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MLB.com:
Trout's FIFTH homer of series is most by visiting player ever vs. Yankees  —  NEW YORK — Mike Trout simply can't be stopped right now, and he made history in the Bronx with a historic showing in a four-game series at Yankee Stadium.  —  Trout crushed a solo homer in the seventh inning …
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
With an epic series in the Bronx, Mike Trout sends a powerful reminder of his greatness  —  For those who might have forgotten Mike Trout's place in baseball history, allow Los Angeles Angels hitting coach Brady Anderson to refresh your memory.  —  “When you look up the all-time OPS leaders …
MiLB.com:
Gameday: Cubs 11, Clippers 10 Final Score (04/16/2026)  —  Follow baseball results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Cubs vs. Clippers at Huntington Park
Discussion: MLB.com and Yahoo Sports
David Ornstein / The Athletic:
Tottenham leading contender to sign Marcos Senesi, subject to Premier League survival  —  Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced talks to sign Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi this summer, subject to maintaining their Premier League status.  —  The north London club are currently the leading contender …
MLB.com:
Angels great Garret Anderson passes away at 53  —  Garret Anderson, a World Series hero and one of the great Angels players of all-time, passed away suddenly at the age of 53, the club announced on Friday.  —  “The Angels organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise's most beloved icons …
Will Sammon / The Athletic:
As Mets skid reaches 8, Carlos Mendoza gets more candid as some issues get more worrisome  —  LOS ANGELES — After eight straight losses, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza cut the banal platitudes.  No talk about time.  Time seemed up.  —  Three weeks into the season, Mendoza used a direct tone about the state of his club.
Discussion: New York Post and Yahoo Sports
Liam Twomey / The Athletic:
Behdad Eghbali's message to Chelsea fans: 'We care ... we're committed'  —  Behdad Eghbali has told Chelsea supporters that owners BlueCo are learning from their mistakes and are committed to bringing consistent success back to Stamford Bridge.  —  Disaffected fans will stage a protest march ahead …
Brandon Williamson / Baseball-Reference.com:
Martin County West HS (Sherburn, MN) Baseball Players … Batting … Pitching  —  All Pro Players in DB  — Ad-Free Login  — Create Account  —  You are here: BR Home Page > Schools Played For > Martin County West HS (Sherburn, MN) Baseball Players  —  Full Site Menu
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Brandon Day / Bless You Boys:
Zach McKinstry to the 10-day IL, INF Hao-Yu Lee to make major league debut  —  After getting banged up repeatedly in Thursday's victory, utilityman Zach McKinstry has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left hip/abdominal inflammation.  Infielder Hao-Yu Lee has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo to make his major league debut.
Zack Meisel / The Athletic:
Parker Messick flashes dominance, nearly breaks Guardians' no-hitter hex  —  CLEVELAND — Austin Hedges sat in a blue chair on a stage in the player interview room across the hall from the home clubhouse at Progressive Field, and he turned his back to his starting pitcher.
Charlotte Varnes / The Athletic:
Jesús Luzardo's bumpy, puzzling start to Phillies season continues in blowout loss  —  PHILADELPHIA — The chaos was already underway when Adolis García jumped to his feet in the right-field corner at Citizens Bank Park, trying to get ahold of the ball he'd just slid over.
 
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Tim Capurso / Sports Illustrated:
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
The Royals' biggest issue proved costly again in loss to Detroit Tigers
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Pat Brennan / Cincinnati.com:
Sal Stewart's big night helped the Reds mash their way past the Giants
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Diana Fass / USA Today:
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Select Cal Quantrill, Gavin Collyer
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Brandon Day / Bless You Boys:
Kevin McGonigle and the Tigers agree to eight-year contract extension
Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks hang on to defeat Orioles as Kelly wins season debut
 

 
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