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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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True Blue LA
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox extend their winning streak to 6 games with a sweep of the Boston Red Sox — BOSTON — The Chicago White Sox had decisions to make. — They led the Boston Red Sox by a run in the ninth inning Sunday. Closer Liam Hendriks and fellow relievers Kendall Graveman and Aaron Bummer were unavailable.
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Boston Herald
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Yoán Moncada likely will be back in the Chicago White Sox lineup Monday — and reliever Joe Kelly could return too — BOSTON — The Chicago White Sox inserted center fielder Luis Robert in the No. 2 slot in the batting order for Sunday's series finale against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
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Crashing the Pearly Gates, MLB Trade Rumors and South Side Sox
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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MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
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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MLB Baseball News …, Sports Illustrated and Orange County Register
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees make pitching plan as second-straight game gets rained out
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Pinstripe Alley and Boston Herald
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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Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, Bleed Cubbie Blue, Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Friday's Chicago Cubs series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers is postponed to Saturday because of rain — A rainy forecast again has affected the Chicago Cubs' home schedule. — The Cubs' 1:20 p.m. game Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers was postponed because of inclement weather.
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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The Crawfish Boxes
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 …
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
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.
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
Jenna Fryer / Associated Press:
Formula One unveils its must-see show at Miami Grand Prix — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 15 — Fans watch the first practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Miami Gardens. (John McCall /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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ProFootballTalk and Orlando Sentinel
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Rain postpones Mets-Phillies again; doubleheader scheduled Sunday — PHILADELPHIA — For the second straight day, the Mets game against the Phillies was postponed due to rainy weather. — With a steady shower and winds blowing at 19 mph at Citizens Bank Park, Saturday evening's matchup …
