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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees roll to fifth straight win, beat Twins 7-4 behind Didi Gregorius' hot bat — The Yankees continue to hit - and win - in The Bronx. — Galvanized by third-inning homers from red-hot hitter Didi Gregorius and solid fill-in Tyler Austin, the Bombers improved their winning streak …
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Sonny Gray hasn't approached Matt Harvey territory just yet, but the Yankee pitcher continues to be a mess on the mound — About the best you can say for Sonny Gray is that he hasn't nosedived all the way to Matt Harvey territory yet. — But it's fair to say that Gray is fast becoming a Harvey-like enigma to the Yankees.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Brandon Drury takes next step toward Yankees return with Triple-A rehab game — Brandon Drury will play in his first minor-league rehab game on Wednesday night with Triple-A Scranton. — Drury will bat second and play third base. He has been out since April 7 due to migraines and blurred vision.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
John Harper / New York Daily News:
If it helps Sonny Gray, Aaron Boone needs to concede allowing Austin Romine to be righthander's personal catcher
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Didi Gregorius, New York Yankees continue series vs. Minnesota Twins
Didi Gregorius, New York Yankees continue series vs. Minnesota Twins
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, baseballmusings.com and Pinstripe Alley
Brett Bodner / New York Daily News:
Twins first baseman Logan Morrison on Yankees fans: 'You can't fix stupid'
Zach Miller / Daily Record:
Logan Morrison: 'You can't fix stupid' Yankees fans
Logan Morrison: 'You can't fix stupid' Yankees fans
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New York Post and Twin Cities
Cincinnati.com:
Next Slide — Reds manager Jim Riggleman asked a lot of his bullpen when he pulled starter Brandon Finnegan after five innings Wednesday. The bullpen would have to hold a one-run lead for four innings - the night after pitching six innings. — The relievers weren't up to it.
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Associated Press:
Braves promoting top outfield prospect Acuna from Triple-A
Braves promoting top outfield prospect Acuna from Triple-A
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop and baseballmusings.com
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Top Braves prospect Acuna to debut against Reds at GABP
Top Braves prospect Acuna to debut against Reds at GABP
Discussion:
Talking Chop
Tom Groeschen / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: Fans staying away with combination of bad team, bad weather
Associated Press:
Zunino homers to back Hernandez, Mariners beat White Sox 4-3 — CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Zunino homered and scored twice to back Felix Hernandez in the Seattle Mariners' 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. — Chicago's Yoan Moncada hit his first career leadoff homer.
Discussion:
Lookout Landing and South Side Sox
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox fall to Mariners 4-3, lose for 16th time in last 19 games — Photos from the White Sox-Mariners game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — The game started with such promise. — Yoan Moncada creamed Felix Hernandez's first pitch into the seats beyond right field.
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MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Paredes' double leads Lakeland to 4-3 win over Dunedin — LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Isaac Paredes hit a run-scoring double in the first inning, leading the Lakeland Flying Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Dunedin Blue Jays in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — PITTSBURGH — Jordan Zimmermann chalked his outing up to bad luck. — Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said Zimmermann has “no luck” right now. — “We thought Zimm would go a little deeper, but it just didn't work out,” Gardenhire said after Zimmermann allowed six runs (three earned) on six hits over three innings.
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Associated Press:
Cardinals CF Pham leaves game against Mets with head injury — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cardinals center fielder Tommy Pham was removed from St. Louis' game against the New York Mets on Wednesday night in the bottom of the third inning due to a head injury sustained earlier in the day.
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Associated Press:
Gray strikes out 11 to help Rockies beat Padres 5-2 — DENVER (AP) — Jon Gray struck out 11 in six dominant innings and David Dahl lined a two-run triple, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. — Gray (2-4) had pinpoint control in scattering three hits …
Dave Del Grande / UPI:
San Francisco Giants hope to power way past Washington Nationals — SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants hope to continue their power surge against one of the top pitchers in the National League when they go for a series sweep against Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon.
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MLB Baseball News …, Federal Baseball and McCovey Chronicles
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Associated Press:
Trout hits 10th HR, Ohtani shaky, Angels beat Astros 8-7 — Mike Trout hit his major league-leading 10th homer and the Angels overcame another shaky outing by Shohei Ohtani to beat Houston 8-7 Tuesday night, tying a team record with their 11th straight road win. — HOUSTON (AP) — Shohei Ohtani didn't have a great start.
Discussion:
Halos Heaven
Associated Press:
Cubs' Bryant misses 2nd start in row after hit in helmet — CLEVELAND (AP) — Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is out of the lineup for the second straight game after being hit in the helmet by a pitch. — Cubs manager Joe Maddon made the decision to hold Bryant out of the series finale …
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Associated Press:
Indians' Andrew Miller leaves game with tight left hamstring — CLEVELAND — Indians relief ace Andrew Miller has left a game against the Chicago Cubs with left hamstring tightness. — Miller relieved Trevor Bauer with Cleveland leading 3-1 in the seventh inning Wednesday night. — EDITOR'S PICKS
Associated Press:
Changing Font: Athletics acquire shaky RHP Font from Dodgers — LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have acquired struggling right-hander Wilmer Font from the Los Angeles Dodgers for a minor league pitcher. — The trade was announced Wednesday, with the Dodgers getting lefty Logan Salow.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Athletics Nation
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks at Philadelphia Phillies … PHILADELPHIA - The Diamondbacks have a rotation filled with pitchers whose breaking balls have improved and turned into weapons. Right-hander Matt Koch's might not be that good - at least not yet - but his curveball at least has become a more useable pitch.
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
Associated Press:
Dunand's homer leads Jupiter to 6-2 win over Palm Beach — JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Joe Dunand hit a three-run home run in the third inning, leading the Jupiter Hammerheads to a 6-2 win over the Palm Beach Cardinals on Wednesday. — The home run by Dunand, part of a five-run inning …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Asdrubal Cabrera, Mets' best hitter this season, sidelined with hamstring injury — ST. LOUIS — Asdrubal Cabrera, the Mets most consistent player so far this season, was out of the lineup on Wednesday with right hamstring discomfort. — “His hammy was barking yesterday …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Cabrera heads to extended spring after signing with Indians — CLEVELAND (AP) — Veteran outfielder Melky Cabrera will report to extended spring training after signing a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. — Indians manager Terry Francona said Wednesday the 33-year-old Cabrera …
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe