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Jack Etkin / UPI:
Washington Nationals use 11-run inning to rout Colorado Rockies — DENVER — The Washington Nationals erupted for a record 11 runs in the seventh inning Thursday and crushed the Colorado Rockies 16-5 with another stunning offensive display. — While winning the final three games of a four-game series …
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Nationals Place Adam Eaton On 10-Day DL — SATURDAY 9:13am: The Nationals have announced that they've placed Eaton on the DL and promoted Bautista, as anticipated. Eaton's injury has officially been listed as a left knee strain. — 8:21am: The Nats will promote outfielder Rafael Bautista …
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ESPN:
Losing Adam Eaton could slow Nats' roll — WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals lost more than a game Friday. — Sure, falling 7-5 to the division-rival New York Mets hurts. Yeah, it stings to load the bases with nobody out in the bottom of the ninth only to watch Trea Turner whiff …
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Nationals activate Stephen Strasburg, and keep Jacob Turner on the roster
Nationals activate Stephen Strasburg, and keep Jacob Turner on the roster
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Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks RHP Jake Barrett not guaranteed a spot … Right-hander Jake Barrett might have been the club's best reliever last season, but Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo didn't say Barrett was assured of roster spot when he's ready to return from the shoulder problems that set him back during spring training.
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Jack Magruder / UPI:
Ryan Schimpf blast highlights 5-run ninth as San Diego Padres edge Arizona Diamondbacks
Ryan Schimpf blast highlights 5-run ninth as San Diego Padres edge Arizona Diamondbacks
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Jerry Beach / UPI:
Atlanta Braves break out in win vs. New York Mets to snap six-game losing streak — NEW YORK — A cathartic early-season offensive outburst by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night sent the New York Mets another loss closer toward crisis mode. — Tyler Flowers tied a career high with four RBIs …
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George Willis / New York Post:
Davis Webb pick could define Jerry Reese's Giants legacy — MORE FROM: … It is said the true measure of a draft isn't known for at least three years. By then, those drafted either will have proven to be productive or wasted picks. — If the Giants get their wish, Davis Webb won't even play for at least three years.
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Place David Freese On DL — The Pirates have announced that they've placed corner infielder David Freese on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to Wednesday. To take his place on the active roster, they'll select the contract of outfielder Danny Ortiz. — Freese has been out since Monday due to hamstring soreness.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets say tests on Yoenis Cespedes' hamstring reveal no serious damage — WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Mets think Yoenis Cespedes' strained hamstring is not as bad as it initially looked. Sandy Alderson said Saturday that tests done on the left hamstring showed no serious damage and they are hopeful …
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Rebuilding to First — The Chicago White Sox won their fifth game in a row Friday night, a 7-3, late inning win against the Tigers. With a 12-9 record on the season, they lead the Indians by 1/2 game. The White Sox traded away two great players over the winter, Chris Sale and Adam Eaton …
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Joe Stiglich / NBCS Bay Area:
Manaea felt ‘little sharp pain’, but status of shoulder not immediately known — ANAHEIM — Sean Manaea is hopeful his left shoulder injury isn't serious, but the A's likely won't have a full read on the starter's condition for a couple days. — As of Wednesday night …
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Max Gelman / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Series preview: Cardinals vs. Reds — Cardinals pitcher Mike Leake throws in the 1st inning on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com — CARDINALS VS. REDS — SCOUTING REPORT
Shi Davidi / Sportsnet.ca:
Blue Jays to part ways with Saltalamacchia, recall Maile — The Toronto Blue Jays are parting ways with catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia and recalling Luke Maile from triple-A to serve as the backup to Russell Martin, industry sources told Sportsnet. — Right-hander Casey Lawrence …
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Blue Jays Designate Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Blue Jays Designate Jarrod Saltalamacchia
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Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Ben Gamel's RBI single guides Seattle Mariners past Detroit Tigers … DETROIT — Ben Gamel happens to be filling in for one of the hottest hitters in baseball. In his second game since being called up from the minors, Gamel delivered just like Mitch Haniger had been doing the first few weeks of the season.
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