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Associated Press:
Cubs 1B Rizzo activated from 10-day DL — CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have activated first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the 10-day disabled list. — Rizzo had been sidelined by lower back tightness. He returned to the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener against St. Louis.
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — It was 37 degrees Monday night at Comerica Park. This isn't surprising. It's April, and April can be cold in Detroit. — You know that. I know that. The folks who run Major League Baseball don't know that. — Or maybe they do and don't care.
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USA Today
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Anthony Rizzo OK with taking pay cut for fewer games: ‘We play too much baseball’ — CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is advocating for a shorter season, even if that means a smaller paycheck for players. — “I think we play too much baseball,” Rizzo said Tuesday during his weekly appearance on ESPN 1000.
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MLB Baseball News …, Deadspin, NESN.com, Bleacher Report, The Comeback and Sportsnet.ca
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Cubs' Anthony Rizzo willing to take pay cut for shorter regular season — With so many weather-related postponements already this baseball season, we can add Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the list of those calling for a reduction in the number of games.
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs GM Jed Hoyer disappointed in rotation's struggles — CHICAGO — Before Tuesday night's game, Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer was clear about what has been the most disappointing aspect in an uneven start for the National League Central division favorites. — “When it comes to the pitching part of it,” he said.
Bob McManaman / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers … Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker suffered damage to his ulnar collateral ligament and is flying to New York for a second opinion on Wednesday, but Arizona could be without his services for multiple weeks, if not months.
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AZ Snake Pit and MLB Daily Dish
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Bob McManaman / USA Today:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants … CONNECT — What began on a sour note for the Diamondbacks and their starting rotation Tuesday turned into a sensationally sweet performance by Patrick Corbin, who came within four outs of pitching the third no-hitter in franchise history.
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Arizona Republic
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers … Diamondbacks hitters Jake Lamb (left shoulder) and Steven Souza Jr. (right pectoral) are progressing with optimistic views of their respective rehabilitation processes. — Lamb, who injured his left shoulder on April 3 against the Dodgers …
John Marshall / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Belt's check-swing ruins Corbin's no-no, Dbacks 1-hit Giants
Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Belt's infield single the only Giants hit, Cueto's brilliance wasted in 1-0 loss
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MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Baseball notebook: Blue Jays play rare home doubleheader — It was a rare doubleheader Tuesday in Toronto, as the Blue Jays swept the Kansas City Royals. — The opener, which Toronto won 11-3, made up for a game postponed the day before because of damage to the roof on Rogers Center.
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Tim Heaney / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday
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Bluebird Banter
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees, still struggling to make plays in the field, lead AL in errors after committing a pair in latest loss
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Pinstripe Alley
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Aaron Boone ponders dropping struggling Giancarlo Stanton lower in lineup
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Associated Press
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carpenter warms up as Cardinals edge Cubs, 5-3, in chilly night at Wrigley — CHICAGO • In the chill before the game, as reporters huddled around him for information, if not for warmth, Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer referred several times to the “choppy” nature of his team's start.
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos
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Mark Gonzales / Baltimore Sun:
Cubs lose to Cardinals 5-3 in Anthony Rizzo's return — Chicago Tribune — Anthony Rizzo returned Tuesday night under chilly temperatures, but Ben Zobrist was scratched from the lineup as the Cubs found themselves struggling to muster enough resources against the Cardinals and nemesis Adam Wainwright.
USA Today:
MLB in Puerto Rico: How Hiram Bithorn Stadium was salvaged in Hurricane Maria aftermath — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - When Murray Cook visited San Juan on Dec. 1, he encountered an island still reeling from two hurricanes, with 45% of its residents without power, and more than 300,000 lacking tap water.
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Let's Go Tribe, The Comeback and Star Tribune
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Baseball roundup: Lindor's homer helps Indians beat Twins in Puerto Rico — Lindor helps Indians prevail in Puerto Rico — Francisco Lindor homered in his native Puerto Rico, Corey Kluber allowed one run in 62/3 innings and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Tuesday night in San Juan.
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Francisco Lindor hits emotional home run in MLB's return to Puerto Rico
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Deadspin
Associated Press:
Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle (shoulder) goes on 10-day disabled list — NEW YORK — Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis. — The move was made, retroactive to Monday, before Tuesday night's game against the Miami Marlins.
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Pinstripe Alley
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John Hickey / Chicago Tribune:
Struggles continue for White Sox in 10-2 loss to Athletics — Chicago Tribune — Two nights into their stay in the Bay Area and the White Sox have to be thinking longingly of those cozy weekend snowouts in Minneapolis. — The Sox lost Tuesday for the 10th time in 14 games to start the season …
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John Hickey / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Abreu doesn't enjoy home run after committing error in loss Monday night: 'I'm not going …
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South Side Sox
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Would a free ticket giveaway work for the White Sox?
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MLB Baseball News …, South Side Sox, Associated Press and Athletics Nation
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Zack Wheeler shows Mets brass he deserves to remain in majors as Jason Vargas' return looms — The battle has never ended for Zack Wheeler. The Mets righthander may have lost the fight for his spot in the rotation and on the roster the last week of spring training, but with this second chance he continues to battle on.
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Associated Press:
Christian Yelich activated from DL by Brewers — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Outfielder Christian Yelich was activated from the 10-day disabled list by the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday after recovering from a strained right oblique, and right-handed reliever Jorge Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League.
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Associated Press:
Dodgers acquire Ariel ernandez from Reds — SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired minor league right-hander Ariel Hernandez from the Cincinnati Reds for minor leaguers Zach Neal and Ibandel Isabel. — Hernandez made his big league debut with Cincinnati in 2017 …
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WSB Radio:
Phillies score 4 runs in 10th, beat Braves 5-1 — ATLANTA - The Philadelphia Phillies kept squandering chances. — Finally, in the 10th inning, they came through in the clutch. — Rhys Hoskins doubled home two runs with two outs to break a 1-1 tie, Maikel Franco added another two-run double …
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The Good Phight
