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Howard Fendrich / Associated Press:
Series MVP Strasburg misses 1st start with hand nerve issue — WASHINGTON (AP) — World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg was scratched from what was supposed to be his first start of the season for the Washington Nationals on Saturday night because of a nerve issue with his right hand.
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Matt Weyrich / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
All Nationals players test negative for COVID-19 following Juan Soto's positive test — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's — Nationals' roster tested positive for the coronavirus after leftfielder — Juan Soto was scratched from Opening Night on Thursday due to a positive test …
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Jay Cohen / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
García homers twice as White Sox pound Twins 10-3 — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … CHICAGO (AP) — Leury Garcia homered from both sides of the plate, helping — Minnesota Twins 10-3 on Saturday. — Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run drive as the White Sox bounced …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes hits game-winning home run to back Jacob deGrom's eight strikeouts in Opening Day win
Jesse Yomtov / The Tennessean:
MLB Opening Day live updates: Yoenis Cespedes homers in first game since 2018
MLB Opening Day live updates: Yoenis Cespedes homers in first game since 2018
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Dave Rivera / Daily Record:
Yoenis Cespedes blasts first home run of NY Mets season on Opening Day
Yoenis Cespedes blasts first home run of NY Mets season on Opening Day
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Associated Press:
Red Sox's Eduardo Rodriguez awaits heart test results — BOSTON — Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez said he is awaiting results of additional testing after doctors recently discovered an issue with his heart they believe is a result of his recent bout with the coronavirus.
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Matt Carlson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yelich, Smoak homer, Brewers top Cubs 8-3 in testy matchup — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Justin Smoak hit long home runs, umpires intervened before a shouting match between the teams got too serious and the — Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Saturday.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds' Matt Davidson placed on IL after positive COVID-19 test — Matt Davidson, who started Opening Day as the designated hitter, was placed on the 10-day injured list after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. — Davidson is the Reds' first known player to test positive since …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Mike Moustakas homers, drives in 4 runs to lift Cincinnati Reds to Opening Day rout
Mike Moustakas homers, drives in 4 runs to lift Cincinnati Reds to Opening Day rout
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Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Zack Wheeler, J.T. Realmuto, Phil Gosselin instrumental in Phillies' first win of 2020 — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's — J.T. Realmuto to their first victory of the new season Saturday night. — Wheeler pitched seven innings of one-run ball and Gregorius (solo homer) …
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Multiple Marlins Players Reportedly Test Positive For COVID-19 — 12:30pm: First baseman Garrett Cooper and outfielder Harold Ramirez are also among the Marlins who have tested positive, according to Robert Murray and Jon Heyman of MLB Network. And since these results were discovered on the road …
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Option Clint Frazier — Last night, the Yankees announced they optioned outfielder Clint Frazier and right-handed reliever Ben Heller to their alternate training site. The club plans to bring right-handers Nick Nelson and Brooks Kriske up to the active roster in their stead.
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Designate Mike Morin For Assignment — The Brewers have designated right-handed reliever Mike Morin for assignment, tweets Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The move clears space for the activation of left-hander Eric Lauer from the COVID-19 injured list. Lauer will be available …
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Games of the Day — The Rockies and Rangers finish their series with two pitchers trying to turn around disappointing 2019 season. Kyle Freeland takes the ball for Colorado against Corey Kluber. Freeland made a good case for a Cy Young award in 2018, but he fell off the map in 2019.
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Kyle Hightower / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Cobb strong in return to mound, Orioles beat Red Sox 7-2 — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Anthony Santander and Renato Nunez each drove in two runs and the — Boston Red Sox 7-2 on Saturday to even their season-opening series. — Hanser Alberto finished with three hits.
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