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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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USA Today and Twinkie Town
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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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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Tim Reynolds / Associated Press:
Indians-Twins play on, even after blackout hits San Juan — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The lights were on for Cleveland and Minnesota on Wednesday night, while much of the rest of Puerto Rico was without electricity after yet another blow to efforts across the island to recover from damage caused by Hurricane Maria.
Alex Butler / UPI:
Indians' Francisco Lindor clubs emotional homer in Puerto Rico homecoming
Discussion:
Sporting News, WKYC-TV and USA Today
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals-Cubs game postponed with more cold, snow expected at Wrigley — CHICAGO • As much trouble as the Cardinals had at Wrigley Field last season, at least they were able to play games there. — The weather improved to 2-1 against them without throwing a pitch.
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: When it comes to conclusions on the Cubs after 15 games, best to avoid extremes
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cubs' lack of production from leadoff spot an early-season concern
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cold, wet spring has put a damper on Cubs' opening homestand
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carpenter warms up as Cardinals edge Cubs, 5-3, in chilly night at Wrigley
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Viva El Birdos
ESPN:
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?
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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
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
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Deadspin, Royals Review, Talking Chop, MLB Daily Dish, MLB Baseball News … and Bluebird Banter
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees bring back Adam Lind on minor-league deal: report
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish
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 …
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AZ Snake Pit
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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.
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
Bob McManaman / USA Today:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants
Discussion:
Arizona Republic, AZ Snake Pit and baseballmusings.com
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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MLB Baseball News …, baseballmusings.com and Brew Crew Ball
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Associated Press:
Noll's single leads Potomac to 9-5 win over Salem — SALEM, Va. (AP) — Jake Noll hit a run-scoring single in the first inning, leading the Potomac Nationals to a 9-5 win over the Salem Red Sox on Wednesday. — The single by Noll started the scoring in a five-run inning and gave the Nationals a 1-0 lead.
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Bill Plaschke / The Charlotte Observer:
For Ohtani, his third start is charmless, but he's young, and it's early
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Shohei Ohtani's Angels tenure faces its first real taste of adversity vs. Red Sox
Discussion:
Sporting News and ESPN
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 …
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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:
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:
MLB Baseball News …, sports.MyNorthwest.com and The Crawfish Boxes
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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 …
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
With Jason Vargas nearing return to Mets, Mickey Callaway considering six-man rotation — Jason Vargas is nearing a return to the majors, and once the lefthander is ready to take the mound for his 2018 Mets debut, manager Mickey Callaway will have a decision to make with his starting staff.
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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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MLB Baseball News …, Camden Chat and Bless You Boys
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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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Associated Press
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies think Carlos Santana's struggles are just tough luck — ATLANTA - Carlos Santana has just eight hits in his first 59 at-bats to register the third lowest batting average in the National League. It has been nearly two weeks since Santana's last multi-hit game and his extra base hit came on April 9.
