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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Most, but not all, Rays show their LGBTQ+ support — With rainbow-colored logos added to their jerseys and caps for Pride Night, players had to make a choice about opting in. — ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays' organizational philosophy toward equality and inclusiveness extends toward the LGBTQ+ community …
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins OTA observations (Week4): Duke Riley stands out on defense — Miami Gardens — Absences by some players creates opportunities for youngsters and journeyman to showcase themselves during offseason programs, and it seems Duke Riley has used those snaps to showcase his ability for the Miami Dolphins defense.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Josh Donaldson's walkoff sac fly beats Tigers in 10th; Joey Gallo homers as Yanks extend win streak — The Yankees needed Josh Donaldson's 10th-inning walk-off sacrifice fly to pull it out, but Sunday's 5-4 win over the Tigers might be something the Bombers can really build on.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino continues week of excellence from Yankees starters; Miguel Andujar asks for trade
Luis Severino continues week of excellence from Yankees starters; Miguel Andujar asks for trade
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge blasts another, Luis Severino delivers a gem as Yankees beat Tigers, 3-0
Aaron Judge blasts another, Luis Severino delivers a gem as Yankees beat Tigers, 3-0
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Jeff Howe / The Athletic:
Patriots minicamp: Matt Patricia or Joe Judge calling plays? Sorting out offensive tackle — With the Patriots set to conduct their three-day minicamp this week at Gillette Stadium, let's run through some key topics about the team. — Offensive changes
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's Pat Riley addresses offseason plans, Herro as starter, Lowry conditioning, Adebayo improvement — MIAMI — Miami Heat President Pat Riley held his annual State of the Heat postseason media session Monday at FTX Arena. — Among the topics he addressed eights days after his team …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Eduardo Escobar hits for the cycle, Carlos Carrasco steps up in Mets' rout over Padres — SAN DIEGO - It's been more than a decade since a Met accomplished what Escobar Escobar did on Monday night at Petco Park. — Escobar singled in the first, doubled in the second …
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Mike Lupica / New York Daily News:
Buck Showalter is the perfect man for this moment with the Mets
Buck Showalter is the perfect man for this moment with the Mets
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nightengale's Notebook: Atlanta knows it can rally through World Series hangover, but ‘last year is last year’ — The reigning champions have fallen way behind in the NL East, but see the parallels to their comeback season last year. — PHOENIX — Atlanta manager Brian Snitker laid down in his hotel bed …
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Patrick Mooney / The Athletic:
Cubs rookie sensation Christopher Morel will follow Willson Contreras' lead for however long this lasts — Willson Contreras whistled from the on-deck circle to draw Christopher Morel's attention. Contreras understands what it's like to be the energetic rookie at Wrigley Field …
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Ian Browne / Red Sox News:
Wacha's shutout keeps Boston on a roll — ANAHEIM - At one point, Michael Wacha was a great early-season story for the Red Sox. — Now? The veteran righty looks primed to be a story that can extend past the spring and deep into the summer. — Wacha (4-1, 1.99 ERA) …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Pete Alonso enters top 10 on Mets' all-time home run list with two-dinger night against Dodgers — LOS ANGELES — Pete Alonso gave Dodger fans a sneak peek of what he'll be doing here in just over a month, when he'll enter Chavez Ravine as the two-time defending Home Run Derby champion.
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Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Top Orioles pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez's season in jeopardy after Grade 2 lat muscle strain diagnosis — Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez's season could be over after he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 lat muscle strain, Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias announced Sunday.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Caleb Kilian impresses in his 1st big-league start — bringing to mind previous Chicago Cubs debuts — Caleb Kilian's much-anticipated start Saturday night at Wrigley Field rekindled memories of similar Chicago Cubs debuts, from Jeff Pico to Kyle Hendricks.
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