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MLB notebook: Yanks put Chapman (knee) on DL — Aroldis Chapman on the 10-day disabled list due to left knee tendinitis on Wednesday, one day after he departed a game against the — Miami Marlins. — Chapman underwent an MRI exam and other tests in Miami on Wednesday.
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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 …
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
How Matt Carpenter went from hitting .140 in mid-May to potential MVP
Khadrice Rollins / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees-Red Sox in London, Albert Pujols's Return to St. Louis Highlight 2019 Schedule
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies to open 2019 schedule against the Braves
ESPN:
Indians' Rajai Davis placed on 10-day DL with non-baseball-related medical condition — The Cleveland Indians placed outfielder Rajai Davis on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday with a non-baseball-related medical condition. — The move is retroactive to Monday.
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Francona: Leonys Martin will miss rest of season — BOSTON — Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin continues to make significant progress in his recovery from a life-threatening bacterial infection, but he will not play baseball again in 2018, manager Terry Francona told reporters Wednesday.
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians OF Leonys Martin ruled out for remainder of 2018 season — Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2018 season after experiencing complications from a bacterial infection. — CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin will not play again this season.
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Another strong start for Carlos Rodon as White Sox coast to 7-3 victory over Twins — Just one thing left to debate about the front end of future White Sox pitching staffs: Who is going to be Butch, and who is going to be Sundance? — Following Michael Kopech's impressive debut …
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Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
Even on Michael Kopech Day, White Sox pulling ace from sleeve no TV match for Cubs
Vinnie Duber / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
White Sox deal oft-used reliever Luis Avilan to Phillies
White Sox deal oft-used reliever Luis Avilan to Phillies
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Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Watch: Astros strike a dugout pose after home run — The 2017 World Series teams are struggling with injuries and depth. Can they make it back to the postseason? USA TODAY Sports — CONNECT — The Houston Astros love the camera. — After a solo home run by Tyler White …
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Todd Milles / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Reddick's HR, rookie's poise help Astros beat Seattle, 3-2
Reddick's HR, rookie's poise help Astros beat Seattle, 3-2
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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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David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
What you need to know about MLB's 2019 schedule
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Newcomer Daniel Murphy plans to ‘compete like a maniac’ for the Cubs — Chicago Tribune — Daniel Murphy couldn't guarantee the success fans have been used to seeing him display against the Cubs, but the newly acquired second baseman vowed to display a maximum effort with a playoff berth at stake.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Daniel Murphy bats leadoff in his Cubs' debut
Daniel Murphy bats leadoff in his Cubs' debut
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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
Rangers 2019 season schedule released: Final Globe Life Park opener comes against Chicago Cubs
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Bleed Cubbie Blue, Lone Star Ball and Halos Heaven
Yahoo Sports / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Five things you need to know about the 2019 MLB schedule
Five things you need to know about the 2019 MLB schedule
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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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Stanton emotional after warm welcome in Miami return
Stanton emotional after warm welcome in Miami return
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Alex Reimer / WEEI:
J.D. Martinez tells D&K chemistry is biggest reason for Red Sox' success — There are lots of reasons why the Red Sox have the best record in baseball: prolific offense, dazzling starting pitching, a new manager. But slugger J.D. Martinez attributes the team's success to chemistry above all else.
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John Tomase / WEEI:
Dombrowski confident Red Sox ace Chris Sale will be himself by late September
Dombrowski confident Red Sox ace Chris Sale will be himself by late September
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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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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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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Aroldis Chapman lands on DL one day after exiting with knee pain — MIAMI — New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday due to left knee tendinitis, the team announced. — He was replaced on the roster by starting pitcher Chance Adams …
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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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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — Leading off the ninth inning on Tuesday night, the Diamondbacks' Jon Jay saw a slider headed toward him. He turned his back, braced himself, then trotted to first base after the pitch struck him on the calf. — This has become a common sight. Throughout his career, Jay always has been a hit-by-pitch magnet.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Injured Cubs star Kris Bryant is close to starting a rehab assignment — Chicago Tribune — Kris Bryant is close to embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment, but closer Brandon Morrow's right arm will require more tests before the Cubs can script a schedule for his return.
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Freeman, Acuna secure Braves' sweep in Pittsburgh — The Braves completed a sweep of the Pirates because Freddie Freeman and Ronald Acuna are, more often than not, the best players on the field. — Wednesday's 2-1 win topped off a successful series in Pittsburgh, where the Braves had lost 12 of 16 coming in.