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8:25 PM ET, April 19, 2023

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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Boone in awe of Shohei Ohtani's least talked about skill  —  With Shohei Ohtani now in his sixth major league season, everyone in baseball knows what he's capable of, even if they don't always believe their eyes.  —  Already an MVP, Rookie of the Year and two-time All-Star …
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Shohei Ohtani goes deep while Clarke Schmidt fails to do so again in Yankees loss to Angels  —  Exactly 100 years after Babe Ruth christened the original Yankee Stadium with the ballpark's first home run, a different two-way sensation went deep in the Bronx.
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Max Scherzer ejected in 4th inning vs. Dodgers while being checked for sticky substance  —  LOS ANGELES — Max Scherzer made an early exit from his start Wednesday, being thrown out of the Mets' game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after a heated argument with umpires.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets Notebook: Carlos Carrasco lands on IL with elbow inflammation  —  LOS ANGELES — The Mets built a team around starting pitching depth, but it seems that a week can't go by without some of that depth being lost.  —  Right-hander Carlos Carrasco was placed on the injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sunday, with elbow inflammation.
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's Tyler Herro devastated by gruesome hand injury; surgery set for Friday  —  MILWAUKEE — Tyler Herro couldn't believe it in the moment Sunday, still couldn't believe it at Tuesday's practice, and said he probably won't come to complete grips of being sidelined with a broken right hand until …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Antetokounmpo sits out practice, listed as doubtful by Bucks for Wednesday vs. Heat  —  MILWAUKEE — Clarity with Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely not come until Wednesday night's game day against the Miami Heat, with the Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward not practicing Tuesday due to a lower-back contusion sustained Sunday.
Discussion: The Athletic and Boston Herald
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Knicks can't overcome ugly second quarter as Cavs get the easy win to even series at 1  —  CLEVELAND — A disastrous second quarter for the Knicks ended with an energized crowd chanting together, “New York sucks, New York sucks.”  —  And at that moment, it was impossible to argue.
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Josh Hart sprained his ankle during heroic playoff performance
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Cam Thomas minutes on the table for Nets in crucial Game 3 vs. 76ers, says Jacque Vaughn  —  PHILADELPHIA — Is it time to free second-year scorer Cam Thomas?  Facing an 0-2 deficit in the Nets' first-round playoff series against the 76ers, Jacque Vaughn says it's on the table for Game 3 at Barclays Center on Thursday.
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Jack Vita / Sports Illustrated:
Roster Moves: Colorado Rockies Activate Daniel Bard After Anxiety Issues  —  The Colorado Rockies have activated relief pitcher Daniel Bard from the 15-day injured list, the club announced Wednesday morning.  In a corresponding roster move, Colorado optioned right-handed pitcher Peter Lambert to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Brett Baty's key RBI, big nights from Pete Alonso and others power Mets past Dodgers, 8-6  —  LOS ANGELES — It took seven pitches against a very tough pitcher, but in the end, Brett Baty prevailed, showing the Mets that they made a smart decision to call him up from Triple-A.
Discussion: Mercury News, Newsday and New York Post
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Tim Healey / Newsday:
Mets erase three deficits, beat Dodgers
Discussion: New York Post
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins have strong D-line but need to lock up Christian Wilkins with extension  —  South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins & David Furones discuss what the Miami Dolphins may do with their first pick of the NFL Draft, No. 51 in 2nd round. (, , /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Hunter Greene, Reds agree on 6-year, $53M extension  —  Right-hander Hunter Greene and the Cincinnati Reds are in agreement on a six-year, $53 million contract extension, pending a physical, sources told ESPN, tying the hardest-throwing starter in baseball long-term to the organization …
 
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Miami Hurricanes standout Isaiah Wong enters NBA draft
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Pat Leonard / Chicago Tribune:
Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia Eagles agree to monster $255 million extension with no-trade clause
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