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Phils strike early vs. Thor, take set from Mets — NEW YORK — Noah Syndergaard looked unhittable in the first inning Thursday night at Citi Field. — He struck out the side on 14 pitches, flashing his 100-mph fastball. It looked like a long night ahead for the Phillies …
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Phillies, Braves still stuck at bottom of NL East — PHILADELPHIA — The National League East bottom-feeders from 2016 haven't really done much in the first 2 1/2 weeks of 2017 to prove they won't be there again. — The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves open a three-game set …
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Yoenis Cespedes leaves with hamstring cramp as Mets lose for fifth time in six games — Yoenis Cespedes hobbled across the clubhouse late Thursday night, his left hamstring wrapped tightly in a bandage. The Mets called it a cramp. He likened the sensation to a “shock,” one that could sideline him for two or three days.
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Associated Press:
Bruce powers Mets past Phillies 5-4 to stop 4-game slide
Bruce powers Mets past Phillies 5-4 to stop 4-game slide
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Fred Kerber / New York Post:
A Jay Bruce tour de force blasts away Mets' pain
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Jay Bruce carries Mets with pair of homers, 5 RBIs to beat Phillies
Jay Bruce carries Mets with pair of homers, 5 RBIs to beat Phillies
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Sources: Tigers to call up Joe Jimenez, put Jose Iglesias on DL — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Detroit Tigers are expected to place shortstop Jose Iglesias on the seven-day concussion disabled list Friday and call up top prospect reliever Joe Jimenez from Triple-A Toledo, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias could be placed on 7-day concussion DL
Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias could be placed on 7-day concussion DL
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Greg Auman / UPI:
Tampa Bay Rays edge Detroit Tigers on wild final play in ninth inning
Tampa Bay Rays edge Detroit Tigers on wild final play in ninth inning
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Ausmus: Upton (forearm) likely done for Tigers-Rays series
Ausmus: Upton (forearm) likely done for Tigers-Rays series
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ESPN:
Cubs World Series title rings doing big business for Jostens — Chicago Cubs fans continue to prove they can't get enough championship gear — even the most expensive type. — Jostens started selling World Series Champion jewelry, including rings, on April 12, and in the first full week of sales …
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Jack McCarthy / UPI:
Chicago Cubs storm past Milwaukee Brewers, snap four-game slide — CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs played more like the reigning World Series champions on Tuesday. — Chicago pounded out 14 hits — including homers from Kyle Schwarber and Miguel Montero — while rallying to a 9-7 victory …
Ryan Davis / The Cheat SheetStocks:
5 Reasons the Chicago Cubs Will Repeat in 2017
5 Reasons the Chicago Cubs Will Repeat in 2017
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Chicago Bulls:
Rajon Rondo Injury Update — Rajon Rondo injured his right hand in Game 2 at Boston on Tuesday night. Rondo underwent a subsequent exam and x-rays that confirmed a thumb fracture. Surgery is not required for this injury, and he is out indefinitely.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
David Freese, World Series hero, finds greater triumph in depression battle — ST. LOUIS - The World Series ring sits just a couple of miles away, in a bank security deposit box, but David Freese hasn't even seen it, let alone worn it, in five years. — The World Series MVP trophy …
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James Kratch / New Jersey Online:
Giants' Weston Richburg reveals he played through injury for entire 2016 season — EAST RUTHERFORD — While his quarterback was discussing his legal woes a few feet away, Giants center Weston Richburg dropped some surprising news of his own. — Richburg revealed Thursday during a break …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Peralta goes to DL; Carpenter at 3B ‘an option’ — St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jhonny Peralta misplays a ground ball off the bat of Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suarez for an error in the sixth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
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WhiteSoxTalk / CSN Chicago:
Preview: White Sox welcome Indians to town tonight on CSN Plus — The White Sox take on the Cleveland Indians tonight, and you can catch all the action on CSN Plus and live streaming on CSNChicago.com and the NBC Sports App. — Coverage begins with White Sox Pregame Live at 6:30 p.m …
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Source: Cuban OF Robert cleared to sign May 20 — The top prospect in Cuba is one step closer to fulfilling his big league dream. — Top Cuban outfield prospect Luis Robert, 19, was declared a free agent by Major League Baseball on Thursday, according to a source.
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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Rangers' early struggles have more to do with their lineup than their closer situation — Texas' lineup has been worse than the overall numbers suggest — The Texas Rangers, 5-9 and last in the American League West, are not where they wanted to be nearing May.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers in need of turnaround after rough road trip out West
Rangers in need of turnaround after rough road trip out West
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