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Dave Sheinin / Chicago Tribune:
Former White Sox pitcher Dean Stone, unlikely winner in 1954 All-Star Game, dies at 87 — The Washington Post — Dean Stone, a former pitcher for the White Sox and Washington Senators best known for earning the win in the 1954 MLB All-Star Game despite not retiring a batter …
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Khadrice Rollins / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees-Red Sox in London, Albert Pujols's Return to St. Louis Highlight 2019 Schedule — The Yankees and Red Sox will face off in London and Albert Pujols will return to St. Louis next season. — Occasional Friday off days were just one of the many notable tidbits from the 2019 schedule, which was released Wednesday.
Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
Even on Michael Kopech Day, White Sox pulling ace from sleeve no TV match for Cubs
Doug Alden / Associated Press:
Allen's 2 catches help Bieber, Indians beat Red Sox 6-3
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AZ Snake Pit and Over the Monster
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Promising MLB debut from White Sox's Michael Kopech cut short by lengthy rain delay
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MLB Baseball News …, South Side Sox and MLB Daily Dish
Alex Reimer / WEEI:
J.D. Martinez tells D&K chemistry is biggest reason for Red Sox' success
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NESN.com
Andy Clayton / New York Daily News:
Pedro Martinez calls out Yankees for lack of hustle, says Bombers lack ‘energy of a winning team’
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MLB Baseball News … and NESN.com
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Pedro Martinez questions Yankees' effort: 'Don't seem to have the energy of a winning team'
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Purple Row
Vinnie Duber / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
White Sox deal oft-used reliever Luis Avilan to Phillies
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Royals Review and South Side Sox
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Daniel Murphy bats leadoff in his Cubs' debut — Chicago Tribune — Daniel Murphy will bat leadoff in his Cubs' debut Wednesday night against the Tigers at Comerica Park. — Murphy, acquired Tuesday from the Nationals after being claimed on waivers, will start at second base.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Cubs put Addison Russell on DL; Daniel Murphy to hit leadoff — The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Addison Russell on the disabled list, opening a roster spot for newly acquired Daniel Murphy, who will start at second base and bat leadoff against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Toronto Sun:
Yankees slugger Stanton touched by Miami reception in return — MIAMI (AP) The Yankees slugger choked up. — Giancarlo Stanton acknowledged being touched by the warm reception he received the first time he stepped to the plate Tuesday at Marlins Park. — He saluted the crowd, waved and patted his chest as he looked to the stands.
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Mike Vaccaro / New York Post:
Stanton emotional after warm welcome in Miami return
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Sporting News and ESPN
George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees scramble as Gregorius begins ‘hopefully short’ DL stint
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Pinstripe Alley
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Making sense of the weird three-team race in the NL West — It has been several years since we've had a good division race in the National League West. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won five straight division titles and weren't really threatened in any of those seasons.
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Arizona Sports
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Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — The Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers are battling for the NL West division title and the automatic berth in the 2018 MLB playoffs that comes with it. — Who has the edge as we head down the final stretch of the season? — The Heat Index takes a look at the NL West race.
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — With the small amount of real estate separating …
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MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
MLB slate includes regular-season games in Tokyo, London and Mexico — NEW YORK — Major League Baseball said all 30 teams will start the 2019 season on March 28, the earliest Opening Day in history, excluding international openers. — The previous earliest Opening Day was March 29 of this year.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers 2019 season schedule released: Final Globe Life Park opener comes against Chicago Cubs
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Lone Star Ball, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Halos Heaven
Yahoo Sports / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Five things you need to know about the 2019 MLB schedule
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Amazin' Avenue, Lookout Landing and USA Today
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Robert Stephenson limits walks, but can't stop Milwaukee Brewers in Cincinnati Reds loss — MILWAUKEE - Representing the tying run in the top of the eighth inning Wednesday, Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett stepped into the batter's box with the bases loaded.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notebook: Phillip Ervin hitting well in latest stint in big leagues — Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett discusses his go-ahead, ninth-inning home run against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. The Reds won 9-7. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer — CONNECT
Charles F. Gardner / Star Tribune:
Gennett homers as Reds beat Brewers 9-7
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Brew Crew Ball and Red Reporter
Associated Press:
Cardinals homer in 14th straight game, beat Dodgers 5-2 — LOS ANGELES — Even when the Cardinals run into each other, they can't lose. — Yadier Molina and Marcell Ozuna slugged two-run homers and St. Louis overcame a lack of communication in the outfield to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 on Tuesday night.
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Todd Milles / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Reddick's HR, rookie's poise help Astros beat Seattle, 3-2 — SEATTLE (AP) — Houston manager A.J. Hinch knows his pitching staff can throw good fastballs. However, it is the change-of-direction pitches that bring a smile to his face. — Rookie left-hander Framber Valdez won in his big-league debut, and
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Lookout Landing and The Crawfish Boxes
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NorthJersey.com:
Mets top Giants as Jeff McNeil goes 4-for-4 with go-ahead RBI — Jeff McNeil on his 4-for-4 game in Mets' 6-3 win Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — NEW YORK — In describing Jeff McNeil's approach, Mets manager Mickey Callaway compared the rookie second baseman to Hall-of-Famer Wade Boggs.
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Federal Baseball
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
How Matt Carpenter went from hitting .140 in mid-May to potential MVP — Through good times and slumps, Matt Carpenter finds structure in the familiarity of his routine. When he was hitting .140 in mid-May, Carpenter faithfully arrived at the park at 1 p.m. before home night games and 3 p.m. on the road.
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians announce 2019 schedule, will host home opener April 1, MLB All-Star Game July 9 — The Cleveland Indians have announced their 2019 schedule, will host the home opener on April 1 and the 2019 MLB All-Star Game on July 9. — CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have announced …
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
A.J. Minter healthy, available in Braves bullpen — A.J. Minter says he's ready to go. — The Braves closer threw 12 to 15 pitches Wednesday afternoon and afterwards declared himself available for game action. The lefty had been sidelined with back tightness for the last few days.
