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Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks sweep of the Atlanta Braves with 4-1 victory — ATLANTA — Christian Walker continued his remarkable late-innings production with a two-run homer in the seventh, Luke Weaver got Arizona off to a good start and the Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
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MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit
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Charles Odum / ABC News:
Walker's 2-run HR helps Diamondbacks sweep Braves, 4-1 — Christian Walker continues late-innings magic with 2-run homer as Diamondbacks beat Braves 4-1 to complete 3-game sweep — Christian Walker had no reason to panic when he struck out in his first three at-bats.
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Talking Chop
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' Christian Walker making strides on both sides of the ball — ATLANTA - First baseman Christian Walker played the hard one-hopper smoothly in the third inning on Thursday and took it the bag himself. It was a tricky play made to look easy, the sort Walker has been making often so far this season.
Tim Tucker / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Soroka impressive, but other aspects of Braves' play lead to loss
Katherine Fitzgerald / Arizona Republic:
Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper runs onto field during Diamondbacks game, is tackled
David Ginsburg / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
MLB Headlines — WASHINGTON (AP) Now this is what the Washington Nationals were looking for when they plunked down $140 million to add Patrick Corbin to the rotation. — Corbin took a one-hitter into the eighth inning to earn his first win with Washington, and the Nationals beat …
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Alex Pavlovic / NBCSports.com:
Giants pitchers dig too deep a hole for hitters in loss to Nationals — WASHINGTON D.C. — The Giants trailed by seven runs at the beginning of the ninth inning Wednesday night. About 15 minutes later, Sean Doolittle was on the mound and Reyes Moronta was hurrying to get hot in the visiting bullpen.
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NBC Bay Area, scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com, Federal Baseball and MLB Baseball News …
ESPN:
Red Sox's Pedroia (knee) placed on injured list — Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with irritation in his surgically repaired left knee. — Pedroia came out of Wednesday night's loss to the Yankees after 1½ innings …
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Associated Press
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Place Dustin Pedroia On Injured List
Red Sox Place Dustin Pedroia On Injured List
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Bleacher Report, MLB Baseball News …, NESN.com and WEEI
Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Blue Jays at Athletics — TORONTO BLUE JAYS at OAKLAND ATHLETICS — STARTING PITCHERS — RHP Marcus Stroman (0-3, 1.99 ERA) vs. RHP Aaron Brooks (2-1, 4.24 ERA) — Brooks has two quality starts in his three games this season. Over his career, he's 0-2 …
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Grichuk has homer-happy Jays keeping their celebrations subdued in win over Twins
Grichuk has homer-happy Jays keeping their celebrations subdued in win over Twins
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Daily Hive, Sporting News and MLB Baseball News …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Javy Guerra For Assignment
Blue Jays Designate Javy Guerra For Assignment
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MLB Baseball News … and Bluebird Banter
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers observations: Sloppy defense stings, but Tigers set season high in runs — In an ugly game threatened by rain clouds in the distance, the Detroit Tigers' offense woke up in earnest, coming back twice to beat the White Sox, 9-7, at Comerica Park. — The nine runs scored are a season-high for the Tigers.
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Bless You Boys
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers poke fun at themselves, after ugly win ends 5-game skid
Detroit Tigers poke fun at themselves, after ugly win ends 5-game skid
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Bless You Boys
Evan Woodbery / MLive.com:
Tigers' Christin Stewart placed on injured list with quad strain
Tigers' Christin Stewart placed on injured list with quad strain
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MLB Baseball News … and Bless You Boys
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets survive first trip through the rough and tumble NL East — Now that the Mets have pocketed a first-look at their competition, how do they square up in the gritty National League East? — In the stretch of the Mets' first 18 games (10-8), only two meetings - against the Twins - were outside of the division.
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David Roth / Deadspin:
Dallas Keuchel And Craig Kimbrel Are Haunting The Baseball Season
Dallas Keuchel And Craig Kimbrel Are Haunting The Baseball Season
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The Big Lead, U.S.S. Mariner, Sporting News and Talking Chop
Abbey Mastracco / NorthJersey.com:
Mets can't complete comeback, fall to Phillies after loading the bases in ninth inning
Mets can't complete comeback, fall to Phillies after loading the bases in ninth inning
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The Good Phight, MLB Baseball News … and Daily Record
Associated Press:
Verlander, Astros ready to hit reset button vs. Rangers — At some point, the Astros were bound to appear mortal, sure to taste defeat again, and likely to resemble something other than a juggernaut steamrolling the rest of the American League. — With a 2-1 loss at Oakland on Wednesday …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Extend Khris Davis — Oakland fans have cause to celebrate. The Athletics announced Thursday that they've extended designated hitter/outfielder Khris Davis through the 2021 season. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports (via Twitter) that Davis will earn $16.75MM …
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CBSSports.com, Athletics Nation, MLB Daily Dish, MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
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Dieter Kurtenbach / Mercury News:
Extending Khris Davis was the first step the A's needed to make
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Tucker Barnhart says 'it's just a matter of time' before the Cincinnati Reds break out offensively — SAN DIEGO - Looking around the clubhouse, Reds hitters feel like they can break out of their offensive struggles at any time. They feel like they have too many proven hitters to stay in a funk.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
A.J. Pollock's 3-run home run helps Los Angeles Dodgers sweep Cincinnati Reds
A.J. Pollock's 3-run home run helps Los Angeles Dodgers sweep Cincinnati Reds
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New York Post and Red Reporter
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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Daily Breeze, Dodger Blue, True Blue LA and Whittier Daily News
Jesus Jimenez / Dallas Morning News:
Threat of hail fizzles as Dallas-Fort Worth weathers overnight storms unscathed — Updated at 6:35 a.m. Thursday: Revised to include an updated forecast for North Texas. — With stormy weather looming Wednesday evening, airlines suspended hundreds of flights and schools canceled activities to keep kids safe.
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Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
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.
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Michael Wagaman / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
MLB Headlines — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Frankie Montas spent …
MLB Headlines — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Frankie Montas spent …
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NBC Bay Area and NBCSports.com
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Carlos Zambrano discusses his comeback attempt at 37 with the Chicago Dogs: ‘I want to come back to the big leagues’ — Former Carlos Zambrano signs autographs at the 2018 Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. Zambrano, 37, is attempting a comeback, pitching this year for the Chicago Dogs …
Mike Vorel / The Seattle Times:
Mariners' homer streak dies as Seattle is swept for second consecutive series — The Mariners' historic 20-game season-opening home run streak was extended for a few minutes in the third inning on Wednesday. — With one out and nobody on, third baseman Ryon Healy sat on a hanging slider …
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Dick Scanlon / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rickard's RBI double in 11th lifts Rays past Orioles 6-5 — Joey Rickard drove in the winning run in the 11th inning with an RBI double, his fourth hit of the game, and the — Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Thursday night. — Rickard doubled off — Diego Castillo (-1) after two-out singles …
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Camden Chat