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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 …
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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 — The play ended up not affecting the final outcome, but the Yanks were on the wrong end of what most watching believed to be a terrible decision to not overturn an out call at first base in the bottom of the eighth inning of Sunday's 5-1 victory over the Blue Jays.
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CBS New York
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
‘Super excited’ Gleyber Torres to make major-league debut against Blue Jays
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.
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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 …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox keep it below double digits but lose again to Astros, 7-1 — Photos from the White Sox-Astros game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday, April 22, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — Three days, three blowout losses to the Astros. — The only difference Sunday is that there were some beanings …
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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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Finally, some good news for the Cincinnati Reds: Eugenio Suarez is ahead of schedule
Bucky Dent / UPI:
Reds seek relief from struggling ways vs. Cards
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Red Reporter
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Scratch Buddy Bell off the list of potential Cincinnati Reds managers; he's happy in his front office role
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals notebook: Fowler performs on his big day
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos
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 …
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Steve Habel / UPI:
Mariners go for sweep of Rangers
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MLB Baseball News …, Lone Star Ball and Lookout Landing
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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Gideon Rubin / Associated Press:
Sean Manaea throws no-hitter in Athletics' 3-0 victory over Red Sox
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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 — The New York Yankees went to bat for a 10-year-old girl who was being bullied at school. All class in this video. USA TODAY Sports — CONNECT — It will look like a fly out in the box score …
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.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Kris Bryant passes initial tests after getting hit in helmet by pitch — Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant reacts after taking a pitch to the batting helmet from Rockies starter German Marquez in the first inning Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Denver. (David Zalubowski / AP) — Chicago Tribune
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Jack Etkin / UPI:
Cubs turn to Quintana in rubber game vs. Rockies
Discussion:
Purple Row and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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.
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True Blue LA and Federal Baseball
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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 …
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres … The Diamondbacks are planning on a Tuesday return for injured third baseman Jake Lamb, manager Torey Lovullo said on Sunday. — Lamb, who injured his left shoulder on April 3, has been rehabbing in extended spring training and is penciled …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Perez's double leads Omaha to 4-1 win over Nashville — PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a two-run double in the sixth inning, leading the Omaha Storm Chasers to a 4-1 win over the Nashville Sounds on Sunday. — The double by Perez, part of a three-run inning …
Mark Didtler / Associated Press:
Carloz Gomez homers in 9th to lift Rays past Twins 8-6 for series sweep — Rays OF Carlos Gomez, center, celebrates with teammates after his walk-off home run beat the Twins. — Slumping Carlos Gomez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep Sunday by beating the Minnesota Twins 8-6.
