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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
Dodgers fall to Milwaukee Brewers for sixth straight loss
Discussion:
Orange County Register, Brew Crew Ball and True Blue LA
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
Discussion:
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
Discussion:
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
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:
Rockies' Marquez gives up 1st hit in 8th vs Giants — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — German Marquez of the Colorado Rockies has lost his no-hit bid on Evan Longoria's one-out single in the eighth inning at San Francisco. — After Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado made a nifty play on a hard …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, baseballmusings.com and McCovey Chronicles
ESPN:
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 …
Discussion:
Royals Review
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds players grateful for Mexico Series experience, crowds — MONTERREY, Mexico - Playing in the Mexico Series for two games this weekend, Eugenio Suárez said it was like he was playing winter ball in his native Venezuela again. — Suárez loved the fans.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals are expanding their brand
Cardinals are expanding their brand
Discussion:
Red Reporter
Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers rally stifled, leave bases loaded in 6-4 loss to Twins — MINNEAPOLIS — Jose Berrios pitched into the seventh inning for his first win since opening day, Trevor Hildenberger struck out two with the bases loaded for his first save and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers, 6-4, Sunday to complete a two-game sweep.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
James Paxton accidentally tipped pitches in Yankees' loss to Astros — James Paxton was tipping his pitches Wednesday. The Yankees lefty said that Carlos Beltran came up to him Saturday and told him that he was showing what was coming. — That allowed the Astros to know what to expect from Paxton …
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 …
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
Discussion:
Gaslamp Ball, AZ Snake Pit and MLB Baseball News …
ESPN:
Trout (groin) improving, will join Angels in Texas — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout's injured groin has improved and the All-Star will join the team in Texas ahead of a series against the Rangers, the team said Sunday. — The Angels said that an ultrasound “showed further improvement” to Trout's groin.
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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and 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.
Tim Reynolds / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Segura homers in 14th, Phillies top Marlins 3-1 — Jean Segura's two-run homer to left in the 14th inning put Philadelphia on top, and the — Miami Marlins 3-1 on Sunday in the longest game of the young season for either team. — Andrew McCutchen tripled to the wall in left-center …
Discussion:
The Good Phight
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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