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John Marshall / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Belt's check-swing ruins Corbin's no-no, Dbacks 1-hit Giants — PHOENIX (AP) — Patrick Corbin had hitters chasing sliders in the dirt and made up a 65 mph pitch on the fly. Arizona's defense had a pair of spectacular plays behind him, the kind that end up in the highlight reel when history is made.
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AZ Snake Pit
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ESPN:
Taijuan Walker has UCL injury; Diamondbacks unsure of severity — Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker has an injured ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, but the team is uncertain about the severity of the injury. — Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters Tuesday …
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.
Discussion:
Arizona Republic and baseballmusings.com
Bob McManaman / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers
Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers
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MLB Baseball News …, AZ Snake Pit and MLB Daily Dish
Tim Reynolds / Toronto Sun:
A homer at home: Lindor's shot helps Indians top Twins 6-1 — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) A home run, at his homecoming. — Say this for Francisco Lindor: He clearly has a flair for the dramatic. — Playing as a big leaguer in his native Puerto Rico for the first time …
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Francisco Lindor hits emotional home run in MLB's return to Puerto Rico — Major League Baseball's appearance in Puerto Rico this week is much more than a two-game series between the Cleveland Indians and the Minnesota Twins. — The island, still recovering from the destruction caused …
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MLB Trade Rumors, Let's Go Tribe, Twinkie Town, WKYC-TV, The Comeback, MLB Baseball News … and Deadspin
Alex Butler / UPI:
Indians' Francisco Lindor clubs emotional homer in Puerto Rico homecoming — Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor drove the crowd into bedlam by smacking a home run against the Minnesota Twins in San Juan, Puerto Rico. — The blast came in the top of the fifth inning Tuesday at Hiram Birthorn Stadium.
Discussion:
Sporting News and Let's Go Tribe
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Francisco Lindor homers, Corey Kluber deals as Cleveland Indians top Minnesota Twins in Puerto Rico
Francisco Lindor homers, Corey Kluber deals as Cleveland Indians top Minnesota Twins in Puerto Rico
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New York Times and NESN.com
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.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Viva El Birdos
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cold, wet spring has put a damper on Cubs' opening homestand — Chicago Tribune — Another day, another postponement. — The Cubs have been in a difficult position during their first homestand, trying to decide whether to postpone games because of inclement weather.
Mark Gonzales / Baltimore Sun:
Cubs lose to Cardinals 5-3 in Anthony Rizzo's return
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Shohei Ohtani's Angels tenure faces its first real taste of adversity vs. Red Sox — ANAHEIM — It was the biggest party the Los Angeles Angels ever hosted in the month of April. — They packed the joint Tuesday night, selling out the Big A, with their second-biggest crowd at Angel Stadium …
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Sporting News and ESPN
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Bill Plaschke / The Charlotte Observer:
For Ohtani, his third start is charmless, but he's young, and it's early
Alden GonzalezESPN / ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani leaves with blister after two ineffective innings
Shohei Ohtani leaves with blister after two ineffective innings
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Associated Press and baseballmusings.com
Greg Beacham / WFXT:
Angels' Ohtani lasts only 2 innings vs Boston in 3rd start
Angels' Ohtani lasts only 2 innings vs Boston in 3rd start
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Over the Monster, Beyond the Box Score, MLB Baseball News …, Surviving Grady and Halos Heaven
ESPN:
Who was too high or too low in MLBRank — Our yearly Top 100 rankings have hit the press, which means that in my semi-official capacity as the ombudsnerd, it's time to submit our list for a bit of a roast. What's the fun of a list if you don't disagree with it, after all? — EDITOR'S PICKS
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ESPN:
Roundtable: Answering the biggest questions for Nos. 50-1 — We're finishing off our top 100 rankings. Who will drop out of the top 10? What will the top five look like next year? We asked our experts to give their thoughts on some of the biggest questions that came out of the top 50.
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MLBRank 50-1: Trout is clear No. 1, but who comes next? — Who are the best players in Major League Baseball going to be for the 2018 season? — EDITOR'S PICKS — Which ranking is the most head-scratching? What will the top five look like next year?
Bill Center / UPI:
San Diego Padres' Luis Perdomo returns to face Los Angeles Dodgers — SAN DIEGO — The last time Luis Perdomo threw a pitch in anger was opening the third inning at Coors Field in Denver on April 11. — The right-hander threw it behind Nolan Arenado. A brawl ensued and Perdomo was hit with a five-game suspension.
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Associated Press:
Grandal, Dodgers beat Padres 7-3 after Jansen's blown save — SAN DIEGO (AP) - Yasmani Grandal hit a go-ahead, two-run double with one out in the 12th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame Kenley Jansen's blown save to beat the San Diego Padres 7-3 Tuesday night for their season-high third straight win.
Discussion:
True Blue LA
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Aaron Boone ponders dropping struggling Giancarlo Stanton lower in lineup — NEW YORK - As Giancarlo Stanton's struggles at Yankee Stadium persist, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday night he may entertain the possibility of moving the slugger down in the batting order in hopes of jumpstarting his bat.
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Sporting News, Associated Press, Fish Stripes and New York Post
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Associated Press:
McCullers strikes out 11 as Astros shut down Mariners — SEATTLE (AP) - Lance McCullers Jr. matched his career high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings of one-hit ball, Brian McCann hit a tiebreaking two-run home run and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
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.
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Detroit Free Press, ESPN, Deadspin, NESN.com, Bleacher Report and The Comeback
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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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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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South Side Sox
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Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Belt's infield single the only Giants hit, Cueto's brilliance wasted in 1-0 loss — PHOENIX-One starter dazzled with an array of pitches that danced and darted, flummoxed and fazed, and ultimately missed bats to the tune of 11 strikeouts in a brilliant outing. — The other starter chased a no-hitter.
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit, MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
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Ben Walker / Star Tribune:
Gonzalez wins again at Citi Field, Nationals beat Mets 5-2 — NEW YORK — Gio Gonzalez improved to 11-1 at Citi Field, Trea Turner kept Washington in gear all game and the Nationals beat the New York Mets 5-2 Tuesday night. — A day after topping the Mets with an eighth-inning rally …
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Federal Baseball, Amazin' Avenue and MLB Baseball News …
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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 …
Discussion:
The Good Phight and Phillies Nation