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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Anthony Volpe, Willie Calhoun homer in Yankees win over Guardians to end 4-game skid — The Yankees had not scored more than two runs in each of their previous four games, but a pair of solo shots helped them end that streak in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Guardians at Yankee Stadium.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone's decision to turn to inconsistent Clay Holmes backfires and costs Yankees the win — It didn't take long for the second-guessing to begin Monday night at Yankee Stadium. — As Aaron Boone emerged from the dugout in the ninth inning, boos quickly followed.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Domingo German's dominant start goes to waste as relievers lose lead in 3-2 loss to Cleveland — Domingo German pitched the game of his life on Monday. Then Clay Holmes blew it all up as the Yankees suffered another brutal loss in their return to the Bronx. — Holmes took over with a 2-0 lead and one out in the ninth.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Judge hits the IL as other injury updates pour in
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Jalen Brunson's clutch buckets narrowly lead Knicks past Heat to even series — It was a necessary win for the Knicks. And while it wasn't pretty, they scraped by. — Facing the Heat without Jimmy Butler, Tom Thibodeau's squad played at a deficit for most of Game 2 but came alive in crunch …
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Knicks can't take advantage of Jimmy Butler's injury in Game 1 loss
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Knicks collapse in second half, drop Game 1 to Heat 108-101
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Madeline Kenney / Mercury News:
Warriors' fourth quarter rally falls short as Lakers take Game 1 — The Western Conference semifinals matchup between the Warriors and Lakers will resume Thursday for Game 2. — SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James had to do the heavy lifting in his first 22 playoff games against Stephen Curry and the Warriors.
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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles extend April fortunes into May with 11-7 win over Royals behind Ryan Mountcastle's two homers — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Orioles' first game after their historic April went much like their first 19 wins of the season. — Baltimore trailed 3- early, and it appeared as if the momentum …
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Shams Charania / The Athletic:
Grizzlies inform Dillon Brooks he will not be brought back: Sources — The Memphis Grizzlies have informed pending unrestricted free agent Dillon Brooks that he will not be brought back under any circumstances, league sources tell The Athletic. — After his tumultuous end to the season …
Buster Olney / ESPN:
How Bryce Harper defied every expectation to make Phillies return — Midway through spring training, Bryce Harper paused in front of his locker in the Philadelphia Phillies' clubhouse in Clearwater, Florida, and discussed his rehabilitation from an elbow reconstruction.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks to promote Brandon Pfaadt for Wednesday debut against Texas Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arizona Diamondbacks will promote right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to make his major league debut on Wednesday afternoon against the Texas Rangers. — Pfaadt, 24, is the organization's top pitching prospect.
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Red Sox Verdugo attempts to walk back shots at Blue Jays' Alek Manoah prior to Beantown showdown — ‘ I want to have a one-on-one and I want to talk to him and just kind of clear the air on my side’ — When Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo faces Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah Wednesday night at Fenway Park …
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The Athletic:
Joel Embiid expected to play in Game 2 vs. Celtics after right knee injury: Sources — Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is on track to return to the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 of the second-round series against the Boston Celtics, barring any setbacks in his injured right knee, league sources tell The Athletic.
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets split doubleheader with Braves after Francisco Alvarez carries team with 2 RBI in nightcap — Pitching help is on the way for the Mets, but it can't come soon enough. — The Mets split a pair of games with the Atlanta Braves on Monday at Citi Field, losing the series 2-1.
