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Chris Nelsen / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Daniel Norris relied on this pitch to earn 1st win since 2017 — Daniel Norris, perhaps one of the biggest mysteries in the Detroit Tigers' organization, took a huge step forward Sunday afternoon in trying to reestablish himself as a dependable major-league starter.
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Todd Zola / ESPN:
Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday — Monday's entire slate will be played under the lights with 20 of 30 MLB teams in action. The marquee matchup features a pair of southpaws — one with a 2.96 ERA and 1.11 WHIP, while the other has begun the campaign with 8.50 and 1.56 ratios.
Associated Press:
Judge has ‘pretty significant strain,’ will be out awhile — Aaron Judge has a “pretty significant strain” of his left oblique, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, and it will be several weeks before the Bombers can even estimate when the slugger will return.
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Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
With Aaron Judge, Yankees now have almost an entire lineup's worth of players on IL — Aaron Judge sat next to Giancarlo Stanton inside the dugout wearing sweats, as Sunday's game at the Stadium started. Only a few hours earlier, Judge was officially placed on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain.
Ronald Blum / ABC News:
Romine, Yankees shake bullpen meltdown, top Royals 7-6 in 10
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Pinstripe Alley
Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
Yankees' Aaron Judge hurt, but not ALL the injury news is bad
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Pinstripe Alley
Joseph Zucker / Bleacher Report:
James Paxton Becomes 2nd Yankee Ever with 12+ Strikeouts in Consecutive Starts
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MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley and NESN.com
Kevin Acee / Miami Herald:
Reds top tumbling Padres, 4-2 — SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres are officially, statistically just ordinary. — If not for the fact they had been so much more for a couple weeks, playing so extraordinarily in San Diego and St. Louis and San Francisco and Phoenix, mediocre might be an achievement …
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Gaslamp Ball
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds end long road trip with another 1-run loss, searching for more offense — Tyler Mahle allowed four runs on seven hits in six innings against the Padres on Sunday. He struck out nine and walked zero. — CONNECT — SAN DIEGO - Traveling more than 3,000 miles to Monterrey …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds prospect Nick Senzel will make season debut at Triple-A Louisville Tuesday — SAN DIEGO - After playing in a few extended spring training games within the past week, Reds top prospect Nick Senzel will make his season debut at Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
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Gaslamp Ball
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Luis Castillo continues his stellar season in Cincinnati Reds' win over San Diego Padres
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Gaslamp Ball, Red Reporter and MLB Baseball News …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Wrigley Field conditions cause issues for Diamondbacks in series loss in Chicago — CHICAGO - Wrigley Field was not a friendly place for the Diamondbacks this weekend, with conditions somewhat unique to the ballpark contributing to both of their losses in their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.
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AZ Snake Pit
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Chicago Cubs walk-off the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 — CHICAGO — David Bote hit a game-ending RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs used a terrific performance by Tyler Chatwood to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Sunday. — Led by Chatwood's six sparkling innings, Chicago carried a 1-0 lead into the ninth.
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MLB Baseball News …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood makes first start in series finale against the Diamondbacks
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
Rangers hold on to beat Astros 11-10 after carrying nine-run lead — The Astros hit five solo home runs after falling behind 10-1, including a pair from Carlos Correa and Josh Reddick in the eighth inning to get within three. — ARLINGTON, Texas — Joey Gallo had the first sacrifice fly …
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The Crawfish Boxes
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
The ‘fun factor’ was high during Rangers' wild 11-10 win over Astros — The Texas Rangers were feeling pretty good headed to Oakland Sunday night. — They had just taken two of three from the Houston Astros and went 6-2 on their homestand. Texas has won six of their past seven …
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers refuse to bow down to Astros, take two of three again — The Texas Rangers are supposed to be the trash of the American League West. — The Houston Astros are supposed to be World Series contenders. — History, of course, makes fools out of those who draw early conclusions …
Jerry McDonald / Mercury News:
New miracle by A's center fielder Laureano — steals Blue Jays homer — Click here if you're unable to view the photo gallery on your mobile device. — OAKLAND — A's center fielder Ramon Laureano has built quite the reputation for a powerful and accurate throwing arm.
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MLB Baseball News …, Chico Enterprise-Record and NESN.com
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Alex Hall / The San Francisco Examiner:
Athletics look to avoid sweep against Blue Jays
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Athletics Nation and Bluebird Banter
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Place Matt Shoemaker On 10-Day IL
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Photos: Cards beat the Mets 6-4, despite four Mets home runs — The Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-4 Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium even though the Mets hit four home runs. Paul Goldschmidt drove in two runs. The Cards were up 5-1 at one point.
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Games of the Day — The Red Sox go for a sweep of the Rays as David Price battles Tyler Glasnow. Price stands as the Red Sox only effective starter this season. He's achieved that through power and control, with 20 strikeouts and just three walks in 19 innings.
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Over the Monster
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Dennis Georgatos / Baltimore Sun:
Phillies drop finale of dismal series in Denver — DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 21: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies scores on a Ian Desmond single in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on April 21, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (Matthew Stockman)
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Maria Torres / The Charlotte Observer:
Angels' sixth straight loss comes on same night Pujols tops Ruth on Elias RBI list — ANAHEIM, Calif.-There was a time not long ago when Angels starting pitcher Trevor Cahill was thought of as groundball specialist. His 54.9% career groundball rate entering Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners …
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Los Angeles Times
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