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Jerry Beach / UPI:
Philadelphia Phillies earn rare series victory over New York Mets — NEW YORK — It took the Philadelphia Phillies more than a year to win a series against the New York Mets. It took just one night for the Phillies to rediscover the middle of their lineup and find a second closer.
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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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Phillies, Braves still stuck at bottom of NL East
Phillies, Braves still stuck at bottom of NL East
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias could be placed on 7-day concussion DL — The Detroit Tigers were swept in St. Petersburg by the Tampa Bay Rays. Anthony Fenech breaks it all down. Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press — CONNECT — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Some 12 hours after taking a knee …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Sources: Tigers to call up Joe Jimenez, put Jose Iglesias on DL
Sources: Tigers to call up Joe Jimenez, put Jose Iglesias on DL
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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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Marc Berman / New York Post:
Carmelo Anthony-to-Celtics scenario picking up steam … With the Celtics fading in the first round, the chances of Carmelo Anthony wearing green are increasing. — According to an NBA source, the Celtics coaching staff was in favor of trading for Anthony at the trade deadline …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Designate Kirk Nieuwenhuis — The Brewers have designated outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis for assignment, per a club announcement. Lefty Brent Suter will come up to take his roster spot and bolster the club's pen. — [RELATED: Updated Brewers Depth Chart] — Nieuwenhuis, 29, was off to a sluggish start in 2016.
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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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Select Mat Latos, Designate Ty Kelly — The Blue Jays announced today that infielder Ty Kelly was designated for assignment. His roster spot will go to righty Mat Latos, whose pending call-up was reported recently. — The 28-year-old Kelly was only just acquired from the Mets through a waiver claim.
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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.
Bill Baer / NBCSports.com:
Nationals take Blake Treinen out of the closer's role — MASN's Dan Kolko reports that Nationals manager Dusty Baker has taken Blake Treinen out of the closer's role. He'll go with a combination of Shawn Kelley and Koda Glover in save situations for now. However, as Kolko notes …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' season-ticket wait list is no more — Dodgers attendance is down this season, leaving plenty of tickets available for upcoming games. (Christina House / For The Times) — The Dodgers' waiting list for season tickets is no more. — After three years in which the Dodgers capped season tickets …
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Madison Bumgarner lands on DL after dirt bike accident — DENVER (AP) — Giants ace left-hander Madison Bumgarner has been put on the disabled list for the first time in his big league career after a dirt bike accident that sent him to a hospital with bruised ribs and a sprained joint in his pitching shoulder.
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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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Release Josh Hamilton, Who Will Undergo Knee Surgery — The Rangers announced today that they have released outfielder Josh Hamilton from the minor-league deal that the sides struck during the offseason. Per the club, Hamilton suffered another knee injury during his rehabilitation efforts and will again require surgery.
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Lone Star Ball
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 …
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5 Reasons the Chicago Cubs Will Repeat in 2017
5 Reasons the Chicago Cubs Will Repeat in 2017
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