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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Cedric Mullins' big hit enough to back Bruce Zimmermann as Orioles shut out Brewers, 2-0, in home opener — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 55 — Orioles outfielders, from left, Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins and Ryan McKenna celebrate victory over the Brewers. The Orioles defeated the Brewers …
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Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
For Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann and his family, a start on Opening Day is a dream come true: ‘Indescribable’ — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 61 — Rougned Odor slides back into third base as Brewers Mike Brosseau catchers a wide throw and tries to tag out Odor who was safe on the play in the 6th inning.
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles' offense, new starter Tyler Wells struggle as Rays complete sweep with 8-0 win — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Throughout spring training and even Sunday morning leading into Tyler Wells' first major league start, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he would limit the 27-year-old right-hander …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees' bats underwhelm in four-hit shutout loss to Jays — The boos started early Monday. They were for George Springer, the target of Yankee fans' vitriol for his part in the 2017 Astros cheating scandal. The Blue Jays' center fielder, however, quieted the taunts with a home run and RBI double.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees drop series finale against Red Sox — Jordan Montgomery got up off the ground after getting hit hard by a come-backer, but the Bombers couldn't get themselves back up off the mat Sunday night. The Red Sox rallied to beat the Yankees 4-3 and avoid a sweep at the Stadium.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Joey Gallo is off to a good start ‘at-bat wise’: Aaron Boone — Jake Diekman needed just four pitches to finish off the Yankees Sunday night. — The Red Sox lefty faced Joey Gallo and got the Bombers left fielder to strike out on just four pitches to cap Boston's 4-3 win at the Stadium.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets bullpen melts down against Phillies after Taijuan Walker, Trevor May leave with injuries — PHILADELPHIA — The Mets were without their starting pitcher after just two innings against the Phillies, spelling disaster for the bullpen to cover the remaining seven frames.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets lose first game of 2022 season after ugly eighth inning
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Boston Red Sox sign Garrett Whitlock to four-year extension; source says reliever guaranteed nearly $19M — The Boston Red Sox have signed right-handed reliever Garrett Whitlock to a four-year contract extension, the team announced Sunday. — Whitlock is guaranteed a total of $18.75 million from 2023 to 2026, a source told ESPN.
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Associated Press:
Boston Red Sox 2B Trevor Story out with flu symptoms for series finale vs. New York Yankees
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nightengale's Notebook: New Red Sox signing Trevor Story 'can't wait' to play in AL East gauntlet
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
‘A great day’ for Red Sox, as Whitlock inks four-year extension
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Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
The Lerner family will explore selling the Washington Nationals — The family of real estate magnate Ted Lerner, which 16 years ago purchased the Washington Nationals from Major League Baseball and oversaw a rebuilding process that eventually resulted in a World Series championship …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Chicago Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson suspended 3 games for hitting Brewers' Andrew McCutchen — MLB, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers — CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson was suspended for three games for intentionally throwing at Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen …
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Peter King / ProFootballTalk:
FMIA: Perspective From A Coaching Legend As Bill Belichick Turns 70; Dwayne Haskins Gone Too Soon — Bill Belichick turns 70 on Saturday, with no end in sight to his transcendent coaching tenure in New England. It's so hard today to figure out how big a deal that is, because modern life has changed what age means.
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Shams Charania / The Athletic:
What's next for Lakers? Notes on Frank Vogel, Nick Nurse, Russell Westbrook and more — After a failed season that started with a draft-night trade heightening championship expectations and ended outside of the postseason, the Lakers must re-evaluate everything, from their decision-making …
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Dennis Young / New York Daily News:
Leon Rose defends Julius Randle, Tom Thibodeau in pre-taped interview on team-controlled network — Knicks president Leon Rose broke his lengthy silence Sunday ahead of the Knicks' final game of the year. — Rose gave a previously unannounced interview to play-by-play announcer Mike Breen …
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