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Associated Press:
Skaggs shuts down Astros; Angels win 2-0 after call reversed  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Yuli Gurriel was thrown out at third base by catcher Martin Maldonado to end the game after an original safe call was reversed on replay, giving the Los Angeles Angels a 2-0 win over Houston on Monday night that ended the Astros' six-game winning streak.
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Jorge L. Ortiz / Arizona Republic:
MLB tanking: Nine teams that can wait 'til next year after a wretched first month  —  Much as baseball likes to tout its parity, a substantial number of teams entered the season with what seemed like virtually no shot at reaching the playoffs.  —  Now we have confirmation.
Discussion: USA Today
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Ohtani gets fourth start as Angels take on Astros  —  HOUSTON — Instead of prolonging the anxiety that often accompanies that first call-up to the majors, the Los Angeles Angels wasted no time giving right-hander Justin Anderson his big-league debut.  —  Anderson, a native Houstonian …
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Skaggs dazzles, Angels beat Astros 2-0
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:   Can Shohei Ohtani close the gap between Angels, Astros? We're about to find out
Bob Nightengale / Arizona Republic:
Patrick Corbin may be the next Yankees ace. For now, he dominates for the Diamondbacks.
ABC News:
Jenny Cavnar breaks barriers, calls televised play-by-play
Discussion: Purple Row
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Pham to return after brief absence  —  Center fielder Tommy Pham, the Cardinals' best overall player so far, said he wasn't at 100 percent to play Sunday as he missed his second game in succession with a groin injury.  “I'd rather wait until Tuesday,” said Pham, who expects to be in the lineup against the New York Mets.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
John Smoltz, former Braves pitcher, believes Matt Harvey may not be done just yet despite demotion to the bullpen  —  ST LOUIS — That July night in 2001, John Smoltz had already started 356 games and won 157 of them.  The four-time all-star was as nervous as a rookie when he got ready for his first appearance out of the bullpen.
Bucky Dent / UPI:
Things get tougher for Cardinals, who are set to host Mets  —  The MLB welcome wagon, aka the Cincinnati Reds, has left town.  —  Now the St. Louis Cardinals have to validate their recent streak of wins against MLB's worst team by continuing to win games against better ones, like the New York Mets …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Preview: Cardinals vs. Mets
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Cards' Wong isn't worried about slow start at the plate
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Miguel Andujar, Gleyber Torres, Giancarlo Stanton star in Yanks' rout  —  NEW YORK — The Yankees' big bats had a breakout night Monday in the Bronx, headlined by a series of home runs from the likes of vets Giancarlo Stanton and Didi Gregorius and fresher faces such as Tyler Austin and Miguel Andujar.
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Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Miguel Mashing  —  Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter.  —  Much of the attention with the Yankees the last couple days has understandably revolved around Gleyber Torres, but there's another youngster in pinstripes that's doing his best to get noticed.
UPI:
Yankees' Andujar has come far, may keep going vs. Twins  —  NEW YORK — While Brandon Drury is inching closer to returning, rookie Miguel Andujar is giving first-year manager Aaron Boone something to think about when making up lineup cards and deciding who plays third base for the New York Yankees.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Baseball roundup: Reds rally for first win under Riggleman
Christian Red / New York Daily News:   Yankees hoping Masahiro Tanaka's bounceback effort against Twins is sign of things to come
Chicago Tribune:
White Sox's Avisail Garcia goes on 10-day DL with a strained right hamstring  —  White Sox starter Carson Fulmer discusses the team's offensive outpouring and his outing against the Mariners on Monday, April 23, 2018.  (Teddy Greenstein/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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Tom Musick / UPI:
Abreu aims for big game as White Sox host Mariners  —  After only 19 games, Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu already is in midseason form.  —  Abreu will look to increase his hitting streak to eight games Tuesday evening when Chicago (5-14) hosts the Seattle Mariners (11-10) in the second game of a three-game set.
Associated Press:   White Sox start hot, beat Mariners in Chicago
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox offense comes to life with 10-4 victory over Mariners
Discussion: South Side Sox
Associated Press:   MLB: Danny Farquhar alert after surgery
Beth Harris / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Buehler!  Top prospect shines in Dodgers' 2-1 win over Miami  —  Miami Marlins center fielder Lewis Brinson runs into the wall as fans catch a ball hit for a solo home run by Los Angeles Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 23, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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Andy McCullough / Baltimore Sun:
Walker Buehler throws heat at Miami
Discussion: Baltimore Sun
Doug Padilla / UPI:   Marlins look for better outing vs. Dodgers
Associated Press:
Williamson 2-run homer highlights Giants' 4-2 win over Nats  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Mac Williamson remade his swing during the offseason to become a more consistent power hitter.  He added a leg kick, lowered his hands, found better balance all in an effort to keep the bat in the zone longer and give himself more room for error.
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:   Nationals' Roark looks to continue success vs. Giants
Jeff Faraudo / Mercury News:
Lineup shuffle pays off for Giants
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
Jeff Seidel / UPI:
Orioles aim to heat up against Rays  —  BALTIMORE — The Tampa Bay Rays come into Baltimore with a four-game winning streak after sweeping the Twins over the weekend and will try to extend that run versus the Orioles on Tuesday at Camden Yards.  —  The Rays (8-13) will send Jake Faria (1-1 …
Discussion: Camden Chat
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Associated Press:   Carlos Carrasco outduels Kevin Gausman as Cleveland Indians beat Baltimore Orioles 2-1
Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Despite quality start and immaculate inning, Orioles' Kevin Gausman loses to Indians, 2-1
ESPN:
Brian Snitker: Jose Bautista ‘in such great game-ready shape’  —  Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker confirmed Tuesday that Joey Bautista will start at third base when he's promoted from the minors, which Snitker expects to be soon.  —  “I don't think he'll need that much (time),” Snitker said of Bautista.
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Reuters:
Riggleman gets first win as Reds top Braves, 10-4
Discussion: Red Reporter and Talking Chop
Alan Robinson / UPI:   Braves could bolster roster before series ends with Reds
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians To Sign Melky Cabrera  —  TODAY: Cabrera can earn at a $1MM annual rate and achieve up to another million in incentives, on Heyman of Fan Rag tweets.  There's an opt-out date as well, though full details remain unreported.  —  YESTERDAY: The Indians have reportedly agreed …
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WKYC-TV:
REPORT | Cleveland Indians sign veteran OF Melky Cabrera to minor league contract
Discussion: Sportsnet.ca
Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Under the radar signings big reason Blue Jays offence has come to life  —  This week's series between the Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox represents two clubs who have scored the most runs in the AL.  —  And while it's no surprise that the Red Sox, heading into Monday's games …
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Larry Millson / UPI:   Red Sox look to start another win streak vs. Blue Jays
Matt Calkins / Sacramento Bee:
What are the Mariners thinking?  Keeping Ichiro is purely illogical  —  So ... are the Mariners going to bring Griffey back again?  Maybe sign Randy Johnson to strengthen the rotation?  Hell, if the price is right, they can probably lure Russell Wilson away from the Yankees.
Steve Habel / UPI:
A's hope to keep momentum going vs. Rangers  —  The Achilles' heel for the Texas Rangers through the first month of the 2018 season has been relief pitching.  —  That situation reared its ugly head again Monday when two relievers allowed six runs in the ninth inning to all but hand …
Jack Etkin / UPI:
Rockies face Padres, seek elusive home win  —  DENVER — In dire need of a win at Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies hope starter Kyle Freeland on Tuesday can find a mound groove, heretofore elusive this season.  —  Eric Lauer will make his major league debut for the San Diego Padres …
 
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