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T.J. Quinn / ESPN:
MLB opens investigation into David Fletcher gambling allegations — MLB opened an investigation Monday into allegations that former Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher gambled with an illegal bookie, an MLB source told ESPN, but investigators face a significant hurdle at the start — where they're going to get evidence.
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Tisha Thompson / ESPN:
Sources: Ex-Angels IF David Fletcher bet with Mizuhara bookie — David Fletcher, a former Los Angeles Angels infielder currently playing for the Atlanta Braves' Triple-A affiliate, and his friend, who also played in the minor leagues, both bet on sports with the Southern California bookmaker …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Did you know Paul Skenes was an Air Force cadet? MLB phenom highlights academies' inconsistent policy — He is the greatest show in baseball. — He is the Dwight Gooden of 1984. — He is the Kerry Wood of 1998. — He is the Stephen Strasburg of 2010. — He is Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' phenom.
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Rafael Devers sets Red Sox record with HR in 6th straight game — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers set a team record when he homered for the sixth consecutive game in Monday night's 5-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. — Devers had shared the mark of five with Jimmie Foxx …
Associated Press:
Twins question calls after loss; Correa says umps need assist — MLB, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians — CLEVELAND — Following a one-run loss, Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was having a hard time processing what had just happened to his ballclub. — This one was tough on the Twins.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Zack Greinke faces hitters at Diamondbacks' spring facility: ‘See how it goes’ — Wearing a bright white hat, a light green shirt and camo shorts, Zack Greinke stood on the mound at Salt River Fields on Friday afternoon and peered in for a sign. He shook it off. Then shook off another.
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
See how members of the Kansas City Royals' 2014 AL champions were honored at The K — The Kansas City Royals celebrated one of their best teams ever on Friday evening at Kauffman Stadium. — Before the current Royals took the field for a series opener against the Oakland Athletics …
ESPN:
Giants' Jung Hoo Lee to have season-ending shoulder surgery — San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder in the next couple of weeks, the team announced Friday. — Lee injured the shoulder when he crashed …
Jack Sommers / Sports Illustrated:
Looking Ahead to Pitching Matchups for D-backs and Tigers this Weekend — Tarik Skubal, one of the best pitchers in the American League, will pitch at Chase Field Friday Night. — The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Detroit Tigers for a three game set this weekend at Chase Field.
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Chris Cotillo / masslive.com:
Garrett Whitlock suffers setback with elbow, delaying return to Red Sox rotation — ST. LOUIS — Garrett Whitlock won't return to the Red Sox rotation as expected early next week — and there's at least some concern about a new elbow injury keeping him potentially keeping him out for an extended period.
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