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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yanks break out fog machine, strobe after big win — NEW YORK — Remember “Club Dub” in Chicago? Well meet the bouncing, bass-bumping version in the Bronx. — At times in what has been a difficult, challenge-filled season mostly marred by an ever-growing injured list, the New York Yankees have still found occasions to celebrate.
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Sporting News, New York Post, Royals Review, USA Today and Pinstripe Alley
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Pete Caldera / USA Today:
Brett Gardner's grand slam lifts Yankees past Red Sox — NEW YORK — As he approached first base, Brett Gardner shot his right arm in the air and glanced back toward the Yankees dugout. — His teammates had already rushed to the top step, cheering along with the Yankee Stadium crowd …
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MLB Baseball News …, South Side Sox and Beyond the Box Score
Joon Lee / ESPN:
Red Sox's Pedroia exits loss with knee discomfort
Red Sox's Pedroia exits loss with knee discomfort
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Over the Monster and MLB Baseball News …
NorthJersey.com:
Clint Frazier lighting up Yankees' ‘Night Club’ along with Brett Gardner
Clint Frazier lighting up Yankees' ‘Night Club’ along with Brett Gardner
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NESN.com
Michael Wagaman / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
MLB Headlines — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Frankie Montas spent too much time pitching from behind in his first start against Houston nearly two weeks ago. Given another chance, Oakland's rookie right-hander flipped the script and maintained the upper hand to end the longest winning streak in the majors this season.
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NBC Bay Area and NBCSports.com
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Charlotte Knights / The Charlotte Observer:
Matt Chapman's homer, power arms propel A's past Astros — Matt Chapman's solo home run leading off the sixth inning and power pitching by Frankie Montas, Lou Trivino and Blake Treinen led the Oakland Athletics to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros Wednesday night at the Coliseum.
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
New Comiskey Park opened on April 18, 1991, and the White Sox have been tweaking it ever since — White Sox fans applaud during player introductions at opening day of new Comsikey Park on April 18, 1991. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
Brad Keller fastball that ‘got away’ leads to Royals, White Sox benches clearing
Brad Keller fastball that ‘got away’ leads to Royals, White Sox benches clearing
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USA Today, NBCSports.com, Bless You Boys and Royals Review
Associated Press:
Anderson spikes bat, gets drilled; Royals top Chisox in 10
Anderson spikes bat, gets drilled; Royals top Chisox in 10
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MLB Baseball News …
Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Unwritten rules or let the kids play? Baseball can't have it both ways
Evan Grant / Dallas-Fort Worth Sports News:
'He's got a lot of weapons to go to': Mike Minor is pitching like a No. 1 starter for Rangers — ARLINGTON — A word of advice: It's probably best not to tell Mike Minor he's ill-equipped to accomplish something. — A high school teacher tried it once. — “He told me to play all the sports …
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
These five players have been Rangers' best this season, plus a shout-out to the manager — One of the first things Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward mentioned Wednesday night is that it's still early in the 2019 season. — Really early, though he didn't say that. — The Rangers are 10-7 with 145 games to go.
Abbey Mastracco / Daily Record:
What's plaguing the Mets' pitching staff? — PHILADELPHIA — Mickey Callaway likes to talk about the Cleveland days. The former Indians pitching coach had one of the best pitching staffs in baseball and it seems as though there's always a comparison for every situation. — Jeurys Familia's struggles?
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Rob Maaddi / ABC News:
Arrieta pitches into 9th, Phillies hold off Mets 3-2
Arrieta pitches into 9th, Phillies hold off Mets 3-2
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The Daily Item and Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Carlos Carrasco K's 12, Cleveland Indians sweep Seattle Mariners with 1-0 win — Jake Bauers' solo homer was the only offense the Tribe needed as they completed a three-game sweep — SEATTLE (AP) — After one of the worst starts of his career, Cleveland's Carlos Carrasco spent several days tinkering to try and find solution.
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Associated Press:
Angels welcome Mariners as both try to end skids — The Seattle Mariners will try to avoid losing seven straight for the first time in nearly four years when they open a four-game series at the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. — The Mariners lost 1- against the visiting Cleveland Indians …
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Lookout Landing
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs' supporting cast picking up slumping stars — MIAMI — So how did the Chicago Cubs right their ship with a series sweep of the Miami Marlins this week despite stars Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo going 2-for-23 over the course of three games? — It starts with pitching …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Associated Press
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Miami Herald:
Gary Peterson: There was a time for the Giants to bring in the fences, but that was 58 years ago — Giants officials, including team president Farhan Zaidi, are entertaining the notion of reconfiguring Oracle Park. As in bringing in the fences. — They have one unassailable talking point …
Jim Alexander / Inland Valley Daily Bulletin:
For Dodgers' Rich Hill, no taking it easy in a rehab stint — The veteran left-hander strikes out eight in four innings for Rancho Cucamonga against Lake Elsinore — LAKE ELSINORE — Lake Elsinore's leadoff man put Rich Hill and his left knee to the test almost immediately Wednesday night.
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Dodger Blue and Whittier Daily News
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Miami Marlins top prospect Sixto Sanchez faces live batters ahead of season debut — Sixto Sanchez pumped his right hand into his glove in excitement Thursday as he walked off the mound on a backfield at the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Complex in Jupiter. — The Miami Marlins' top prospect …
Jeff Sanders / Miami Herald:
Padres' Manuel Margot doing things the hard way now — Superstar. — The Padres still believe Manuel Margot can reach the lofty goal he set for himself at the end of a promising rookie campaign. More importantly, he still believes. — He has to. — It's the only way to survive in the majors.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Off to the worst start of his career, Kyle Hendricks looks in the mirror — Chicago Tribune — The difference between a stellar start and the 0-3 rut Kyle Hendricks finds himself in could be attributed to a lack of defensive support or merely running into one of the majors' top hitters.
Evan Woodbery / MLive.com:
Tigers' Christin Stewart placed on injured list with quad strain — DETROIT — Detroit Tigers left fielder Christin Stewart is headed to the injured list with a strained quadriceps. — Stewart suffered the injury while running the bases in the ninth inning Tuesday night.
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MLB Baseball News … and Bless You Boys