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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Yelich talks about Ozuna, slow starts, and Cardinals interest — • As the second batter of the game approached the plate in the top of the first inning Tuesday, his gray uniform confirming he was a part of the road team, the public address announcer at Miller Park introduced him as “Christian Yelich,” the Brewers' right fielder.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carlos Martinez heads to Springfield for road test of his readiness to return
Dan Caesar / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Reyes' return won't be on TV — it's another Facebook-only production for Cards
Charles F. Gardner / Associated Press:
Wacha, 3 home runs send Cardinals over Brewers 6-1
Wacha, 3 home runs send Cardinals over Brewers 6-1
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Harper's 17th HR sparks Nationals past Orioles 3-2 — BALTIMORE (AP) - The season is barely two months old, and the Washington Nationals have already been asked to adjust to a new manager, overcome a rash of injuries and jump into bounce-back mode following a poor start.
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Federal Baseball
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Bob Nightengale / Lansing State Journal:
MLB trade targets: Top 20 players who could move by the deadline — Two shopping months remain before the non-waiver trading deadline, but with one-third of the teams already out of playoff contention, Major League Baseball is about to unleash its own Black Friday sale.
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Federal Baseball, USA Today and McCovey Chronicles
Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Nationals finally vault into first place in the NL East — temporarily
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Real or Not? Bad days for Mets are worse than bad days for others — There are bad days and then there are New York Mets days. Here's how Tuesday unfolded for the men from Queens: — This meant the Mets were playing with a 24-man roster for Tuesday's game in Atlanta.
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The Comeback
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George Henry / Associated Press:
Mets bounce back, beat Braves 8-5 to split rain-delayed DH — ATLANTA (AP) Mets manager Mickey Callaway had a reason to smile at 1:40 a.m. after his team showed enough fortitude to avoid getting swept. — “They came out with some energy, which was huge in this game, and you've got to give them credit,” he said.
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MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop and Amazin' Avenue
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Johan Camargo's homer continues Braves' comeback trend — ATLANTA — Not everyone believes in the Atlanta Braves, the diaper dandies, the darlings of the early part of the 2018 baseball season. But they believe in themselves, and as they linger in first place two months into the campaign, the Braves' self-belief has been enough.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera: ‘I want to finish my career here’ — Albert Pujols picked up his 3,000th hit on May 4. Which active player will be the next one to reach the milestone? Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit — CONNECT — Miguel Cabrera wanted to set the record straight …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds … It had been more than a month since a night like Tuesday. Even on those rare occasions when the Diamondbacks won a game in recent weeks, they did not seem to follow the script. This time they did. It felt like old times.
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MLB Baseball News …
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds lose to D-Backs 5-2 as Castillo struggles — PHOENIX — Luis Castillo was a pretty sure bet for the Reds lately. — They had won his last four starts. That streak ended Tuesday night with a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks before a crowd of 20,046 at Chase Field.
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Is it time for the Cincinnati Reds to take a look at the outfield?
Is it time for the Cincinnati Reds to take a look at the outfield?
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AZ Snake Pit
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees' latest clutch win against Astros makes you wonder if this really is their year — The music was extra-loud in the Yankee clubhouse, as was Paul O'Neill's voice as he jumped into the elevator after the game. — “We stole one tonight, brother,” O'Neill crowed to no one in particular …
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RONALD BLUM (AP Baseball Writer) / MLB Baseball News …:
Gardner, Torres rally Yanks over Astros 6-5 in 10 innings
Gardner, Torres rally Yanks over Astros 6-5 in 10 innings
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ESPN and Pinstripe Alley
Associated Press:
MLB: Torre: Rizzo's slide was illegal — Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon believes Anthony Rizzo's slide that upended Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz at the Monday was legal. — Joe Torre, MLB chief baseball officer, doesn't agree. — Torre told the clubs Tuesday that Rizzo …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Red-hot Cub Anthony Rizzo smacks Pirates a day after disputed slide
Red-hot Cub Anthony Rizzo smacks Pirates a day after disputed slide
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Deadspin and The Comeback
Tim Heaney / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday — A cavalcade of aces sits atop Wednesday's pitcher rankings for the 15-game schedule. You can even add to this list returning Cardinals phenom Alex Reyes, who is too widely owned to earn consideration for this article but deserves …
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Purple Row
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Dereck Rodriguez, son of Pudge, makes MLB debut for Giants
Dereck Rodriguez, son of Pudge, makes MLB debut for Giants
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MLB Baseball News … and Sports Illustrated
Associated Press:
Dodgers' Kenta Maeda leaves start with right hip strain — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda left a start Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning with a right hip strain. — Maeda was twice visited by a Los Angeles trainer …
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians refute report that Jose Ramirez tested positive for PEDs — The Cleveland Indians said Major League Baseball has confirmed that infielder Jose Ramirez is not facing suspension for a failed PED test. — CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona refuted a report …
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Indians' Kluber aims to show Sox's Lopez how it's done
Katherine Fitzgerald / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds … Center fielder A.J. Pollock had another X-ray for the fracture in his left thumb, and while manager Torey Lovullo said the injury is “still not totally healed,” he added that it was not a surprise to the team's medical staff.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
After impressive run in Mets bullpen, Seth Lugo preparing to make first start of season — ATLANTA — Last month, Seth Lugo just let it go. He stopped worrying about when he would get a chance to be a starter again, embraced his role in the bullpen and just put his trust in pitching coach Dave Eiland and Mickey Callaway.
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Mookie Betts out of Boston lineup with pain in side for 3rd straight game — Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts will miss his third straight game Tuesday with tightness in his left side. — Betts is leading the league with a .359 average, with 17 home runs and 37 RBIs.
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MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Cron, Wendle, Ramos hit consecutive HRs, Rays beat A's 4-3 — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — C.J. Cron, Joey Wendle and Wilson Ramos hit consecutive home runs in the third inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Tuesday night. — Daniel Robertson also homered for the Rays …
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Quiala, Wrenn carry Corpus Christi to 11-4 win over Springfield — SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Stephen Wrenn had two hits and scored two runs, and Yoanys Quiala hurled five scoreless innings as the Corpus Christi Hooks beat the Springfield Cardinals 11-4 on Tuesday.
Associated Press:
Silviano leads Jupiter to 3-2 win over St. Lucie — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — John Silviano hit a solo home run in the eighth inning, leading the Jupiter Hammerheads to a 3-2 win over the St. Lucie Mets on Tuesday. — Lukas Schiraldi got Gene Cone to ground out with a runner on first to end …
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Devin Mesoraco credits adjustment Mets hitting coach Roessler suggested for newfound power — NY Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco discusses the trade that sent him to the Mets Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — Devin Mesoraco has hit five home runs in his first 46 at-bats with the New York Mets since …
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