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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Kansas City Royals team bus hit by chunk of flying ice, relief pitcher takes wheel — The Kansas City Royals just can't seem to escape this spring's crazy winter-like weather. — After having Sunday's marquee matchup against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels postponed at home …
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New York Post, CBSSports.com and MLB Baseball News …
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Falling ice may force Blue Jays to postpone Monday's game, despite roof on Rogers Centre — After two of their weekend games at Cleveland were postponed due to poor weather, the Toronto Blue Jays returned to their climate-controlled home figuring the roof on Rogers Centre would shield them from the elements.
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MLB Baseball News …, DRaysBay, Lone Star Ball, Batter's Box Interactive …, Royals Review, The Comeback and Bluebird Banter
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Early start to season leaves MLB with options to deal with rash of postponements — As Major League Baseball endures one of its worst runs of weather in more than three decades, the historically early start to the 2018 season might turn out to be a blessing.
Alexandra Jones / Toronto Star:
Blue Jays game postponed after chunks of ice from CN Tower damaged Rogers Centre roof
Blue Jays game postponed after chunks of ice from CN Tower damaged Rogers Centre roof
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USA Today, Sporting News, Bleacher Report, MLB Baseball News …, Royals Review and Deadspin
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Breaking down Cincinnati Reds' 2-13 start, and comparing to 1931 — The Cincinnati Reds' first 15 games of the season have produced just two wins - the team's worst start since the 1931 Reds started 2-17. — The hometown Enquirer was pretty rough on the team 87 years ago.
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MLB Trade Rumors and Minor League Ball
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Maury Brown / Forbes:
MLB Pulls Cleveland Indians ‘Chief Wahoo’ Cap With Jackie Robinson Day Mark — Sunday marked the anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers. It's something Major League Baseball takes great pride in as it marks Robinson breaking the color barrier and ushering in integration into the game.
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Mercury News and MLB Baseball News …
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Dan Gartland / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
MLB Store Pulls Chief Wahoo Hats With Jackie Robinson Patch
MLB Store Pulls Chief Wahoo Hats With Jackie Robinson Patch
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Gaslamp Ball and USA Today
Gabe Lacques / Arizona Republic:
MLB power rankings: Red-hot Red Sox claim No. 1 spot — Grim weather conditions finally forced a postponement at Fenway Park on Monday, though that may do little to quell the Boston Red Sox's historic start. — The Red Sox are on a 13-1 roll, their best 14-game stretch since 2006 …
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Associated Press:
Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier will miss 2 to 3 months with thumb injury — Tampa Bay center fielder Kevin Kiermaier has a torn ligament in his right thumb that requires surgery and could be sidelined for two to three months. — The Rays placed the defensive whiz on the 10-day disabled list Monday …
Associated Press:
Righty Jeremy Hellickson joins Nationals, will start vs. Mets — NEW YORK — The Washington Nationals have added right-hander Jeremy Hellickson to the roster and will start him in the series opener against the New York Mets. — The Nationals purchased Hellickson's contract before Monday night's game at Citi Field.
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Federal Baseball
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Select Contract Of Jeremy Hellickson
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mickey Callaway makes the right move to sit slumping Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes — A day after he took his first criticisms about questionable decisions he made in a game, Mickey Callaway had to make another move that is never easy for a veteran manager, let alone a first-timer.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: A cautionary note about spring statistics, and other thoughts — Chicago Tribune — Random thoughts while grinding through another Cubs postponement: — Same old story — Spring numbers can inspire or depress, depending on who is relying on them to project the rest of the season.
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Associated Press:
Pirates 2B Josh Harrison out 6 weeks with broken finger — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison is out six weeks with a broken bone in his left hand. — The team says Harrison fractured his pinkie finger Sunday when he was hit with a pitch by Miami's Jose Urena …
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MLB Daily Dish and Bucs Dugout
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies lose to Braves to snap winning streak — ATLANTA — Odubel Herrera stood at second base Monday night with his hands on his hips as if he could not believe what had just happened. He smacked himself in the helmet. He barked an obscenity. And he stayed there for a moment …
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The Good Phight and Talking Chop
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers … The Diamondbacks encountered two significant injuries before the season was even a week old. Neither has slowed them down. They don't see why the latest injury, this one to right-hander Taijuan Walker, should be any different.
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AZ Snake Pit
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution / WSB Radio:
5 stats to know about Braves' homestand — ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves on Monday night start a seven-game homestand at SunTrust Park — their longest stay at home until August when they play 10 games. — Atlanta's next 20 games will be against teams — Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets …
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Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Olt, Travis lead the way for Pawtucket — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mike Olt homered and doubled three times, driving in four runs and scoring a pair as the Pawtucket Red Sox beat the Columbus Clippers 9-6 on Monday. — Sam Travis homered and singled with two RBIs for Pawtucket.
Associated Press:
Skoug's homer leads Kannapolis to 4-2 win over Augusta — NORTH AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Evan Skoug hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Kannapolis Intimidators to a 4-2 win over the Augusta GreenJackets on Monday. — Tyler Johnson got Logan Baldwin to ground out with a runner …
Associated Press:
Wilson, Robson lift Erie over Trenton 8-3 — ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Kenny Wilson tripled and singled, also stealing a base as the Erie SeaWolves beat the Trenton Thunder 8-3 on Monday. — Jake Robson singled twice, also stealing a base for Erie. — Erie batted around in the first inning …
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Don Mattingly may share a connection with Derek Jeter, but it'll be tough for Marlins manager to survive rebuild — In the dugout before the game, Don Mattingly had spent considerable time talking about his new owner, Derek Jeter, and the connection they'll always have as ex-Yankees who grew …
Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
Hooks fans relish chance to see 2017 World Series trophy same night employees get rings — Kristina Nunicio missed out on a chance to take a picture with the Commissioner's Trophy to commemorate the Astros' first World Series title when it was at H-E-B stores a few weeks ago.
ESPN:
Rangers shortstop Jurickson Profar exits vs. Rays, in concussion protocol — Injuries continue to plague the Texas Rangers, who have seen many players sent to the disabled list early in the season. — The latest player to be bitten by the injury bug was shortstop Jurickson Profar …
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Callaway Versus Martinez — Watching the Nationals at the Mets tonight, it appears the Mets have their heads in the game more than the Nationals. The Mets lead 6-1 in the seventh. They run the bases well, they bunt well, and deGrom is fooling batters with a good fastball and good off-speed pitches.
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Amazin' Avenue
Neil Paine / FiveThirtyEight:
Can The Mets Possibly Be This Good? — A couple of weeks ago, it was anybody's guess as to which version of the New York Mets would show up for the 2018 season. Would it be something like the 2016 edition, a solid ballclub that reached the NL wild-card game on dominant pitching and a streaky offense?
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Newsday and Amazin' Avenue