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8:55 PM ET, April 22, 2018

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Associated Press:
Mariners can't complete sweep against Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Nomar Mazara and Joey Gallo hit impressive home runs in the same inning, and the Texas Rangers avoided a series sweep with a 7-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.  —  Mazara pulled a shot into the right-center seats beyond …
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Associated Press:
Mariners recall Ramirez for season debut in finale at Texas  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have recalled right-hander Erasmo Ramirez from a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma to make his season debut starting the series finale at Texas.  —  Ramirez didn't appear …
Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Ichiro remains on the roster as Mariners option Guillermo Heredia to Class AAA Tacoma
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Associated Press:
Cruz 100th homer at Texas as Mariners beat Rangers 9-7
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
As Danny Farquhar fights for life, friends from a decade in baseball balance hope, heartbreak  —  This isn't supposed to happen, not to a professional athlete, not to one of the nicest guys and kindest souls you'll ever want to meet, not to a 31-year-old husband with three young children.
Discussion: Daily Mail and baseballmusings.com
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox offering space, remaining respectful to Danny Farquhar's family  —  White Sox manager Rick Renteria discusses keeping players updated on Danny Farquhar's status on Sunday, April 22, 2018.  (Teddy Greenstein/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  White Sox officials …
Discussion: WFXT and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Matt Carlson / Associated Press:
Reddick's 2 homers lead Astros to another rout of White Sox  —  The Astros sent nine men to the plate in the first as they capitalized on Lucas Giolito's lack of command.  —  CHICAGO - Josh Reddick hit a grand slam and a solo homer, and the Houston Astros pounded the reeling Chicago White Sox 10-1 …
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:   White Sox keep it below double digits but lose again to Astros, 7-1
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Yankees try to stay above .500 vs. Blue Jays  —  NEW YORK — In the last two weeks, the New York Yankees have made it above .500 only to fall back to the break-even point again.  —  The Yankees are 10-9 heading into the finale of a four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday …
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Gleyber Torres embraced by Yankees fans despite 0-for-4 major-league debut  —  The fans at Yankee Stadium booed louder than they have even for Giancarlo Stanton this month immediately after top prospect Gleyber Torres flied out in the eighth inning on Sunday, the fourth consecutive …
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Yankees manager Aaron Boone discusses that controversial review
Discussion: CBS New York
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:   ‘Super excited’ Gleyber Torres to make major-league debut against Blue Jays
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Zack Wheeler misses out on sweet homecoming as Mets may shake up back end of rotation
Michael Kelly / Associated Press:
Rockies' Arenado out at plate in game-ending replay reversal … Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow, left, tags out Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado at home plate as he tries to advance to score but instead becomes the final out in the bottom of the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Denver.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Cubs' Kris Bryant passes initial tests after getting hit in helmet by pitch
ESPN:   Rockies place Carlos Gonzalez on DL; Gerardo Parra begins suspension
Jack Etkin / UPI:
Cubs turn to Quintana in rubber game vs. Rockies
Discussion: Purple Row and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
Davis homers off Price in 8th, A's top Red Sox 4-1  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Khris Davis hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off David Price with two outs in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Sunday.  —  A day after getting no-hit by Sean Manaea …
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Oakland Athletics' Sean Manaea no-hits Boston Red Sox
Discussion: NESN.com
Gideon Rubin / Associated Press:
Sean Manaea throws no-hitter in Athletics' 3-0 victory over Red Sox
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers squander lead, fall to Royals, 8-5  —  What happened: The Detroit Tigers had a chance to reach .500, but fell to 9-11 with an 8-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon.  —  Lefty Francisco Liriano's no-hit bid ended in the sixth inning on a solo home run to left …
Discussion: Royals Review and Bless You Boys
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Depleted bullpen bombs in Detroit Tigers' 8-5 loss to Royals  —  The Detroit Tigers needed better results from the bullpen arms they used on Sunday against the Royals.  Unfortunately, those arms “misfired” repeatedly, according to manager Ron Gardenhire, and the Tigers went on to lose, 8-5, at Comerica Park.
Detroit Free Press:   Next Slide  —  Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano …
Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals complete sweep of Reds with 9-2 win  —  If only the Cardinals could convince the Reds to stay around longer.  —  The Cardinals completed a sweep of Cincinnati and went to 7-0 against them this season with a 9-2 win on a soggy Sunday at Busch Stadium.
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Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   O'Neill gets his first start for Sunday finale with Reds
Bucky Dent / UPI:
Reds seek relief from struggling ways vs. Cards
ESPN:
Brandon Belt sets MLB record, sees 21 pitches in AB before lining out  —  San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt set a Major League Baseball record Sunday when he battled out a 21-pitch at-bat against Los Angeles Angels rookie right-hander Jaime Barria.
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:   Giants' Brandon Belt retired after record 21-pitch at-bat, homers later
Associated Press:
Yelich homers as Brewers complete sweep against Marlins  —  Fish fall 4-2  —  MILWAUKEE - Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer, Junior Guerra worked five innings and three relievers did the rest for the Milwaukee Brewers, who completed a four-game sweep of the Miami Marlins with a 4-2 win on Sunday.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Brewers send Guerra to mound in bid to sweep Marlins
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Doug Padilla / UPI:
Nationals, Dodgers vie for series win  —  LOS ANGELES — As far as primetime games before a national audience go, it is hard to do much better than the two best teams in baseball over the last six years.  —  That is the draw Sunday night when the Nationals and Dodgers clash at Dodger Stadium.
Discussion: True Blue LA and Federal Baseball
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Bill Shaikin / The Charlotte Observer:   It's real seventh heaven for Dodgers' Ryu
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Finally, some good news for the Cincinnati Reds: Eugenio Suarez is ahead of schedule  —  ST. LOUIS - Eugenio Suarez is throwing and hitting.  That's a sliver of good news in the doom-and-gloom world of the Reds.  —  Suarez has been on the disabled list with a fractured thumb since April 9.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:   Scratch Buddy Bell off the list of potential Cincinnati Reds managers; he's happy in his front office role
Associated Press:
This Date in Baseball  —  1903 — The New York Highlanders won their first game as a major league team, 7-2 over the Washington Senators.  —  1913 — New York Giants ace Christy Mathewson beat the Phillies 3-1, throwing just 67 pitches.  —  1939 — Rookie Ted Williams went 4-for-5 …
Reuters:
Corbin stays hot as D-backs top Padres, 4-2  —  Arizona shortstop Nick Ahmed hit a two-run homer in a four-run fourth inning and left-hander Patrick Corbin became the fourth four-game winner in the majors with the Diamondbacks' 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on Sunday.
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
Associated Press:
Taylor's single leads Arkansas to 9-3 win over Springfield  —  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Chuck Taylor hit a run-scoring single in the third inning, leading the Arkansas Travelers to a 9-3 win over the Springfield Cardinals on Sunday.  —  The single by Taylor, part of a two-run inning …
 
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Place Anthony Rendon On 10-Day DL
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Altherr's RBI hit gives Phils 3-2 win and sweep over Pirates
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Associated Press:
Perez's double leads Omaha to 4-1 win over Nashville
Mark Didtler / Associated Press:
Carloz Gomez homers in 9th to lift Rays past Twins 8-6 for series sweep
Associated Press:
Peralta, McKenna lead Frederick to 6-2 win over Wilmington
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets hoping Matt Harvey can benefit from bullpen stint like Carlos Carrasco, Danny Duffy
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Todd Frazier, Jay Bruce not in starting lineup as Mets close series vs. Atlanta
Discussion: NorthJersey.com
Tampa Bay Times:
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Willson Contreras and Addison Russell sit as Cubs try to win series finale at Colorado
 

 
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