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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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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Fan celebrates catching Ronald Acuna's first home run at GABP — Reds 3B back in lineup, with thumb healed/Tom Groeschen Tom Groeschen — It wasn't just any souvenir, and it fittingly wasn't just any home run catch celebration. — The fan who caught Atlanta Braves prospect Ronald Acuna's …
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com and NESN.com
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
Discussion:
Talking Chop and MLB Baseball News …
Evan Grossman / New York Daily News:
Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park renamed over former Red Sox owner's racist legacy
Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park renamed over former Red Sox owner's racist legacy
Discussion:
Over the Monster, NPR and Deadspin
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.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks at Philadelphia Phillies
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks at Philadelphia Phillies
Discussion:
The Good Phight, AZ Snake Pit and MLB Baseball News …
Rob Tornoe / Philly.com:
Today's Phillies-Diamondbacks game only available on Facebook
Today's Phillies-Diamondbacks game only available on Facebook
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit and The Good Phight
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.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, MLive.com and MLB Baseball News …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs manager Joe Maddon doesn't want to rush Kris Bryant to return — Chicago Tribune — Kris Bryant met with team doctor Stephen Adams before taking batting practice Thursday as the Cubs await the third baseman's return. — “I don't anticipate anything awful or bad,” manager Joe Maddon said once again.
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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 …
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Waiting on reinforcement, Indians host Mariners
Waiting on reinforcement, Indians host Mariners
Discussion:
Lookout Landing and U.S.S. Mariner
WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians place reliever Andrew Miller on 10-day disabled list
Cleveland Indians place reliever Andrew Miller on 10-day disabled list
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe and MLB Daily Dish
Steve Herrick / Associated Press:
Homers lift Indians past Cubs, but Miller injured in 4-1 win
Homers lift Indians past Cubs, but Miller injured in 4-1 win
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Gary Sanchez calls first walk-off homer a ‘special moment’ in his young Yankees career — As Gary Sanchez strode to the plate with the tying runs on base, a few teammates on the Yankees felt like something dramatic was about to happen. — Dellin Betances felt it. Giancarlo Stanton said so, too.
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Mike Fitzpatrick / Baltimore Sun:
Didi goes deep again, Austin powers Yankees past Twins 7-4
Didi goes deep again, Austin powers Yankees past Twins 7-4
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley and Twinkie Town
Todd ZolaFantasy / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Friday — Friday poses a standard schedule, with the typical afternoon game at Wrigley Field when the Cubs are hosting a weekend series. Postponement and off days have scrambled rotations such that each slate has a little of everything.
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Lauren Campbell / NESN.com:
Red Sox Injury Update: Brock Holt Leaves Game Vs. Blue Jays With Hamstring Tightness — Boston Red Sox shortstop Brock Holt left Thursday night's game in the third inning after suffering left hamstring tightness against the Toronto Blue Jays, per the Boston Globe's Pete Abraham.
Discussion:
Over the Monster and Bluebird Banter
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.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Acuna, Albies homer as Braves win 7-4, drop Reds to 5-20 — CINCINNATI (AP) — The Atlanta Braves' youth movement is going long. — Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies, the two youngest players in the major leagues, both homered and combined for five RBIs to lead Atlanta …
Discussion:
Daily Journal
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Scott Orgera / Associated Press:
Tyler Austin's suspension cut from 5 games to 4 — NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Austin's suspension was cut from five games to four by John McHale Jr., a special assistant to baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, and the New York first baseman will start serving the penalty on Friday when the Yankees open a series at the Los Angeles Angels.
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Associated Press:
A's send opening day starter Kendall Graveman to minors — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have optioned opening day starter Kendall Graveman and fellow right-hander Chris Bassitt to Triple-A Nashville. — The A's also announced Thursday that right-hander Wilmer Font …
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.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com and Associated Press
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 …
Rob Biertempfel / The Athletic:
Absent for more than a year, Jung Ho Kang finally gets a visa and aims to rejoin Pirates — Ever the optimist, manager Clint Hurdle never let himself believe Jung Ho Kang was forever banished from the Pirates. Yet it's not accurate to say Hurdle always was confident Kang would return.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish and MLB Trade Rumors