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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, Bleacher Report and CBSSports.com
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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.
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.
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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Jack Magruder / UPI:
Diamondbacks prepare to attack Giants
Bill Plunkett / Whittier Daily News:
Dave Roberts sees inconsistency but not ‘a hangover’ in Dodgers' slow start — SAN DIEGO — There are telltale signs of a hangover - a pounding headache, unsettled stomach, dizziness. — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts does not believe his team's 5-9 record going into Monday's game qualifies as one.
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True Blue LA and Daily News
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Associated Press:
Grandal's slam, Kemp's 3-run HR send Dodgers past Pads 10-3 — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yasmani Grandal hit a grand slam, Matt Kemp had a three-run homer and Hyun-Jin Ryu struck out nine in six strong innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who beat the San Diego Padres 10-3 Monday night.
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Gaslamp Ball
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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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Asdrubal Cabrera owns up to ‘bad’ baserunning following 9th-inning blunder — All season, Mets manager Mickey Callaway has coached his hitters to be “selectively aggressive” on the base paths. It's a strategy that, for the most part, has been immensely successful for the Mets …
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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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MLB Trade Rumors, Brew Crew Ball 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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Mercury News and Gaslamp Ball
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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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USA Today
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John Hickey / Chicago Tribune:
Reynaldo Lopez strikes out 10 but gets no offensive support in White Sox's 8-1 loss to A's — Chicago Tribune — There's something about Reynaldo Lopez starting that sends the White Sox offense into the witness protection program. — Lopez is 0-2 after three starts this season …
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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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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 …
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Baseball notebook: Indians,Twins to open series in Puerto Rico — Cleveland star Francisco Lindor held a baseball in his hand, ready to pitch, and asked the young boy standing at home plate if he knew how to swing a bat. — The kid said no. The kid might have been fibbing.
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 …
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish and Bucs Dugout
Nick Tricome / Philly.com:
Monday's minor league report: Walding, Cozens homer in Lehigh Valley win, Suarez dominant for Reading — The IronPigs, Fightin Phils, and BlueClaws were all in action Monday night. Here's how the Phillies' minor league affiliates held up... International League (AAA)
KHOU-TV:
Astros' Verlander named AL Player of the Week — It's the seventh-career weekly award for the Astros ace and his first since 2012. — Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander was named American League Player of the Week for April 9 to April 15, Major League Baseball announced Monday.
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
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom looks like his Cy Young-caliber self despite disappointing loss — Jacob deGrom walked off the diamond at Citi Field Monday night to a standing ovation from the scant crowd. The Mets righthander had just turned in a truly dominant performance against the Nationals …