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10:30 PM ET, April 24, 2019

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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs skip the pitching fads and let starters go deep into games, giving the bullpen a break  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Starter Jon Lester's expected return is certain to fortify a Cubs rotation that has sparked the team's recent renaissance with its ability to pitch deep into games and ease the workload of a once-struggling bullpen.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Javier Baez is among the best players Joe Maddon has managed  —  Photos from the Cubs-Dodgers game on April 24, 2019, at Wrigley Field.  (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon paused for a few seconds before answering if Javier Baez was the best player he's ever managed.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Try Not to Suck lager is Joe Maddon's latest venture.  But will Chicagoans keep soaking up his products if he's managing elsewhere in 2020?  —  Joe Maddon launches his new beer, Try Not to Suck lager, Tuesday at Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago.  (Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago Tribune)
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Cole Hamels out to extend his Wrigley Field success and the Cubs' winning streak against the Dodgers
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Quintana changes things up to give Cubs the top starter they traded for
Associated Press:
Ramirez, Bauers get key hits as Indians beat Marlins 6-2 … CLEVELAND - Jose Ramirez homered and drove in four runs, Jake Bauers' eighth-inning single scored the go-ahead run and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Wednesday.  —  Martin Prado's two-out homer for Miami tied …
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Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Watch: Jose Ramirez hits home run in 1st inning of Cleveland Indians' matchup vs. Miami Marlins  —  With a solo shot to right field, Jose Ramirez gave the Cleveland Indians an early 1-0 lead vs. the Miami Marlins on Wednesday  —  CLEVELAND — Prior to his team's Wednesday matinee matchup …
Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:   Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez ends cold streak with 4 RBIs vs. Miami Marlins
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Struggling Chad Green turning into a big problem for the Yankees bullpen  —  ANAHEIM - Chad Green has been searching.  He's looking for that dynamic stuff he had in 2017.  The right-hander has been looking for it all year and Tuesday night it was painfully clear he was no closer to finding it.
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ESPN:   Yankees activate Sanchez, send Green to minors
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Yankees avoid third straight extra innings finish thanks to newer Bombers in pinstripes
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Pete Alonso's leadership making early difference for Mets  —  Pete Alonso walked into camp for Mets spring training with a direct plan of action.  He was going to make the Opening Day roster and he was not taking no for an answer.  —  Fortunately for the rookie, that rejection never came.
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Daily Record:
Todd Frazier grand slam and other takeaways from NY Mets' 9-0 win over Phillies
Discussion: The Good Phight
David Schoenfield / ESPN:   Why Pete Alonso is literally baseball's next big thing
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
One year in, is Ronald Acuña Jr. ready to claim Best Player in Baseball title?  —  Long before radar and camera systems that log every imaginable measurement became necessities at minor league affiliates across baseball, they were like Christmas-morning toys to those who understood where the game was going.
Discussion: Talking Chop
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
One year later: What makes Ronald Acuna the Braves' spirited superstar
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Yelich out of Brewers' lineup; rookie Thomas in CF for Cardinals  —  A familiar name is out of the Milwaukee Brewers' lineup and a reasonably unfamiliar name is in the Cardinals' lineup for Wednesday's series finale at Busch Stadium.  —  Milwaukee right fielder Christian Yelich …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Wainwright hurls six strong innings; Cardinals lead Brewers 5-1
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays finally promote Vlad Guerrero Jr. for Friday debut  —  The waiting is over, the training wheels are off: Vlad Guerrero Jr. is a big league baseball player.  —  After much babying and service-time manipulation, the Blue Jays announced on Wednesday that baseball's hottest of hotshot prospects will be a minor-leaguer no more.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Paul Attfield / Associated Press:
Giants hit 4 homers, outlast Blue Jays 7-6
Reuters:
Mariners acquire P Wright in trade with Orioles  —  The Seattle Mariners acquired right-hander Mike Wright from the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for a minor-league infielder.  —  Wright, 29, was designated for assignment by Baltimore on Sunday after going 0-1 with one save and a 9.45 ERA in 10 relief appearances.
Discussion: U.S.S. Mariner
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Mike Wright
Discussion: School of Roch and Lookout Landing
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers didn't want to promote Hearn until summer.  He is likely starting Thursday  —  The pitching prospect the Texas Rangers wanted to keep in the minor leagues until at least the All-Star break will instead be making his MLB debut Thursday after only four starts at Triple A Nashville.
Marlowe Alter / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers prospect Alex Faedo helps Erie SeaWolves throw combined no-hitter  —  Alex Faedo etched his name in history Wednesday afternoon.  —  Faedo, the No. 18 overall pick by the Detroit Tigers in the 2017 MLB draft, combined with reliever Drew Carlton to throw a no-hitter for the Double …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Josh Harrison changed his stance to snap his slump.  Here's how  —  BOSTON — Josh Harrison issued a homework assignment to reporters.  —  Harrison was discussing manager Ron Gardenhire's assessment of his day at the plate after the Detroit Tigers' doubleheader sweep over the Red Sox.
Discussion: Over the Monster
Gabe Lacques / Daily Record:
As long rebuild begins, new-look Orioles resolute: 'We're going to learn how to win'  —  BALTIMORE - In the unforgiving world of baseball's extreme rebuilds, there is no feeling quite like seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, when years of careful regime building yields on-field results.
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Iowa manager says Addison Russell is ‘locked in and ready to rock’  —  Addison Russell arrived at Principal Park Wednesday afternoon to begin what could be a short stint back in the minors.  One of his first stops there was the office of Iowa Cubs manager Marty Pevey.  —  “I think he's pretty excited,” Pevey said.
Associated Press:
Nats hope Sanchez can continue Coors success  —  Veteran right-hander Anibal Sanchez has been pitching in the majors since 2006, but Washington's veteran right-hander will make just his third career start at Coors Field on Wednesday afternoon in the series finale between the Nationals and Rockies.
Discussion: Purple Row
 
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Manish Mehta / New York Daily News:
Jets know they have a long way to go to catch Patriots: 'I don't think we're close at all'
Discussion: NESN.com and Boston Globe
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals sweep Brewers as Wainwright posts milestone victory
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Mazara validating his nickname during sluggish April. Did a turnaround start vs. A's?
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Latest on Braves' Venters, O'Day, Gohara
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Former Cubs player brings old school hitting approach to minor leagues
Discussion: Fox News
Mark Didtler / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Snell and Rays beaten by Royals 10-2 in lefty's return
Discussion: Royals Review
ESPN:
Rays' Wendle fractures right wrist after HBP
ESPN:
Rockies' Murphy reinstated from injured list
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Report: Brewers “Front-Runner” To Sign Gio Gonzalez
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Elation, exhaustion, anger, relief — Game 7's emotions made it unforgettable
Phil Miller / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Jake Cave, Tyler Duffey sent by Twins to Class AAA Rochester
Discussion: Twinkie Town
Jeff Sanders / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres prospect Anderson Espinoza has second Tommy John surgery
ESPN:
Dodgers' Hill (knee) set for season debut Sun.
Mike Digiovanna / The Charlotte Observer:
Cellar-dwelling Angels not fine
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Eddie Matz / ESPN:
O's Smith Jr. robs, hits HR in win over ChiSox
 

 
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