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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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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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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.
ESPN:
Royals-Blue Jays postponed because of hole in Rogers Centre roof
Royals-Blue Jays postponed because of hole in Rogers Centre roof
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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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Craig Davis / Orlando Sentinel:
Marlins pounded by Yankees, but keep Stanton in check — Sun Sentinel — As the deficit spiked quickly on a chill night in the Bronx, the Marlins had to grab onto heartwarming thoughts where they could find them. — There were friendly chants of “Donnie Baseball” from the home crowd …
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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Yankees pounce on Derek Jeter's Marlins from all sides — No wonder Derek Jeter didn't want to come back to The Bronx for this one. — The Yankee great missed his former team's 12-1 victory over the Marlins on Monday night at the Stadium, as the Yankees took advantage of a Miami team deep into a teardown under its new CEO, Jeter.
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Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Whether or not Cardinals, Cubs play depends on weather — Joe Maddon wasn't thrilled when the Chicago Cubs were forced to endure less than ideal weather conditions last weekend. — Thanks to an extended blast of winter, the Cubs will have been off the field for two straight days when they face …
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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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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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MLB Store Pulls Chief Wahoo Hats With Jackie Robinson Patch
MLB Store Pulls Chief Wahoo Hats With Jackie Robinson Patch
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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:
MLB: Brandon Drury opens up about vision — New York Yankees third baseman Brandon Drury said Monday he has batted in games with blurred vision caused by migraines. — Drury has not played since April 6 and has been undergoing tests for the cause of the migraines.
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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 …
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets without Jay Bruce, Yoenis Cespedes in series opener against Nationals — NEW YORK — Outfielders Yoenis Cespedes and Jay Bruce did not start Monday against Washington. Bruce is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot but expects to return Tuesday, and Cespedes received his first day off while in a 7-for-47 slump.
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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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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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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants … Up next — San Francisco Giants — Giants update: After dropping two of three to the Diamondbacks last week at AT&T Park, the Giants traveled to San Diego, where they dropped three of four to the Padres.
John Hickey / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox excited to wear throwback uniforms for free game against Athletics on Tuesday — Chicago Tribune — The A's are trying something that is unusual, to say the least, for Tuesday's game against the White Sox. All tickets are free. — Parking also is free, but the concessions aren't.
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Associated Press:
Guerrero leads Pensacola to 8-3 win over Mississippi — PEARL, Miss. (AP) — Gabriel Guerrero had four hits and two RBI, as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos exploded for a season-high eight extra-base hits in an 8-3 win over the Mississippi Braves on Monday. — Pensacola took the lead …
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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Associated Press:
Kieboom hits grand slam, leads Potomac over Salem — SALEM, Va. (AP) — Carter Kieboom hit a grand slam in the fourth inning, leading the Potomac Nationals to a 9-4 win over the Salem Red Sox on Monday. — The grand slam by Kieboom gave the Nationals a 7-0 lead and capped a seven-run inning for Potomac.
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.
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.