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Mick Akers / Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Oakland A's enter binding purchase agreement for Las Vegas ballpark site — The Oakland Athletics have zeroed in on Southern Nevada, signing a binding purchase agreement for land just west of the Strip where a major-league ballpark could be constructed. — The agreement is for 49 acres …
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Oakland A's agree to purchase land near Las Vegas Strip — The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land near the Las Vegas Strip, where they intend to construct a major league ballpark, team president Dave Kaval said Wednesday night.
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The Nevada Independent:
Sources: Lombardo, lawmakers on board with planned $1 billion Las Vegas baseball stadium — The Oakland A's are closing in on a binding agreement to construct a $1 billion baseball stadium north of Allegiant Stadium with the support of Gov. Joe Lombardo and top lawmakers in a deal …
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets pull out 5-3 victory against Dodgers after umpires eject Max Scherzer — LOS ANGELES — The story through the first three and 1/2 innings into the series finale between the Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon was about a former Mets ace. It very quickly turned into a story about the club's current ace.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Max Scherzer ejected in 4th inning of 5-3 win 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 over a substance on his hand.
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets Notebook: Carlos Carrasco lands on IL with elbow inflammation
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
No Giannis, no problem for Bucks in 138-122 thrashing of Heat that evens series 1-1 — MILWAUKEE — This is what happens when you are a No. 1 seed playing a No. 8 seed: — You don't need your superstar to win. — So no Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Even at 1-1, Heat left feeling at a loss against Bucks, 'we've got to lick our wounds' — MIAMI — The opportunity was there to offer a tried-and-true trope. But the Miami Heat also knew better after trailing by as many as 36 points Wednesday night. — Yes, they went into Milwaukee …
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Boston Herald
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Antetokounmpo sits out practice, listed as doubtful by Bucks for Wednesday vs. Heat
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The Athletic and Boston Herald
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon heads to the injured list while Kyle Hendricks nears a minor-league rehab stint — The first test of the Chicago Cubs starting pitching depth has arrived. — Jameson Taillon, who was scheduled to start Thursday at Wrigley Field, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain.
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Daily Herald, Denver Post, The Athletic, Bleacher Nation, NBCSports.com and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Run, pass, special teams: Nets defensive scheme is working, but not winning games — The Nets have taken away the run and the pass, but have lost Games 1 and 2 of their first-round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on special teams. — And they're OK with that.
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Denver Post
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Madison Bumgarner designated for assignment by Diamondbacks — After four ugly starts to open the season, left-hander Madison Bumgarner has been designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks, sources said, essentially bringing an end to his time with the team.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
How Giancarlo Stanton's absence could impact Anthony Volpe, DJ LeMahieu — Life without Giancarlo Stanton means different looks for the Yankees lineup. — With the designated hitter/outfielder suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain over the weekend, Aaron Boone said that he's more open …
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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
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Pinstripe Alley, Newsday, Boston Herald, Yahoo Sports, New Jersey Online, The Athletic, Newsday and New York Post
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Boone in awe of Shohei Ohtani's least talked about skill
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New York Post, New Jersey Online and Press Enterprise
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Another series loss for the Chicago White Sox, who have not won back-to-back games this season — Jake Burger hit a liner to center field, but Brandon Marsh was there for the final out to keep the Chicago White Sox trending in the wrong direction. — A 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Diamondbacks designate Madison Bumgarner for assignment — Madison Bumgarner was designated for assignment Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks, who will eat more than $34 million remaining on the veteran left-hander's contract, sources told ESPN. — Bumgarner, who signed a five-year …
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