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6:15 AM ET, April 22, 2019

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Steve Gardner / Arizona Republic:
A's Ramon Laureano robs home run, unleashes rocket throw to start double play  —  When it comes to spectacular plays on the diamond, Oakland A's outfielder Ramon Laureano already has a season's worth of highlights in less than a month.  —  Laureano, 24, first showed off his incredible throwing arm …
Discussion: The Big Lead
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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.
Frank Zicarelli / Toronto Sun:
Jays' sweep of A's soured by news that Shoemaker to miss rest of season with a torn ACL  —  OAKLAND — The euphoria of a three-game sweep quickly turned to sorrow with the stunning news that right-hander Matt Shoemaker will be out for the season because of a knee injury.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:   Blue Jays put Shoemaker on IL with knee sprain
Alex Hall / The San Francisco Examiner:
Athletics look to avoid sweep against Blue Jays
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Place Matt Shoemaker On 10-Day IL
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
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.
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Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
Yankees' Aaron Judge hurt, but not ALL the injury news is bad
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Ronald Blum / ABC News:
Romine, Yankees shake bullpen meltdown, top Royals 7-6 in 10
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Associated Press:   Judge has ‘pretty significant strain,’ will be out awhile
Joseph Zucker / Bleacher Report:
James Paxton Becomes 2nd Yankee Ever with 12+ Strikeouts in Consecutive Starts
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 …
Discussion: 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
Field Level / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Peacock gets nod for Astros at home vs. Twins
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
Steve Herrick / Associated Press:
Donaldson homers twice, Braves rout Indians 11-5  —  Josh Donaldson had two homers and four RBIs, Freddie Freeman added three hits and the Atlanta Braves pounded Cleveland's pitching for the second straight night, beating the Indians 11-5 Sunday.  —  Donaldson belted a solo homer …
Discussion: Talking Chop and Let's Go Tribe
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Watch: Francisco Lindor hits home run in second game back with Indians  —  All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor hit a solo home run in just his second game back with the Cleveland Indians after missing three weeks because of calf and ankle issues.  —  CLEVELAND — Well, that did not take long.
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Jennifer Lopez takes in Indians-Braves game at Progressive Field  —  Jennifer Lopez took in Sunday night's game between the Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves game at Progressive Field.  —  CLEVELAND — Jenny from the Block came to the home of “The Block C” on Sunday night.
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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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.
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Matt Schoch / Associated Press:
White Sox make a late comeback but fall 4-3 to the Tigers  —  Photos from the White Sox's 4-3 loss to the Tigers on April 21, 2019, in Detroit.  —  Reynaldo Lopez was good Sunday.  Daniel Norris was better.  —  Norris, the Tigers left-hander and former top prospect …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Chris Nelsen / Detroit Free Press:   Tigers' Daniel Norris relied on this pitch to earn 1st win since 2017
Chris Nelsen / Detroit Free Press:
How Matthew Boyd's start has him in line to be Detroit Tigers' ace
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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 …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds prospect Nick Senzel will make season debut at Triple-A Louisville Tuesday
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and Red Reporter
Kevin Acee / Miami Herald:
Reds top tumbling Padres, 4-2
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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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Cards knock around Mets' Syndergaard, take 6-3 lead
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Goldschmidt's two-run single caps second-inning Cards rally
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Cardinals' Martinez to have ‘unleash the hounds’ bullpen session Monday
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)
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Streaking Rockies knock off Phillies
Discussion: Phillies Nation
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.
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Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:   Royals sent Glenn Sparkman to Triple-A, more moves on horizon
ESPN:
Kemp suffers chest contusion running into wall  —  Cincinnati Reds outfielder Matt Kemp exited Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Padres in the fourth inning after running into the left-field wall while tracking a fly ball one inning earlier.  —  He was diagnosed with a chest wall contusion, according to the team.
Curtis Pashelka / Mercury News:
Double OT drama: Sharks force Game 7 with Jones' 58 stops, Hertl's heroics  —  CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos on a mobile device  —  LAS VEGAS — Martin Jones had the playoff performance of his life but Tomas Hertl made sure the Sharks' season didn't end Sunday.
Joon Lee / ESPN:
Red Sox sweep away concerns — at least for now  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — On Friday in the Boston Red Sox clubhouse, Mookie Betts spoke to the media after getting Boston's biggest hit of the young season, a go-ahead homer that not only sparked a 6-4 series-opening win over the Tampa Bay Rays …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
 
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