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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Boone suspended for Padres opener — The Yankees will open their series against the Padres without their manager. — Major League Baseball announced that Aaron Boone has been suspended one game after he was ejected from Thursday's contest against the Orioles.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone sounds off on umps, but Orioles silence Yankees' bats in 3-1 loss — Aaron Boone made plenty of noise near home plate Thursday night, but the Yankees' bats didn't in a 3-1 loss to the Orioles. — The Yankees manager earned his fourth ejection of the season — and his third in 10 games …
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Randy Vasquez to make MLB debut Friday vs. Padres
Yankees Notebook: Randy Vasquez to make MLB debut Friday vs. Padres
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The Nevada Independent:
A's stadium bill language arrives, caps public financing at $380M — Draft bill language for a measure aimed at bringing the Oakland A's to Las Vegas obtained Friday by The Nevada Independent proposes a state and Clark County-offered public financing package of no more than $380 million …
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Rob Manfred says owners may vote on A's Las Vegas move in June — MILWAUKEE — Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says a vote on the Oakland Athletics' prospective move to Las Vegas could take place when MLB owners meet June 13-15 in New York. — “It's possible that a relocation vote …
Tom Daykin / Journal Sentinel:
The baseball commissioner has a message for Wisconsin. Fix American Family Field — or else — Wisconsin's Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers need to approve a plan to finance $448 million of long-term renovations at American Family Field — or perhaps risk the Milwaukee Brewers moving to another city.
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Inside Ronald Acuna Jr.'s return to MVP form — MARIETTA, Ga. — The living room of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s two-story, craftsman-style home looks more like a sports memorabilia store, replete with mementos from a career that blossomed earlier than most. All-MLB plaques and commemorative baseballs dot …
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Francisco Alvarez has made his case to stay on 26-man roster as Mets deal with roster crunch — CHICAGO — Francisco Alvarez has stated his case. — The Mets' impending roster crunch at the catcher spot has thrust the club's prized rookie backstop into the spotlight. But his recent play deserves the spotlight as well.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Francisco Alvarez hits 6th homer for Mets, Kodai Senga throws career-high 106 pitches in 4-2 loss to Cubs
Francisco Alvarez hits 6th homer for Mets, Kodai Senga throws career-high 106 pitches in 4-2 loss to Cubs
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets Notebook: Buck Showalter faces logjam at catcher position with Tomas Nido's imminent return
Mets Notebook: Buck Showalter faces logjam at catcher position with Tomas Nido's imminent return
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Kyle Hendricks goes 4⅓ innings in his 1st start for the Chicago Cubs in almost a year: ‘So fulfilling to get back out there’ — The buildup to Kyle Hendricks' return to the Chicago Cubs went beyond the weeks and months that flipped by, intertwined with the highs and lows of a grueling rehab process.
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Keith Pompey / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Sixers mailbag: ‘Is the front office willing to trade Joel Embiid or is he untouchable?’ — A lot has changed since the conclusion of the 76ers' season. Doc Rivers has been fired and is a candidate for the Phoenix Suns coaching job. James Harden is expected to opt out of the final season …
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The Athletic:
Raiders' Jimmy Garoppolo had foot surgery after signing, still recovering: Sources — Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is not participating in the team's OTA practices this week as he continues to recover from the left foot injury he suffered late last season, coach Josh McDaniels said Thursday.
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
‘He was nasty’: Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal throws to hitters for first time since injury — Miguel Cabrera spotted left-hander Tarik Skubal, in the process of rehabbing from flexor tendon surgery, walking through the clubhouse Friday afternoon. — “When are you coming back?” Cabrera said.
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Stephen Hawkins / Associated Press:
Joe Pavelski's OT goal helps Stars beat Golden Knights, avoid sweep — Pavelski scores on a power play at 3:18 of overtime and Dallas extends the Western Conference finals with a 3-2 win. Jason Robertson scores twice for Dallas, which plays without suspended captain Jamie Benn.
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