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MLB suspends Yoan Lopez, Buck Showalter of New York Mets for actions vs. Philadelphia Phillies — MLB, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies — Major League Baseball suspended New York Mets reliever Yoan Lopez three games and manager Buck Showalter one after it deemed that Lopez intentionally threw …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Dominic Smith goes 4-for-4 as Mets beat Phillies for seventh consecutive series win — As Buck Showalter likes to say: “Tell the baseball gods your plans and they'll laugh in your face.” — Dominic Smith may have been on the chopping block, but then he crushed too many baseballs to care.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Looking at the Mets' options ahead of Monday's deadline to trim rosters — The Mets will cut one pitcher and one position player, Buck Showalter said, ahead of Monday's noon deadline to trim all major-league rosters from 28 to 26 men. Depending on whom the team cuts, it will be very telling …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees finish series sweep of Royals with 6-4 win — KANSAS CITY — This wasn't about April or May. The Yankee capped their sweep of the Royals with a 6-4 win on Sunday, ending the day not only in the lead of their division, but with the best record in baseball. — That was all about October.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gerrit Cole delivers second straight strong start as Yankees blank the Royals to run win streak to 8 — KANSAS CITY — Gerrit Cole found what he needed when he needed it. The Yankees ace may not yet have rediscovered the dominant stuff that he has been searching for, but Cole made the big pitches …
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins have two areas of concern — and 2022 draft likely wasn't going to fix them — Ever go to the grocery store because that's part of your normal routine, but as you walk the aisles you realize you don't really need anything? You've got eggs and orange juice in the fridge …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins add receiver, linebacker and quarterback but skip out on O-lineman on final day of NFL draft
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Let's take a closer look at Miami Dolphins' 2022 NFL draft class
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs' 9-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, including a lot of swings-and-misses — MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs lost for the ninth time in 11 games and have been outscored 20-2 by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first two games of the series.
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Levi Weaver / The Athletic:
After Willie Calhoun's latest demotion, he's ready to leave Rangers: ‘I feel like I need a change of scenery’ — After a grace period month to start the season after a lockout and a shortened spring, MLB teams must trim their rosters this week from 28 players to 26.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
How bad is it for MLB hitters? Baseball has its worst batting average in history — Hitters across Major League Baseball can take heart: They were, in fact, getting robbed of hits and extra bases all throughout April. — The anecdotal factors at hand - a deadened baseball …
Pete Caldera / USA Today:
On to Toronto: Yankees win ninth straight, Aaron Judge homers twice at Kansas City — KANSAS CITY, Mo. - After being rested from Saturday's lineup, Aaron Judge didn't miss a beat Sunday. — In his first at-bat at Kauffman Stadium, Judge crushed a solo home run to straightaway center field …
Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles top prospects Adley Rutschman, DL Hall to join Double-A Bowie, continuing their developmental path to Baltimore — Catcher Adley Rutschman and left-hander DL Hall passed the first test with flying colors. Now, two of the Orioles' top prospects are headed to Double-A Bowie to continue …
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Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
Ryan Poles makes several moves on Day 3 of the draft with eyes on improving the Chicago Bears O-line — Those trade partners that didn't materialize for Ryan Poles on Friday night came from every direction Saturday. — The new Chicago Bears general manager, who made it known since January …
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Dan Hajducky / ESPN:
Jackie Robinson bat from 1949 All-Star Game sells for $1.08 million at auction — The bat used by Jackie Robinson during the 1949 MLB All-Star Game in Brooklyn sold for $1.08 million (including buyer's premium) at auction Saturday, collectibles marketplace Goldin announced.
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