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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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Mercury News, Newsday, New York Post and MLB Baseball News …
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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.
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 …, Mercury News and Sports Illustrated
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
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 and Denver Post
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, DraftKings Nation and MLB Baseball News …
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ESPN:
Miguel Cabrera, needing 1 hit for 3,000 milestone, intentionally walked by New York Yankees — Miguel Cabrera's pursuit of baseball history will last at least one more day after a controversial free pass. — Cabrera, needing only one hit to become the 33rd player in major league history with 3,000 hits …
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Purple Row, Royals Review, Sports Illustrated and MLB Baseball News …
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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MLB Baseball News …, Bless You Boys, Denver Post and USA Today
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, Orange County Register, Bleacher Nation, On Tap Sports Net, Denver Post 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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Daily Herald
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
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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Trey Mancini, manager Brandon Hyde ejected in Orioles' 6-4 road loss to Athletics as Baltimore drops series: ‘I was very surprised’ — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 11 — OAKLAND, Calif. — Sean Murphy snapped out of an offensive funk and played heads-up defense in a close game, too.
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Mercury News and Athletics Nation
The Tennessean:
Funding for a new Tennessee Titans stadium? It's back with lawmakers giving final approval — Adam Friedman Melissa BrownNashville Tennessean — After drawn-out negotiations, the Senate and House passed a state budget Thursday that will include $500 million in bonds for a new Tennessee Titans Stadium in Nashville.
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Nashville Business Journal, ProFootballTalk and Field of Schemes
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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MLB Baseball News …
David Appelman / FanGraphs Baseball:
A FanGraphs WAR Fielding Update — Since we launched FanGraphs WAR in 2008, we have used various components of Ultimate Zone Rating (UZR) such as Range, Outfield Arm, and Double Play Conversion to evaluate position player fielding. Today, we're changing one of those components.
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Marc Normandin …
