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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Clint Frazier says he's come too far to let a ankle sprain keep him out of Yankees lineup — ANAHEIM - Clint Frazier took a huge swing and missed. — The Yankees outfielder, who had white tape wrapped heavily around his left ankle, hesitated as he went to walk off the field, limping out of the batter's box.
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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
With 13 players on the IL — 13! — Yankees backups rising to occasion — ANAHEIM, Calif. — A month ago, Clint Frazier couldn't keep his batting average above the Mendoza line. — Now? It's a far different story. — As the New York Yankees wrapped up spring training in March …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mum's the word on Aaron Judge's return from ‘significant injury’
Mum's the word on Aaron Judge's return from ‘significant injury’
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Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Are mechanics and performance supplements to blame for increase in muscle injuries?
Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
Yankees' Clint Frazier: Why my confidence is at ‘all-time high’
Yankees' Clint Frazier: Why my confidence is at ‘all-time high’
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Harrison, Tigers take opener of doubleheader from Red Sox — Josh Harrison hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth, Matthew Boyd pitched seven solid innings and the Detroit Tigers downed the Boston Red Sox 7-4 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader at Fenway Park on Tuesday.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards notebook: Ponce de Leon goes tonight, Wacha expected back for next Tuesday's start — Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a left knee patellar tendinitis condition surfacing from a between-starts workout.
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Associated Press:
Iowa Cubs pitcher Trevor Clifton finds peace after building low-cost, 104-square-foot tiny house — Iowa Cubs pitcher Trevor Clifton poses for a photo in the tiny house he built to live in during the baseball season in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 15, 2019. (Zach Boyden-Holmes The Des Moines Register via AP)
George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees had little choice but to let Gio Gonzalez walk — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Gio Gonzalez was signed to a minor league contract late in spring training to provide rotation insurance. — However, with no openings in a unit that has performed very well and removed some of the sting of losing …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and the rise of a Padres powerhouse — SAN DIEGO — A quarter-mile north of center field, in a 19th-century building adorned by a faded green awning and two wooden wagon wheels, sits a charmingly antiquated bar named Tivoli.
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Jeff Sanders / Baltimore Sun:
Tatis, Machado becoming fast friends on left side of Padres infield
Tatis, Machado becoming fast friends on left side of Padres infield
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Harper ejected for yelling at umpire from dugout — NEW YORK — Bryce Harper's first game at Citi Field as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies began with a long rain delay and ended with a short stay. Harper was ejected in the top of the fourth inning of a 5-1 loss after chirping …
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Real or not? The costly luxury of Bryce Harper's antics
Real or not? The costly luxury of Bryce Harper's antics
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New York Daily News:
See how the Yankees World Series odds have dropped as more and more regulars hit the IL … The Yankees (12-10) have managed to win four straight and 7 of their last 10 despite leading the league in trips to the injured list. — The banged-up Bombers have 13 players on the IL …
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
One trade idea that would fix Cubs' bullpen problem — CHICAGO — Weekend news of Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow's setback in his recovery from offseason minor elbow surgery can't come as a surprise to anyone who has followed the right-hander's career. — In fact, there aren't any injuries …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
With MLB suspension coming to an end, reality sets in for Cubs shortstop Addison Russell — MESA, Ariz. — Addison Russell, the old man on the diamond, walks off the field, plops into a golf cart, wipes the perspiration off his forehead and smiles weakly. — Russell's teammates with the Chicago Cubs left town a month ago.
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Hanford Sentinel:
Gausman scheduled to start for Braves at Reds — Atlanta Braves (11-10, third in the NL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (8-13, fifth in the NL Central) — PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Kevin Gausman (1-1, 2.75 ERA, .76 WHIP, 22 strikeouts) Reds: Sonny Gray (1-3, 2.79 ERA, .88 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
'My story's getting interesting': White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's quest to be the best — BALTIMORE — Go ahead and make Tim Anderson a bullet point on your sports debate show. — Anoint him as either baseball's savior or a symbol of its degradation. Glean what you must from this news cycle …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs starter Jose Quintana tries to slow down a potent Dodgers lineup in the series opener at Wrigley Field — Chicago Tribune — Cubs left-hander Jose Quintana will try to shut down a potent Dodgers lineup Tuesday night when he takes the mound in the opener of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
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Nathan Ruiz / Chicago Tribune:
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde relishes ‘homecoming’ with White Sox at Camden Yards — The Baltimore Sun — Although the Orioles are a week away from a visit to Chicago, the sight of the White Sox gives manager Brandon Hyde a sense of home. — A White Sox farmhand from 1997 to 2000, Hyde retains familiarity with the organization.
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Janie McCauley / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
MLB Headlines — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Athletics found their winning formula again: Grab an early lead, the starters keep them in the game, and then allow the deep bullpen to handle the rest. — Stephen Piscotty homered and drove in three runs to back Chris Bassitt's winning season debut …
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Associated Press:
MRI on deGrom's elbow comes back clean — NEW YORK — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom remains on track to start Friday night after an MRI on his right elbow showed no damage. — New York general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said the NL Cy Young Award winner had a test Monday morning that came back clean.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Todd Frazier's back and ‘ready to rock’