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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
After flexing his power at Memphis, slugger O'Neill joins Cardinals at Wrigley — CHICAGO • By the time he got to Wrigley Field from the airport Wednesday morning, outfielder Tyler O'Neill was operating, he guessed, on about 30 minutes of sleep. — “I'll tell you what,” he said.
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David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: When it comes to conclusions on the Cubs after 15 games, best to avoid extremes — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses starter Tyler Chatwood's command issues against the Cardinals on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals-Cubs game postponed with more cold, snow expected at Wrigley
Cardinals-Cubs game postponed with more cold, snow expected at Wrigley
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Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Cubs-Cards try to beat weather again
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Thames, old story for Cincinnati Reds in a 2-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers — MILWAUKEE - It was the same, old story Wednesday as it was Tuesday. Or Thames, old story. — The Reds managed only three hits, they got a decent outing from the starter, and Eric Thames' two-run home run …
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American League / Associated Press:
Baseball roundup: Yelich, Davies lead Brewers past Reds — Center fielder Christian Yelich returned from the disabled list and made a dazzling sliding catch on a fly ball that deflected off the glove of left fielder Hernan Perez, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the visiting Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Wednesday afternoon.
Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Brewers' Christian Yelich faces former team, Marlins — Christian Yelich thought he was going to be part of the group that led the Miami Marlins back to relevance in the National League. — Then new ownership, led by future Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, orchestrated yet another rebuilding project …
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NY Mets: Mickey Callaway being selective when getting Jose Reyes at-bats, playing time — NEW YORK — Mickey Callaway believes Jose Reyes will heat up at the plate. Until he does, the Mets manager has to be selective when it comes to getting Reyes at-bats.
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes hopes grand slam in Mets' win over Nats is the hit that will finally end early-season slump — In the bottom of the fifth inning Wednesday night, Yoenis Cespedes swung through a 92-mph fastball from Nationals starter Tanner Roark for his second strikeout of the game and 29th …
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Mickey Callaway raises eyebrows with quick hook of Steven Matz, but hard to question Mets skipper following 11-5 win over Nats — Eighth-inning bullpen implosions have been contagious at Citi Field this week, and the first-place Mets used Washington's reciprocal meltdown to spare …
Tim Reynolds / Associated Press:
Mayor: Puerto Rico blackout won't affect Indians-Twins game — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Major League Baseball is planning to play the finale of the Minnesota-Cleveland series in Puerto Rico as scheduled Wednesday night, despite an island-wide blackout.
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Indians' Francisco Lindor clubs emotional homer in Puerto Rico homecoming
Indians' Francisco Lindor clubs emotional homer in Puerto Rico homecoming
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Tim Reynolds / Toronto Sun:
A homer at home: Lindor's shot helps Indians top Twins 6-1
A homer at home: Lindor's shot helps Indians top Twins 6-1
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Associated Press:
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ‘absolutely not’ wavering on using Kenley Jansen — SAN DIEGO — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts won't hesitate to send Kenley Jansen out for save opportunities despite the closer's shaky start to the season. — “Absolutely not.
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Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles lose fifth straight, 6-5 to Tigers, on Dixon Machado's walk-off homer — The Baltimore Orioles lose to the Detroit Tigers, 4-2, to open the series. (Jon Meoli, Baltimore Sun video) — The Orioles lose to the Tigers. 4-2. (Denise Sanders, Baltimore Sun video)
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera still raking at age 35
Associated Press:
Yankees sign 1B/OF Lind to minor league deal — NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have signed first baseman/outfielder Adam Lind to a minor league deal. — The Yankees announced the contract on Wednesday. Lind will report to the team's complex in Tampa, Florida, for extended spring training.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees bring back Adam Lind on minor-league deal: report
Yankees bring back Adam Lind on minor-league deal: report
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Associated Press:
Slugger Jose Bautista, Braves agree to minor league deal — ATLANTA (AP) — Six-time All-Star Jose Bautista and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a minor league contract — Under the deal announced Wednesday, Bautista would receive a $1 million, one-year deal if added to the 40-man major league roster.
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Atlanta Braves sign Jose Bautista to Minor League contract
Atlanta Braves sign Jose Bautista to Minor League contract
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Associated Press:
Mariners recall OF Ben Gamel, option LHP Ariel Miranda — SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners are going with five outfielders for now after recalling Ben Gamel from Triple-A Tacoma and optioning left-handed pitcher Ariel Miranda back to the minors. — Seattle's roster shuffling finally allowed …
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Charles Odum / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Braves beat Phillies, await word on Freeman's status — Philadelphia Phillies' Vince Velasquez singles during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) — Philadelphia Phillies' Andrew Knapp scores …
Will Graves / Pueblo Chiefton:
Pirates avoid sweep, pound Rockies 10-2 … Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) — GENE J. PUSKAR
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton's sluggish start drawing boo's — Here's a thought for all those kind-hearted Yankees fans who get their kicks booing and jeering Giancarlo Stanton: — You're not helping. — The club's new slugger can proclaim all he wants that the Bronx cheers he continues …
Associated Press:
Diamondbacks' Walker out for season with UCL tear — PHOENIX (AP) — Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker is headed for season-ending surgery to repair a partial elbow ligament tear. — The 25-year-old Walker pitched just two innings in his last start Saturday at Los Angeles before departing due to discomfort in his right arm.
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Mahtook battling through demotion: ‘Gut punch for sure’ — TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Mud Hens manager Doug Mientkiewicz said he began to understand some of Mikie Mahtook's issues over an initial 45-minute conversation. — “I didn't ask one thing about his swing,” Mientkiewicz said Tuesday afternoon at Fifth Third Field.
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Memphis pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon struck by line drive to make return to Principal Park — Daniel Poncedeleon has kept all the letters, the cards and even a poster a school of kids sent to him last year. — They all came pouring in to the Memphis Redbirds pitcher after he was struck …