinals, who missed the NL playoffs the past two seasons because they couldn't beat AL
Joshua Schrock / NESN.com:
Red Sox Wrap: Boston's Rally Falls Short In 13-Inning Loss To Royals — The Boston Red Sox were all set up to open the month of May with a win, but the Kansas City Royals had other ideas. — The Red Sox held a one-run lead in the ninth inning Tuesday at Fenway Park when Alex Gordon hammered …
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers plan to reactivate Rich Hill on Sunday against San Diego … After missing one start with a cracked fingernail and missing another start when his finger became infected, Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill is expected to return to the starting rotation on Sunday against the Padres in Monterrey, Mexico.
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John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
Another A's reunion: Brett Anderson expected to start Wednesday — SEATTLE — Brett Anderson is expected to rejoin the A's rotation and start on Wednesday, the team's latest Turn Back the Clock Day. — Anderson is in the A's clubhouse at Safeco Field, where they open a three-game series against the Mariners on Tuesday night.
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
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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McCovey Chronicles and MLB Baseball News …
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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MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
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 …
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 …