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MarinersPR / From the Corner of Edgar & Dave:
Mariners Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki Transitioning to New Role — Beginning today, Ichiro will work as Special Assistant to the Chairman — Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto today announced that Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is transitioning to the role of Special Assistant to the Chairman, effective today.
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baseballmusings.com, USA Today, FanGraphs Baseball, The Comeback, Chicago Sun-Times and Deadspin
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Ichiro Suzuki Moves To Front Office Role, Will Not Continue Playing In 2018 — The Mariners announced today that future Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki has is moving to a front office role where he'll serve as a special assistant to the chairman, effective immediately.
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The Seattle Times, Mercury News, USA Today, Lone Star Ball, MLB Baseball News … and Lookout Landing
Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Ichiro Suzuki says he will retire ‘when I start using a cane’ — One word that wasn't used to describe Ichiro Suzuki's unique move to the Seattle Mariners' front office on Thursday was retirement. — “When I start using a cane, that's a time that I think I should retire,” …
Tim Booth / Associated Press:
Ichiro Suzuki transitioning to front office with Mariners — SEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki is leaving the playing field and transitioning into a front office role with the Seattle Mariners, although he is not completely shutting the door on playing again. — The Mariners announced Thursday …
Gene Warnick / UPI:
Athletics' Manaea tries to tame Mariners again
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Athletics Nation and MLB Baseball News …
Jerry Beach / UPI:
Braves, Mets duke it out for early lead in NL East — NEW YORK — Jason Vargas will take the mound Thursday afternoon for the New York Mets against the Atlanta Braves as the Mets try to return to first place after spending most of the season's opening five weeks atop the National League East.
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MLB Baseball News … and Amazin' Avenue
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
It's time for the Mets to part ways with Matt Harvey — Let's be honest, the only reason Matt Harvey is still a Met is that Jeff Wilpon can't bear the thought of releasing the former star pitcher and then seeing him come back to life across town as a Yankee. — What else could it be at this point?
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
No pitching, no hitting for NY Mets adds up to three-game sweep at hands of Braves
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Another rough outing for Jason Vargas is a reminder for Mets to be careful with Jacob deGrom
Associated Press:
Yankees rally past Astros for wild 6-5 win — HOUSTON (AP) — Aroldis Chapman struck out AL MVP Jose Altuve on three straight 101 mph fastballs with two on to end the game, and the New York Yankees got a key hit from rookie Gleyber Torres during a three-run rally in the ninth inning to seesaw past the Houston Astros 6-5 Thursday.
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Associated Press:
Royals hit 3 homers as offense powers 10-6 win over Tigers — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ned Yost was happy to see Jorge Soler's pitch recognition sharpen, slugging first baseman Lucas Duda produce some timely hits and Alex Gordon's long-awaited breakout continue for at least another day.
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Bless You Boys
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Daniel Norris back on feet after successful surgery — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Daniel Norris is back on his feet. — That was the most interesting news in the Detroit Tigers' announcement Thursday morning that Norris had underwent successful surgery on his left groin and pelvic region.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Gleyber Torres delivers clutch 9th inning hit as Yankees come back to win wild one vs. Astros, 6-5 — HOUSTON — Leave it to the kid. — Gleyber Torres delivered a game-tying, two-run single in the ninth inning, as the Yankees rallied back from a 5-3 deficit to defeat the Astros, 6-5 …
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Bob Baum / Associated Press:
Ryu out until after All-Star break with groin injury — PHOENIX (AP) — More bad news for the Los Angeles Dodgers. — Manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu will be sidelined until after the All-Star break with a severe left groin strain.
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Purple Row and St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Jose M. Romero / Associated Press:
Verdugo, bullpen help Dodgers end skids, 2-1 over D-backs
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MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit
ESPN:
MLB to announce Yankees-Red Sox games in London — Major League Baseball intends to announce next week that the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will play two games at London's Olympic Stadium in June next year, a person close to the planning told The Associated Press.
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Associated Press, Pinstripe Alley, MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Banged up Yoan Moncada out of White Sox lineup in series opener vs. Twins — White Sox starter Lucas Giolito discusses convincing manager Rick Renteria to keep him in the game against the Cardinals on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Botte Shots: It's time for MLB to give umpires some help with the strike zone — Take away my Baseball Purist membership card. The kids no longer will be chased off my lawn about this one. — After strongly residing in the “human element” camp for years when it comes to umpires …
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Greg Beacham / Toronto Sun:
Trout, Pujols, Upton HRs power Angels' 10-7 win over Orioles — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Albert Pujols reached 2,998 career hits with a home run and a double, and Justin Upton hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 10-7 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.
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Naples Herald
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Angels' Mike Trout breaks Statcast with ‘524-foot’ homer vs. Orioles
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Whittier Daily News, The Comeback and New York Daily News
Alex Butler / UPI:
Jays' Solarte faceplants during horrible slide, hits game-winning grand slam … Toronto Blue Jays infielder Yangervis Solarte had one of the worst slides of the season Thursday against the Cleveland Indians. — He also hit a game-winning grand slam in the top of the 11th inning …
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Joshua Jongsma / USA Today:
Did Lance McCullers Jr. have a foreign substance on his cleat against New York Yankees? — Not long after arguing with Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer about Houston Astros pitchers doctoring baseballs, some have speculated Lance McCullers Jr. had a foreign substance on his cleat in Thursday's start against the New York Yankees.
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FanGraphs Baseball and Sporting News
Associated Press:
Short hits two homers as Tennessee tops Birmingham 8-5 — KODAK, Tenn. (AP) — Zack Short hit a pair of homers, leading the Tennessee Smokies to an 8-5 win over the Birmingham Barons on Thursday. — Jeffrey Baez and Jason Vosler also homered for the Smokies.
Associated Press:
Souza activated from DL, makes D-backs debut — PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks activated right fielder Steven Souza Jr. from the disabled list and he was in the lineup for his debut with the team Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. — Souza, acquired in a three-team offseason trade …
Associated Press:
Frazier scores winning run, Scranton/WB beats Pawtucket 4-3 in walk-off finish — SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Ryan McBroom hit a sacrifice fly and drove in Clint Frazier with the winning run in the ninth inning, as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders topped the Pawtucket Red Sox 4-3 on Thursday.
Associated Press:
Soto leads Potomac to 12-2 win over Wilmington — WOODBRIDGE, Va. (AP) — Juan Soto hit two home runs and drove in five runs, as the Potomac Nationals defeated the Wilmington Blue Rocks 12-2 on Thursday. — Soto hit a three-run shot in the first inning off Cristian Castillo and then hit a solo homer in the eighth off Jared Ruxer.
