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Mike Digiovanna / Miami Herald:
Dodgers can't get much going against Davies, Brewers — LOS ANGELES-The confidence and swagger that a high-powered Los Angeles Dodgers offense generated during a torrid start has disappeared. In its place is the confusion and mounting frustration of a losing streak that grew to six games Saturday night.
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J.P. Hoornstra / Daily Breeze:
Dodgers fall to Milwaukee Brewers for sixth straight loss — LOS ANGELES - The last time the Dodgers lost six consecutive games before Saturday, they had stumbled into a quagmire. — It was the middle of last May. The Dodgers were 10 games under .500 with the worst record of any team …
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Orange County Register, Brew Crew Ball, True Blue LA and Whittier Daily News
Matthew Moreno / DodgerBlue.com:
Dodgers Recall Josh Sborz From Triple-A Oklahoma City, Option Dennis Santana
Dodgers Recall Josh Sborz From Triple-A Oklahoma City, Option Dennis Santana
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True Blue LA
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
The most important storylines in the loaded NL East race — The Bryce Harper era in Philadelphia is off to a rousing start with Harper raking, getting on base almost half the time and the Phillies winning despite some shaky performances from the rotation and bullpen.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets pull struggling Vargas early and fall to Braves
Mets pull struggling Vargas early and fall to Braves
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Amazin' Avenue
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
3 takeaways from the Angels-Cubs series, including raves for the new visitors clubhouse and Joe Maddon's ‘millennial’ plan — Chicago Tribune — Three takeaways from the abbreviated Angels-Cubs series this weekend. — 1. The visitors clubhouse is a big hit.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Today's Cubs game vs. the Angels postponed with snow, cold and high winds in the forecast — Chicago Tribune — High winds, snow, rain and temperatures in the 30s postponed Sunday's Cubs-Angels series finale at Wrigley Field. — A makeup date has not been announced.
Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Maddon: Take check swing calls away from umps
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Gonzalez gets called up, to debut for Indians — Veteran outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has been promoted by the Cleveland Indians and will make his season debut Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. — Gonzalez, who started this season at Triple-A Columbus, will play left field and bat third …
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Royals Review
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Recovering from back issue, Yankees' Aaron Hicks hopes to take batting practice soon — Yankees manager Aaron Boone talks about Aaron Hicks' progress from back injury and James Paxton tipping pitches in his last start — NEW YORK — It's been a month and a half since Aaron Hicks swung a bat in game conditions.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Hicks is back in the Big Apple for now
Associated Press:
Tatis sets HR record as Padres beat D-Backs 5-4 — PHOENIX (AP) — Padres rookie Fernando Tatis Jr. is already has a place in baseball history. — Tatis Jr. became the youngest shortstop to hit four home runs in his first 16 games when he hit one Saturday night, and Franmil Reyes added …
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks rookie Yoan Lopez hasn't allowed a run since disastrous MLB debut last September
Diamondbacks rookie Yoan Lopez hasn't allowed a run since disastrous MLB debut last September
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Gaslamp Ball, AZ Snake Pit and MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Altuve, Astros, Mariners streaking, Davis hits — Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis watches his two-run single in front of Boston Red Sox's Christian Vazquez during the first inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, April 13, 2019. — Minnesota Twins pitcher Blake Parker smiles …
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves option Sean Newcomb to Triple-A — Sean Newcomb will work out the kinks in Triple-A Gwinnett. — The Braves optioned the lefty to the minors before Sunday's game against the Mets. Newcomb, 25, pitched 1-1/3 inning the night before, surrendering a four-run lead in just six batters time.
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Talking Chop
James H. Williams / Orange County Register:
Reaction: Tiger Woods wins his fifth Masters Tournament, first since 2005 — Tiger Woods broke an 11-year drought to win his 15th Major title and his first green jacket since 2005. — Woods, 43, shot a final-round 70 to win by one shot over Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka.
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Martin's late double gets Pirates past Nationals — Jason Martin had an RBI ground-rule double with two outs in the ninth inning off reliever Wander Suero as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Sunday, taking two of three games in the series.
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Bucs Dugout
Brent Stecker / sports.MyNorthwest.com:
Notebook: Mariners recall Erik Swanson as Wade LeBlanc hits IL; David Freitas traded — The Mariners will need to find a replacement for Wade LeBlanc in their rotation, but at least for now they'll have Erik Swanson available out of their bullpen. — Mariners held to season-low with 3-1 loss to Astros
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MLB Baseball News …, Brew Crew Ball and Lookout Landing
Yahoo Canada / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Blue Jays' Pannone makes fun-fact history with immaculate inning — As far as historical achievements go, the “immaculate inning” flies a little bit under the radar. — Even with its appealing alliteration, it's a bit of a mouthful, but the concept is clear.
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Bluebird Banter
Associated Press:
Baseball roundup: Sabathia is solid in return to Yankees — CC Sabathia began his 19th and final big league season with five stellar innings, pinch-hitter Luke Voit (Lafayette High) came through with a broken-bat RBI single in the seventh and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 Saturday to end a four-game slide.
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Maria Torres / Baltimore Sun:
Angels survive Cubs' rally and escape with a victory — Angels first baseman Justin Bour dives to snag a groundball hit by the Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo during the first inning. (Nam Y. Huh / Associated Press) — It was about 3 1/2 hours into the Angels' 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon.
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Jay Cohen / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Cozart, La Stella lead Angels past Cubs 6-5
Cozart, La Stella lead Angels past Cubs 6-5
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Associated Press