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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks at Philadelphia Phillies … PHILADELPHIA - After launching the decisive home run off a Zack Greinke slider on Wednesday night, the Phillies' Aaron Altherr acknowledged he was looking for an off-speed pitch in that situation. — As for why, he wouldn't say …
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The Good Phight, AZ Snake Pit and MLB Baseball News …
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Rob Tornoe / Philly.com:
Today's Phillies-Diamondbacks game only available on Facebook — Good luck finding this afternoon's Phillies game on television. — Fans hoping to watch one of baseball's hottest teams take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park today at 1:05 p.m. will once again have to log into Facebook …
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The Good Phight and AZ Snake Pit
Associated Press:
Diamondbacks power past Phillies 8-2 — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jarrod Dyson, Nick Ahmed and David Peralta homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks earned an 8-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. — The Diamondbacks improved to 17-7, matching the best 24-game start in franchise history.
Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
Altherr goes deep to back Arrieta, Phils beat D'Backs 5-3
Discussion:
Phillies Nation and The Good Phight
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies answer back with feel-good win | Extra Innings
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Philly.com
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Jeimer Candelario (sore wrist) sits; Castellanos next? — PITTSBURGH — Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire gave Jeimer Candelario Thursday off after noticing the third baseman wince a couple times because of a sore left wrist on Wednesday.
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Bless You Boys
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — PITTSBURGH — Alex Wilson was at a loss when trying to explain what's gone wrong. — He's just frustrated with the results and the home runs he keeps giving up. — After a horrendous spring - which isn't abnormal for him - he hasn't been able to correct course in the regular season.
Alex Butler / UPI:
Tigers' Leonys Martin gets hit in groin before belting homer — Detroit Tigers center fielder Leonys Martin had an entertaining first at-bat in a 13-10 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, homering after getting hit in the groin. — Martin stepped in to face Pirates righty Jameson Taillon …
Discussion:
Bucs Dugout
Steve Herrick / Associated Press:
Homers lift Indians past Cubs, but Miller injured in 4-1 win — Cleveland Indians' Andrew Miller reacts after having thrown only two pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning in a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cleveland. Miller had to leave the game. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Brew Crew Ball
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WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians place reliever Andrew Miller on 10-day disabled list — According to the team, he suffered a strained left hamstring. — CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have placed left-handed reliever Andrew Miller on the 10-day disabled list, the team's Twitter account announced Thursday.
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe and MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Miller put on DL by Indians due to strained hamstring — CLEVELAND (AP) — Reliever Andrew Miller has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Cleveland Indians because of a strained left hamstring. — Miller grabbed the back of his leg after throwing a pitch to the Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo …
Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Waiting on reinforcement, Indians host Mariners
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U.S.S. Mariner and Lookout Landing
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Atlanta Braves phenom Ronald Acuña hits first MLB home run - then drives in go-ahead run — The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have been riding some hot hitting and stingy pitching. Can they actually dethrone the Houston Astros in the AL West? Time — CONNECT
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Talking Chop and MLB Baseball News …
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Acuna, Albies homer as Braves win 7-4, drop Reds to 5-20
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Associated Press
Associated Press:
Eugenio Suarez returning from DL after broken thumb
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MLB Baseball News … and Red Reporter
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Fan celebrates catching Ronald Acuna's first home run at GABP
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NESN.com
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
In erasing Yawkey Way from Fenway Park, Red Sox, Boston seize opportunity from shame — The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have been riding some hot hitting and stingy pitching. Can they actually dethrone the Houston Astros in the AL West? Time — CONNECT
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Paul Attfield / Associated Press:
Betts hits 2 HRs as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 4-3
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter and Over the Monster
Evan Grossman / New York Daily News:
Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park renamed over former Red Sox owner's racist legacy
Discussion:
Over the Monster, NPR and Deadspin
Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Orioles 3B Tim Beckham out at least 6 weeks after surgery — BALTIMORE — The bad news just keeps coming for the Baltimore Orioles. — Infielder Tim Beckham had core muscle surgery on Thursday morning and is expected to be out until at least early June, according to manager Buck Showalter.
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Associated Press
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
A look back at the longest Brewers' winning streaks in franchise history — For the 16th time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers have won at least eight consecutive games after dismissing the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. As the Brewers head into a four-game series vs …
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Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Brewers visit Cubs with eight-game hot streak in tow
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MLB Baseball News …
Daily Record:
Mets won't skip struggling lefty Steven Matz, who is 1-2 with a 4.98 ERA — Mickey Callaway on Noah Syndergaard Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — ST. LOUIS— Indications are Steven Matz will make his next start although Mets manager Mickey Callaway has yet to confirm Matz will pitch against Atlanta next week.
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Mike Fitzpatrick / Baltimore Sun:
Didi goes deep again, Austin powers Yankees past Twins 7-4 — Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius makes the last out of the game in a foggy haze Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. (Elsa/Getty Images) — Didi Gregorius homered for the fourth straight game and added two RBIs …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley and Twinkie Town
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Roger Rubin / Newsday:
Didi Gregorius insists he's not a home run hitter, but results prove him wrong
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Pinstripe Alley and MLB Baseball News …
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies' Carlos Santana trying to break his funk like Aaron Altherr did — Carlos Santana stopped Aaron Altherr a few days ago to see how the outfielder was feeling. The two started the season in wicked slumps. And they were waiting to break out. — Altherr told Santana he felt “great.”
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar ‘progressing’ and on his feet after ruptured aneurysm — Photos of White Sox relief pitcher Danny Farquhar. — Chicago Tribune — The White Sox took the field for batting practice Friday at Kauffman Stadium wearing a shirt that reflects the wishes of the players.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Bandaged Pham has a simple solution for getting back in the lineup today — Tommy Pham, who whacked himself in the forehead with his bat in an accident in the batting cage Wednesday night, is back in Mike Matheny's Cardinals lineup for Thursday afternoon's game. — He has a bandage on his forehead and different headgear.
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MLB Baseball News … and Viva El Birdos
