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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson has one-game suspension reduced to fine after appeal — CHICAGO — White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had his one-game suspension for making an obscene gesture toward fans at a recent game in Cleveland reduced to just a fine Tuesday.
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Josh Naylor first player with 8 RBIs in eighth inning or later, helps Cleveland Guardians stun Chicago White Sox — CHICAGO — Josh Naylor hit a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning and a three-run homer in the 11th, powering a huge comeback that carried the Cleveland Guardians past …
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Stock Watch: How projections for all 30 MLB teams have risen or fallen since Opening Day — The young season has already seen a lot of jostling in baseball's pecking order. Expected contenders such as the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox have struggled, while middling teams from last season …
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Wade Miley will make his Chicago Cubs debut tonight, coming off the injured list to add stability to the rotation — SAN DIEGO — One rehab start served as sufficient buildup for Chicago Cubs left-hander Wade Miley. — Miley was activated from the injured list Tuesday to start against the San Diego Padres.
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Jay Cohen / Associated Press:
Chicago Cubs lose 7-1 to get swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, their 14th loss in 17 games — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 17 — Cubs third baseman Jonathan Villar misses a foul ball by Dodgers left fielder Chris Taylor during the eighth inning on May 8, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
MLB power rankings: San Diego Padres powering on without Fernando Tatis Jr. — Fernando Tatis Jr.'s preseason injury could have been a death sentence for the San Diego Padres in the National League West race but at 19-10, the team has rolled through the first month of the season without its star shortstop.
Rick Stroud / Tampa Bay Times:
Kicker Josh Lambo sues Jaguars, claiming Urban Meyer created a hostile work environment — Meyer was fired by the Jaguars hours after the Tampa Bay Times' exclusive story detailed the head coach kicking Lambo. — Kicker Josh Lambo has filed a lawsuit against the Jacksonville Jaguars seeking …
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Benjamin Hoffman / New York Times:
Rob Manfred and M.L.B. Seek Consistency on Baseballs — The baseball commissioner said the league was working to ensure balls performed the same at all parks. Humidors and gripping agents are part of that plan. — Give this article- - - Read in app — Commissioner Rob Manfred …
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Andrew Marchand / New York Post:
Tom Brady gets monster 10-year, $375 million deal from Fox Sports — Fox Sports' deal to make Tom Brady its lead NFL game analyst after he retires is for 10 years and $375 million, The Post has learned. — It is the largest contract in sportscasting history, as it more than doubles …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Nasty Nestor Cortes shuts down Rangers in 1-0, 11 K gem — Nestor Cortes had one question for Matt Blake this winter. — The Yankees 36th round draft pick, who doesn't light up a radar gun with a high-90s fastball, spent the first five years of his professional baseball career just trying not to get released.
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Bailey OberSP / ESPN:
Minnesota Twins Injuries — Ober (groin) threw an 18-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. — Status Day-to-day — Correa (finger) said Tuesday's series opener against the Astros is “not a realistic day to come back,” Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Marlins' chance to split series with Padres spoiled by Jorge Alfaro walk-off home run — The Miami Marlins were one out away from pitching a second consecutive shutout against the San Diego Padres and leaving Petco Park on Sunday with a series split. — A familiar face made sure that didn't happen.
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San Diego Union-Tribune and Associated Press
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Sloppy defense bites Orioles in 6-4 loss to Royals in first game of doubleheader — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 11 — Orioles starter Jordan Lyles high fives teammate in the dugout after he was relieved in the eighth inning. The Royals defeated the Orioles, 6-4, in the first game of double header at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
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USA Today, BaltimoreBaseball.com, Boston Herald and Camden Chat
Christopher Smith / Union-News:
Boston Red Sox won't rush Triston Casas to majors; Chaim Bloom explains the reasons why — BOSTON — The Red Sox have received virtually zero offensive production from first base this season. — Boston ranks 29th in the majors in both batting average (.135) and slugging percentage (.208) from the first base position.
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