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Jim Reineking / Daily Record:
Drone flies over Fenway Park as Boston Red Sox get walk-off win over Toronto Blue Jays  —  An unauthorized flying object was an uninvited guest at Fenway Park as the Boston Red Sox earned a walk-off win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night.  —  The unidentified drone hovered …
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Christopher Smith / Union-News:
Rafael Devers' walkoff: Boston Red Sox slugger says, 'Maybe tomorrow I'll feel the pain from the punches but today it felt good'  —  BOSTON — The 22-year-old Rafael Devers became the youngest Red Sox player to record a walkoff hit since teammate Xander Bogaerts' first walkoff in 2014 at age 21.
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
See Red Sox, this is what happens when you pay attention to details  —  That moment one week before was perhaps the most pointed Alex Cora has been this season.  —  “I pay attention to details,” the manager said after his team's final game in Oakland.  “I love paying attention to details …
John Tomase / NBCSports.com:
Red Sox pitching isn't the only problem; it's their offense too
Discussion: Over the Monster
Associated Press:
Mets, Braves highlight spectacular young talent  —  The Atlanta Braves continued locking up cornerstone players Thursday afternoon, when shortstop Ozzie Albies agreed to a seven-year deal worth a guaranteed $35 million.  But hours after Albies put pen to paper, the New York Mets proved …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets IL update: Todd Frazier's return ‘very close’  —  ATLANTA — Todd Frazier could return to the Mets “any day now,” according to manager Mickey Callaway.  —  The infielder has taken part in six rehab games at High-A Port St. Lucie - switching between his usual post at third base, while adding first and shortstop to the mix.
NorthJersey.com:
Steven Matz delivers solid outing, Pete Alonso homers again as NY Mets beat Atlanta Braves  —  ATLANTA — Beating the Braves last season proved to be a difficult task for the Mets.  As Atlanta emerged as one of baseball's bigger surprises, it routinely took advantage of Mickey Callaway's club …
Associated Press:
Braves, 2B Albies agree to 7-year, $35M deal  —  ATLANTA — Ozzie Albies knows he could have earned a lot more money going year to year and waiting for even greater riches in salary arbitration and free agency.  The 22-year-old All-Star second baseman instead opted for financial security for his family in Curacao.
NorthJersey.com:
Mets walk past Twins to end homestand with a wild win
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and Talking Chop
Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cold weather and cold arms are a not-so-hot combination for Cubs and White Sox fans  —  Baseball in Chicago sometimes means frigid temperatures with Cubs and White Sox players — and their fans — doing their best to stay warm.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The only thing colder …
Discussion: South Side Sox
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Shannon Ryan / Chicago Tribune:   Kathy Weber used to be the only female team doctor in Major League Baseball. Now, she's 1 of 3.
Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Rays at Blue Jays  —  TAMPA BAY RAYS at TORONTO BLUE JAYS  —  STARTING PITCHERS  —  RHP Ryne Stanek (0-0, 1.50 ERA) vs. RHP Trent Thornton (0-0, 1.69 ERA)  —  Stanek is one of the Rays' “openers.”  He will pitch 1-2 strong innings, and likely rack up some Ks (10.5 K per 9 IP).
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
How the amazing Mariners are playing like baseball's best team  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the simple telling of this beyond-real Seattle Mariners story, Daniel Vogelbach plays the large adult son.  He stands 6-foot, with the round face of a South Park character, the torso of a quarter-barrel keg …
Tony Andracki / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Cubs dealt a major blow with Victor Caratini's hand injury  —  Victor Caratini's hand injury originally appeared on  —  It's not even mid-April yet and the Cubs' catching depth will be put to the test already.  —  The Cubs are expecting to be without backup catcher Victor Caratini …
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
2019-20 MLB International Bonus Pools  —  Teams have learned how much international bonus pool space they will have for the upcoming 2019-20 signing period, which opens on July 2.  —  $6,481,200 Pool  —  Arizona D-backs  —  Baltimore Orioles  —  Cleveland Indians  —  Colorado Rockies
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
 
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David Wilson / Miami Herald:
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Why Iowa reliever Dakota Mekkes may be knocking on the door of his first big-league promotion
Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wieters making first start among many lineup changes for Cards
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles To Select Josh Lucas, Place Richard Bleier On Injured List
Discussion: Camden Chat
USA Today:
Umpire alleges MLB, Joe Torre discriminating against minorities
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
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Alaa Abdeldaiem / Sports Illustrated:
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