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3:30 PM ET, April 18, 2017

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Associated Press:
Report: MLB umpires may soon take to mic to explain replays  —  Adrian Gonzalez dives headfirst into home, seems to beat the tag by Cubs catcher Willson Contreras, but is called out.  —  “Safe!” shout fans at Dodger Stadium who see replays on the board.  —  Umpires go to their headsets …
Tennessean.com:
DeMarco Murray: Tony Romo ‘still has something left in the tank’ … CONNECT  —  Titans running back DeMarco Murray believes Tony Romo is still capable of playing at a high level, but he understands his former quarterback's decision to leave the game for the broadcast booth.  —  “I think he'll do great.
Chris Cwik / Yahoo:
Pirates outfielder Starling Marte suspended 80 games for PEDs  —  Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star outfielder Starling Marte has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for Nandrolone, a performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball announced.  Marte will begin serving the suspension immediately.
Pete Blackburn / Fox Sports:
A dancing Braves fan became a jumbotron legend with one dazzling routine  —  The Atlanta Braves capped off a four-game sweep of the San Diego Padres at home on Monday, but that's not what's important here.  —  What's truly important is this masterpiece of a dance routine from a young fan on the jumbotron during that series finale.
Discussion: Talking Chop
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Baltimore Orioles need to boost their farm system before it's too late  —  The Orioles soon will be at a crossroads - they could lose right-hander Chris Tillman to free agency after this season and third baseman Manny Machado, center fielder Adam Jones and closer Zach Britton after 2018.
Discussion: Sportsnet.ca
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Clay Buchholz To Miss 4-6 Months After Flexor Tendon Surgery  —  Clay Buchholz underwent surgery to fix a torn flexor pronator mass in his right forearm, the Phillies announced.  CSNNE's Jared Carrabis reported last night that the Phillies right-hander had decided upon surgery to fix his injury.
Discussion: The Good Phight and MLB Daily Dish
Paul GutierrezESPN / ESPN:
Derek Carr: Fans leaving after Las Vegas vote not ‘true Raider fans’  —  ALAMEDA, Calif. — While the Oakland Raiders may be lame ducks as they await a move to Las Vegas, quarterback Derek Carr hopes fans won't be, well, lame in the interim.  —  In fact, he expects fans to unite, rather than fight with each other.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
From goat to ‘God’ and back: Eric Thames' amazing MLB comeback story  —  CHICAGO - Eric Thames walks into the loud Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse after his historical evening, starts to strip off his uniform, when a stranger approaches him at his locker.  —  It was a representative from Major League Baseball's drug-testing program.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: Blake Snell still mixing good, bad in starts  —  BOSTON — This was about the best thing you could say about second-year LHP Blake Snell's start in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox:  —  “Still some good, still some not so good,” manager Kevin Cash said.  —  “The pitch count is the thing.
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Yahoo Sports:
Morton, 3 Astros relievers combine to 5-hit Angels, 3-0  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Charlie Morton and three relievers combined for a five-hitter, Jose Altuve drove in two runs and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.
Brett OkamotoESPN / ESPN:
Dana White: If Jon Jones is ready late July, he'll fight Daniel Cormier  —  The UFC is willing to grant former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones an immediate title shot upon his return this summer, according to UFC president Dana White.  —  White told ESPN.com on Monday he is open …
Discussion: Fox Sports and NESN.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rich Hill Heads Back To 10-Day DL  —  After his blister problem reappeared in his most recent outing, Dodgers lefty Rich Hill is heading back to the DL, per a club announcement.  For the time being, corner outfielder/infielder Rob Segedin is headed up to the active roster while Alex Wood will take the open rotation spot.
Discussion: Los Angeles Times
 
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Paul Ladewski / Yahoo Sports:
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Dave Campbell / Yahoo Sports:
Salazar sends Indians to 3-1 series-opening win vs Twins
Discussion: Twinkie Town
Warren Mayes / Yahoo Sports:
Lynn, Cardinals end 3-game losing skid, edge Pirates 2-1
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Jeff Passan / Yahoo Sports:
Home runs are on pace to reach an all-time high
Discussion: U.S.S. Mariner and Camden Chat
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Acquire Parker Bridwell, Move Huston Street To 60-Day DL
Discussion: Halos Heaven and MLB Daily Dish
Stephen Holder / Indianapolis Star:
Colts quarterback Andrew Luck discusses shoulder surgery for first time
Discussion: FanRag Sports and ProFootballTalk
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
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Doug PadillaESPN / ESPN:
Jackie Robinson statue unveiled at Dodger Stadium
Discussion: Call to the Pen
ESPN:
Orioles put closer Zach Britton on DL with forearm soreness
Discussion: Red Reporter and NESN.com
 

 
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