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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — It's the cloud that lingers every time Jordan Zimmermann takes the mound, even on a day as clear and sunny as Wednesday afternoon was at Comerica Park. — At best, the five-year, $110 million contract the Detroit Tigers handed to Zimmermann three winters ago can be called a mild failure.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' John Hicks to undergo surgery, likely out for season
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Palka-dancing? Daniel Palka turns his base-running gaffe into a bonus for the White Sox
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Tim Liotta / Associated Press:
Upton homers, drives in 3 to lift Angels past Padres 7-3 — SAN DIEGO (AP) Taylor Ward acted like it was his first day in the majors everywhere but in the batter's box. — Ward went with a pitch and hit an opposite-field RBI double in his first major league at-bat, and had two hits …
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Arizona Republic:
Game Day: Arizona Diamondbacks travel to face San Diego Padres — The Arizona Diamondbacks head to San Diego for a four-game set with the Padres. Stay with this page for pitching matchups, scoring updates and more. — Thursday's game — Diamondbacks at Padres — Where: Petco Park, San Diego.
Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — Let me guess: The Diamondbacks missed an opportunity to sweep through some last-place teams and get way up on the Dodgers and Rockies in the National League West divisional race. Archie Bradley all of the sudden can't get anybody out. And the bats keep falling asleep!
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MLB Daily Dish
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — ARLINGTON, Texas - The Diamondbacks scored twice in the first inning on Monday night against Rangers starter Bartolo Colon, then added another run off him later in the game. It wasn't the kind of explosive night they wanted, but three runs in five innings against the opposing starter is far from disappointing.
Toronto Sun:
Puig takes swing at Hundley before Giants rally past Dodgers — LOS ANGELES (AP) Yasiel Puig took a swing at Giants catcher Nick Hundley during a benches-clearing scrap in the seventh inning, then Alen Hanson hit an RBI single in the ninth to lift San Francisco over the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
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ESPN:
Are position players actually good pitchers? Yes — and definitely no — From 1992 through 2006, 58 position players pitched in major league games. This year, 54 have already done so. In that 15-year period, a fan who watched every game his or her favorite team played would have seen …
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Associated Press:
Brewers RHP Jimmy Nelson unlikely to return this season — CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers are casting doubt on Jimmy Nelson's chances of returning this season. — Nelson had shoulder surgery in September after he got hurt diving back to first after rounding the base on a single.
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Rizzo leads Cubs past Brewers 8-4 — CHICAGO (AP) - Anthony Rizzo homered, drove in three runs and stole two bases in his return to the cleanup spot, and the Chicago Cubs restored their three-game lead in the NL Central by topping the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on Wednesday.
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Daily Record:
Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo still working often despite limitations — Mets lefty Jason Vargas on his outing against the Orioles Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — Roughly one week ago, Mets manager Mickey Callaway revealed that the Mets planned to limit how often they use Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo in the final six weeks.
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David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Where would the Red Sox be without J.D. Martinez? — The Boston Red Sox were an excellent team in 2017, going 93-69 and winning the AL East before losing to the Astros in the Division Series. — The Red Sox made one major transaction in the offseason, signing J.D. Martinez as a free agent.
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Porcello supplies crisp stuff, basepaths mayhem and another win
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Tampa Bay Times:
For starters: Rays at Yankees, with Jake Faria on the mound — The Rays will try again tonight to end their struggles at Yankee Stadium and will have RHP Jake Faria on the mound.With Tuesday's 4-1 defeat, the Rays have now lost 14 of their 17 games at Yankee Sta
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Associated Press:
Liner knocks Paxton out as A's edge Mariners — Felix Hernandez replaced Paxton — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jed Lowrie hit his 100th career homer after his line drive knocked Mariners ace James Paxton out of the game, and the Oakland Athletics beat Seattle 3-2 on Tuesday night to move within …
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MLB Baseball News …, Lookout Landing, Naples Herald, U.S.S. Mariner and Beyond the Box Score
Daily Record:
Ronald Torreyes on report of wife's health after rejoining New York Yankees — Abbey Mastracco, Staff Writer, @AbbeyMastracco — NEW YORK — Ronald Torreyes was spending his summer in the minor leagues, waiting for a call to come from New York. The popular utility player had been hitting .323 …
Daily Record:
Mets GM interviews expected to include Blue Jays execs Tony LaCava and Ben Cherington — BALTIMORE — The Mets may look north to find their next general manager. — As the team is expected to hire an external candidate to replace Sandy Alderson, a pair of Blue Jays are generating a buzz, according to sources.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Acquire Terrance Gore — The Cubs have acquired outfielder Terrance Gore from the Royals, per an announcement from the Kansas City organization. Cash considerations will head back in return. — Gore, 27, will presumably reprise his role as a late-season/postseason threat on the bases.
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MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds manager Jim Riggleman gives his team a little pick-me-up talk after recent blowouts — Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer — Reds manager Jim Riggleman gave his team a little pick-me-up talk Tuesday night. — Those are necessary after you lose three straight and get outscored 27-6.
