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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets, without Buck Showalter, crumble to Giants — The Mets never looked like they had a real chance on Wednesday night. — Not with the way Carlos Rodon was pitching, and especially not after Chris Bassitt gave the visiting Giants three runs in the first inning.
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Newsday, New York Post, Mercury News and MLB Baseball News …
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets' manager Buck Showalter having minor medical procedure, will miss Wednesday game against Giants — The Mets did not have a manager for Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Giants. — Buck Showalter was away from the club to deal with a minor medical procedure, leaving his coaching staff to manage by committee.
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Newsday, New York Post, The Athletic, McCovey Chronicles, MLB Baseball News … and Mercury News
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
This version of Carlos Carrasco might make the Mets a juggernaut — It's going to be hard to beat the Mets if they get this version of Carlos Carrasco all year. — They've already got Max Scherzer, at some point they'll hopefully get Jacob deGrom back, and now Carrasco has found the wayback machine.
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Max Scherzer takes no-hitter into sixth, heats up chilly Citi Field in stellar home debut as Mets finish off doubleheader sweep of Giants
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MLB.com, Denver Post, MLB Baseball News … and Sports Illustrated
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Brandon Nimmo returns from COVID-19 injured list, Mark Canha still out
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New York Post and Sports Illustrated
Laura Albanese / Newsday:
Francisco Lindor's hit, Pete Alonso's stretch give Mets walk-off win to open doubleheader with Giants
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Newsday, Denver Post, Sports Illustrated and New York Post
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
DeMar DeRozan's 41 points — a postseason career high — lead the Chicago Bulls to a 114-110 win that evens their 1st-round series — MILWAUKEE — DeMar DeRozan is a man of his word. He proved that to Chicago Bulls fans Wednesday night, devouring the Milwaukee Bucks defense in the second half …
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Associated Press, Denver Post, On Tap Sports Net, Bleacher Nation and The Athletic
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Patrick Williams has his hands full vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the Chicago Bulls need more offense from the forward — MILWAUKEE — Patrick Williams knows it's a daunting assignment to guard two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. — Williams is four inches shorter, 30 pounds lighter …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bulls' gritty effort in Game 2 win gives the Milwaukee Bucks something to worry about — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 53 — Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan, center, is surrounded by teammates after hitting a shot over Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo late in the second half of Game 2 …
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Daily Herald, Bleacher Nation, The Athletic and Union-News
Kirkland Crawford / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers fans livid after Yankees intentionally walk Miguel Cabrera one hit from 3,000 — The stage was set for something special at Comerica Park. — Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera, one hit away from 3,000, stepped to the plate with runners on second and third with two outs with a 1-0 lead.
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Sports Illustrated, New York Post, MLB Baseball News … and DraftKings Nation
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, one hit away from 3,000: ‘I think I might cry’ — A rare moment occurred Thursday morning. — Miguel Cabrera, the future Hall of Famer, held court in front of his locker in the Detroit Tigers' clubhouse. He is one hit away from becoming the 33rd player in MLB history to reach 3,000 hits.
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Orange County Register, USA Today, Bless You Boys and MLB Baseball News …
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa doesn't have much to say about relationship with Brian Flores, but raves about support from Mike McDaniel — MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's rocky relationship with former coach Brian Flores has been documented in the time since Flores …
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Palm Beach Post and ProFootballTalk
MiLB.com:
Luis Garcia tabbed IL Player of the Week — Rochester Red Wings' infielder Luis Garcia was named the International League Player of the Week after leading the league in hits (14), batting average (.519), and total bases (23) over the six game span, from April 12-17.
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ESPN:
Pregame demonstration involving parachuters at Nationals Park causes brief evacuation of U.S. Capitol — WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol was briefly evacuated Wednesday evening after police identified an aircraft that they said posed “a probable threat” — but the plane was actually carrying members …
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Washington Post, Associated Press, MLB Baseball News … and baseballmusings.com
Bobby Nightengale / USA Today:
‘Dirty as (expletive)’: Tommy Pham, Reds upset at Luke Voit slide injuring catcher Tyler Stephenson — SAN DIEGO - The longer Tommy Pham spoke about Luke Voit's collision with Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson, which gave Stephenson a concussion, the more upset he became.
