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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
One of MLB's most valuable pitchers, Diamondbacks' Archie Bradley not worried about paycheck — SAN FRANCISCO - In his heart of hearts, Archie Bradley still envisions himself as a starter. That's how he became a top-10 overall draft pick, and how he reached the major leagues.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB rule changes have cut mound visits in half, as time of game dips slightly — BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees averaged 3 hours, 23 minutes a game during their first three-game series in 2018, complete with two brawls, a near no-hitter and two routs …
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MLB Baseball News …
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees' Tyler Austin felt it best to appeal MLB suspension — DETROIT - Yankees infielder Tyler Austin said he spoke with his agent as well as manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman before arriving at the decision to appeal a five-game suspension by MLB for his part in Wednesday night's brawl at Fenway Park.
Doug Alden / Associated Press:
Porcello pitches Red Sox past Yankees 6-3
Porcello pitches Red Sox past Yankees 6-3
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MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley and Over the Monster
Bruce Vielmetti / USA Today:
Milwaukee TV reporter charged with felony battery over fight at Brewers game
Milwaukee TV reporter charged with felony battery over fight at Brewers game
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Deadspin
Paul Dehner Jr. / Cincinnati.com:
Dylan Floro next up on Reds' bullpen carousel — Dylan Floro tried not to pay much attention to what was happening with the Reds on the major league level as he was grinding his way through the early season with the Louisville Bats. — “Check scores and see how it is going,” he said.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Red scratch right fielder Winker, reorder lineup vs. Weaver
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds have had a power outage during the rough start - team is dead last in the NL in runs scored
Cincinnati Reds have had a power outage during the rough start - team is dead last in the NL in runs scored
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Viva El Birdos
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals stick with lineup that bruised — and changed — Reds' bullpen
Alan Robinson / UPI:
Reds aim to end five-game skid vs. Cardinals
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — The Detroit Tigers' plans have not gone smoothly early this season. First and foremost, the weather has caused three postponements and several other games to be played in less-than-ideal conditions. But a bigger issue is the news that pitching coach Chris Bosio would be away …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Former Cubs pitching coach Chris Bosio has no hard feelings over firing — Chicago Tribune — If anyone was going to have a job for life in the Cubs' organization, Chris Bosio seemed like the perfect candidate. — When Bosio came to the North Side as pitching coach at the start …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees expect no more brawls at Comerica Park
Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Struggling clubs meet when Yankees visit Tigers
Struggling clubs meet when Yankees visit Tigers
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Bless You Boys and Pinstripe Alley
Associated Press:
Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki diagnosed with broken hand — NEW YORK — Kevin Plawecki of the New York Mets has a broken left hand and is following fellow catcher Travis d'Arnaud to the disabled list. — Plawecki was hit by a pitch from Miami Marlins reliever Tayron Guerrero in the eighth inning Wednesday night.
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Sandy Alderson can't allow catching injuries to derail Mets' feel-good start to season — Only the Mets could descend so quickly from the euphoria over their torrid burst out of the starting blocks into instant scramble mode with both of their catchers suddenly landing on the disabled list.
Associated Press:
Royals sign autistic OF Tarik El-Abour to minor league contract — Outfielder Tarik El-Abour, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and did not speak until he was 6, signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals on Friday, which was Autism Awareness Day.
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Royals sign autistic OF Tarik El-Abour to minor league deal
Royals sign autistic OF Tarik El-Abour to minor league deal
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Derek Jeter likes Marlins' grit, says attendance will improve with time … Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter says that despite a 3-9 record, he likes the team's approach. — “I like the grit ... the fight the team has shown,” Jeter said Friday at Marlins Park in Miami. “We've tied or had the lead in 10 of those 12 games.
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The Comeback
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
When Joe Maddon and Clint Hurdle clash it's never a dull moment — Chicago Tribune — When a teammate told Javier Baez he was wrong to flip his bat dramatically and not run hard on a popup Wednesday night, Baez took the criticism to heart and apologized afterward for setting a bad example for his young fans.
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Andrew Seligman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Sanchez, Tucker lead Braves to 4-0 win over Darvish, Cubs
Sanchez, Tucker lead Braves to 4-0 win over Darvish, Cubs
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
'He's still waiting': Encarnacion can't understand why Bautista is unemployed — CLEVELAND — After launching a handful of balls over the fence during batting practice at Progressive Field on Friday afternoon, former Blue Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion launched into a criticism of a system …
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Indians heating up, go for sixth straight vs. Blue Jays
Indians heating up, go for sixth straight vs. Blue Jays
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MLB Baseball News …, Let's Go Tribe and Batter's Box Interactive …
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Gleyber Torres working his way back in the Yankees' picture — DETROIT - Down at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Gleyber Torres is working his way back into the big-league conversation. — Torres is off to a hot start with the Yankees' Class AAA affiliate, batting .370 (10-for-27) over his first seven games with a triple, homer and six RBI.
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Associated Press:
AP source: Reynolds, Nationals agree to minor league deal — A person familiar with the negotiations says free agent Mark Reynolds and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a minor league contract and the first baseman would get a $1.5 million, one-year deal if added to the 40-man roster.
Associated Press:
MLB suspends Nolan Arenado, Luis Perdomo as part of brawl punishments — NEW YORK — Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado has been suspended five games for charging the mound after Luis Perdomo threw a pitch behind his back, inciting a benches-clearing brawl during Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres.
Daily Record:
Yankees still Manny Machado favorites? — The prevailing thought among baseball, in particular its fans, is that Manny Machado will most likely end up wearing pinstripes with the Yankees. Not so fast. — In handicapping his favorites to land the Orioles' superstar …
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DodgerBlue.com and FanRag Sports
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Phillies' Scott Kingery should already be considered top rookie candidate | Bob Brookover — Two weeks into the Phillies season, one thing has become clear: Scott Kingery is a serious candidate for National League rookie of the year. In fact, it's not a stretch to consider him the leading candidate …