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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.
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MLB Trade Rumors, Lone Star Ball and Athletics Nation
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Umpires' decision to not allow challenge frustrated Woodward. Rangers lost moments later
Umpires' decision to not allow challenge frustrated Woodward. Rangers lost moments later
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Lone Star Ball
Michael Wagaman / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
MLB Headlines — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) With an impressive diving catch …
MLB Headlines — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) With an impressive diving catch …
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MLB Baseball News … and NBCSports.com
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.
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Over the Monster and MLB Baseball News …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers observations: Tyson Ross battered in 11-4 loss to Red Sox
Detroit Tigers observations: Tyson Ross battered in 11-4 loss to Red Sox
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MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
Logan Mullen / NESN.com:
Red Sox Wrap: Eduardo Rodriguez Tosses Gem In 11-4 Win Over Tigers
Red Sox Wrap: Eduardo Rodriguez Tosses Gem In 11-4 Win Over Tigers
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Bless You Boys
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yanks' Frazier to IL; Stanton's recovery hits snag — ANAHEIM, Calif. — On the day the New York Yankees finally got back one reinforcement from their 13-man injured list, manager Aaron Boone disclosed some less promising news about two other banged-up stars.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia struggles against Angels and falls short of strikeout mark — ANAHEIM — Wednesday just wasn't CC Sabathia's night. The veteran lefty made his third start of the season looking for just six strikeouts to reach the lofty milestone of 3,000 for his long and winding down career.
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Mike Digiovanna / The Charlotte Observer:
Opportunistic Yankees walk away with the win over Angels — Cody Allen may have put it best Wednesday afternoon, when the struggling reliever was discussing his demotion from the closer role with a group of reporters outside the Los Angeles Angels clubhouse. — “This game is humbling,” the veteran right-hander said.
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)
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MLB Baseball News …
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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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The Crawfish Boxes
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
“This is our home,” catcher Yadier Molina said. “We've got to defend our home.” — For years, the Cardinals' downtown ballpark served as a launch pad toward October. From 2010 to 2015, the Cardinals averaged 51 home wins a season, and twice they won 54 or more home games.
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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Ervin Santana struggles again as White Sox lose 4-3 to Orioles — Photos from the White Sox's 4-3 loss to the Orioles on April 24, 2019, in Baltimore. — An unusual second-chance home run enabled the Orioles to put a satisfying finish on a homestand that began with four straight defeats.
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Baltimore Sun
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Associated Press:
Phillies open homestand against Marlins — The Philadelphia Phillies will be looking for their second consecutive win when they host the Miami Marlins on Thursday night. — Philadelphia will play four games against the Marlins to open a nine-game homestand.
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ESPN
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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.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Mike Soroka strikes out seven in latest learning experience — Mike Soroka demonstrated Wednesday why so many believe him to be a pitching savant. — The right-hander had a shoulder issue interrupt his roster bid in spring training, but now beyond his ailments, he's illustrating why he's …
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
One year later: What makes Ronald Acuna the Braves' spirited superstar
One year later: What makes Ronald Acuna the Braves' spirited superstar
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MLB Baseball News …
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs' Strop loses car, gets save on ‘crazy day’ — CHICAGO — Cubs closer Pedro Strop had to cut short talking with the police regarding his stolen car on Wednesday, just in time to secure the save in a wild 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. — Strop said his car was stolen earlier in the day.
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 …
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Bless You Boys
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.
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MLB Baseball News …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright carves out a spot on ‘Mount Rushmore’ of Cardinals pitchers — After allowing three hits, including a home run, to the first four Milwaukee batters he faced Wednesday and then walking a hitter in the next inning, Cardinals righthander Adam Wainwright
Mark Medina / Mercury News:
Clippers 129, Warriors 121: Warriors fail to close out series — OAKLAND - Unlike the regular season, the Warriors had plenty sources of motivation. — They could close out a playoff series early. They could rest and prepare for the Houston Rockets for the next three days.
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Marin Independent Journal and Chico Enterprise-Record