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Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Yankees, Lindor begins rehab assignment — A look at what's happening around the majors today: — RIVALRY RENEWED — Mookie Betts tries to get going at the plate when the Red Sox (6-11) visit the Yankees (6-9) in the first meeting this season between the longtime rivals.
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Over the Monster
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ESPN:
Is it time for Red Sox and Yankees to panic? Our experts weigh in — Panic! Doom and gloom! The sky, yeah, it's falling. Oh wait, it's mid-April and the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees actually aren't that bad — so we decided to leave the worry behind for a minute and focus …
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Brandon Phillips, former Reds fan favorite, intends to play this season, per report
Brandon Phillips, former Reds fan favorite, intends to play this season, per report
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Lone Star Ball and MLB Trade Rumors
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
The highs and lows of Yasiel Puig's time in L.A. — LOS ANGELES — He showed up late, then homered early. — How fitting. — Yasiel Puig spent more than half a decade tantalizing the Los Angeles Dodgers with his talent and tormenting them with his indiscretions.
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True Blue LA
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Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Joc Pederson spoils Yasiel Puig's return with walk-off home run
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Back in LA, late-arriving Puig homers off Kershaw
Back in LA, late-arriving Puig homers off Kershaw
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Deadspin, McCovey Chronicles and NESN.com
Todd Rosiak / USA Today:
Brewers 10, Cardinals 7: Thrice as nice for Christian Yelich — There's something about the St. Louis Cardinals that brings out the best in Christian Yelich. — The rightfielder continued his early season torching of the Milwaukee Brewers' Central Division foes on Monday night …
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Early work pays immediate dividends for Christian Yelich as he homers three times
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals rally for three in sixth to tie Brewers at 6-6; umpire Kulpa staggered
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
It's Miller time as Goldschmidt, DeJong go back-to-back
It's Miller time as Goldschmidt, DeJong go back-to-back
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Viva El Birdos, Brew Crew Ball and MLB Baseball News …
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun-Times:
Former Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano launches comeback with Chicago Dogs — MIAMI — Tiger Woods one day, Carlos Zambrano the next? — “Why not?” the burly former Cubs right-hander said as he mingled Monday with players and staff on the field at Marlins Park before the team's game against the Marlins.
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MLB Trade Rumors, Bleacher Report, New York Post and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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ESPN:
Former Cub Zambrano eyes return to big leagues — Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano said he thinks that he can overcome his age, his reputation, and a long major league absence to make it back to the big leagues. — “Why not?” Zambrano said Monday from Marlins Park where the Cubs are playing this week.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Yu Darvish wants to increase his velocity. As for his inconsistency: 'I'm Yu Darvish. I walk guy(s).' — Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish and catcher Willson Contreras discuss their team's 7-2 win over the Marlins on April 15, 2019, in Miami. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Associated Press:
Rockies look to sweep two-game set at San Diego — A two-game series in the middle of April usually doesn't carry much significance in a 162-game baseball season. — However, the Rockies' two games against the San Diego Padres this week carry some importance for both teams, particularly after Colorado's 5-2 win Monday night.
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Beyond the Box Score
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Bernie Wilson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Desmond, Arenado homer to help Rockies beat Padres 5-2
Desmond, Arenado homer to help Rockies beat Padres 5-2
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Purple Row
Luke Zahlmann / Mile High Sports:
Rockies make flurry of moves prior to series in San Diego
Rockies make flurry of moves prior to series in San Diego
Discussion:
Purple Row and Rox Pile
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets survive another pitching implosion to outlast Phillies — PHILADELPHIA — Edwin Diaz remained in the bullpen as all was crumbling for the Mets on Monday. The lesson learned: Don't expect to see the All-Star closer in a game for more than three outs anytime soon.
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Amazin' Avenue
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Mark Medina / Mercury News:
Punch in the gut: Warriors blow playoff-record 31-point lead in stunning loss to Clippers — Golden State gives up 85 second-half points in epic collapse; series tied 1-1 — OAKLAND — The Warriors lost a four-time All-Star and one of the game's most dominant centers.
ESPN:
Miller after cut: Indians don't want best players — After being designated for assignment, Cleveland Indians utility man Brad Miller took a shot at the team. — “They acknowledge that it wasn't fair,” he said. “But I'm just a player. I go out there and play my hardest and play for the guys next to me.
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Welington Castillo's go-ahead 2-run homer gives the White Sox a 5-4 victory over the Royals — Post-Tribune — Welington Castillo's throwing error in the top of the seventh inning put the Royals in position to grab the lead Monday night at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Place Blake Snell On 10-Day IL — Reigning AL Cy Young winner Blake Snell is headed onto the 10-day injured list with a fractured toe, the club announced. (Via Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times; links to Twitter.) Righty Emilio Pagan will take the open roster spot.
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish and DRaysBay
Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
Column: The Cubs made their WGN-TV debut 71 years ago today. Now they're preparing to sell what they once gave away. — WGN-TV celebrated the 70th anniversary of its first Cubs' broadcast on April 16, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — With so much poised to change as the Cubs prepare …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Amid all the Rangers' hits and runs, here's how Shelby Miller took a step forward — Here's something the Texas Rangers didn't want to have happened Monday night: being forced to use Jose Leclerc in the ninth inning. — It's not because Leclerc struggled last week.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Sports News, MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
Brady MacDonald / Orange County Register:
Knott's adds Ghost Town backstory to Calico River Rapids, tying water ride to two classic attractions — Sasquatch never made an appearance during the 32-year run of BigFoot Rapids at Knott's Berry Farm, but the legendary folklore beast will take up permanent residence along the rushing river …
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Whittier Daily News
Daniel González / Arizona Republic:
U.S. deports spouse of fallen soldier, quickly reverses decision — Immigration officials last week deported the spouse of a U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2010, leaving the couple's 12-year-daughter in Phoenix, then abruptly reversed its decision on Monday when the deported man was allowed to return to the U.S.
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New York Post, FOX2now.com and Politico