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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 — One strikeout, followed by another whiff, and then another. Suddenly, nine consecutive batters retired, including 17 of the last 18.
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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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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Brandon Nimmo returns from COVID-19 injured list, Mark Canha still out — The Mets got one of their starting outfielders back for an anticipated series opener against the Giants. — Brandon Nimmo was activated from the COVID-19 IL, the Mets announced less than an hour before first pitch of the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.
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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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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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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Another postponement challenges the Chicago White Sox to maintain pitching plans for Wednesday's doubleheader — CLEVELAND — Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa took the “Just hang with it” approach Tuesday after poor weather led to a postponement against the Cleveland Guardians for a second straight day.
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Orange County Register and MLB Baseball News …
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Howard Bryant / ESPN:
Group led by Dave Stewart preparing bid for potential MLB expansion team in Nashville — Former All-Star pitcher and three-time World Series champion Dave Stewart is leading a group seeking to obtain an MLB franchise in Nashville, Tennessee, that would be the first majority minority-owned team in major league history.
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New York Post, Sports Illustrated and NBCSports.com
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
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Jimmy Butler's 45 power Heat to 115-105 victory over Hawks, 2-0 series lead — MIAMI — It is the next gear that creates the fear. — Sunday, in Game 1 of this best-of-seven opening-round playoff series, it came in the second quarter, when the Miami Heat decided a rout was better than doubt …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees overcome shortest career start by Gerrit Cole as bullpen helps them hold on for win over Tigers — DETROIT — Gerrit Cole and the Yankees were hoping for a quick night playing in the cold Tuesday. They never could imagine the nightmare that played out in slow motion for their supposed ace.
Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
The Chicago Bears promised to get help for Justin Fields. So what are the odds of a reunion with WR Chris Olave? — Good news, Chicago Bears fans. Justin Fields is just like you. Well, at least from the standpoint that he recently has been doing some casual browsing of the wide receiver inventory for this year's NFL draft.
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ProFootballTalk and Orange County Register
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.
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The Athletic, Cincinnati.com, Bleacher Nation, MLB Baseball News …, Sports Illustrated and New York Post
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Pitch clock shaving 20 minutes off minor league games while scoring nearly same; stage set for MLB introduction in 2023 — The implementation of a strict pitch clock across Minor League Baseball has shaved 20 minutes off game times, dramatically speeding up the pace while not having …
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Purple Row, Athletics Nation, True Blue LA, The Athletic, Bleacher Nation and baseballmusings.com
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Padres unveil jersey advertisement, Dodger Stadium to get longer name as part of MLB's new era — Major League Baseball is about to become much more overtly commercial. Tuesday, the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers showed what that may look like in years to come.
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MLB Baseball News … and The Athletic
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