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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 …
Discussion:
Boston Sports Journal and Over the Monster
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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 …
Discussion:
Associated Press and Boston Globe
Christopher Smith / Union-News:
Rafael Devers' walkoff: Boston Red Sox slugger says, 'Maybe tomorrow I'll feel the pain …
Rafael Devers' walkoff: Boston Red Sox slugger says, 'Maybe tomorrow I'll feel the pain …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, NBCSports.com and NESN.com
John Tomase / NBCSports.com:
Red Sox pitching isn't the only problem; it's their offense too
Red Sox pitching isn't the only problem; it's their offense too
Discussion:
Over the Monster
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets rookie Pete Alonso joins Judge and Stanton in The Big Apple's Big Hitters club — ATLANTA — We are now living in a dimension where Pete Alonso's name is uttered in the same category as Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. — The Mets' rookie blasted a home run that was equal parts majestic …
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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 …
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.
John Jackson / Associated Press:
Quintana strikes out 11 in 7 innings, Cubs beat Pirates 2-0 — The Cubs were in need of a strong outing by a starter, and Jose Quintana delivered. — The left-hander struck out 11 in seven innings of four-hit ball as Chicago blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Thursday night.
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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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 …
Discussion:
NBCSports.com and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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:
DRaysBay and Bluebird Banter
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:
Pinstripe Alley and South Side Sox
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Field Level / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Another day, another phenom arm for Padres against D-backs — Arizona Diamondbacks failed to do much Thursday night with Pedro Avila, a — San Diego Padres rookie making his first career start. — On Friday night in Phoenix, they will try to solve another Padres rookie — Chris Paddack.
Discussion:
Gaslamp Ball
ESPN:
Let's make MLB more fun! — Editor's note*: Letters addressed to “ESPN The Ragazine” recently began arriving from a P.O. Box in Pennsylvania, signed by “The Fixer,” whose radical manifestos aim to overhaul sports. In this note, The Fixer revamps baseball. … Dear Shoulda-Bought-An-ESPN+-Subscription- Instead-Of-This-Rag,
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 …
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.
Discussion:
Talking Chop