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Scott Boeck / Arizona Republic:
Cubs closer Pedro Strop earns save after his car was stolen — Chicago Cubs closer Pedro Strop earned his third save of the season Wednesday night while police were in pursuit of his stolen car. — Strop had his car stolen earlier in the day before the Cubs hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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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.
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MLB Baseball News … and New York Post
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Epstein: ‘No finish line’ on Russell return to Cubs — Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein said the team will go “day to day” and wait to make a determination on suspended shortstop Addison Russell after he plays his seven rehab games in the minors. — The Cubs could simply keep Russell …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
After the Cubs staff turns it around, Theo Epstein praises his pitchers' resiliency — Photos from the Cubs' 2-1 loss to the Dodgers on April 25, 2019 at Wrigley Field. — Chicago Tribune — When discussing his pitchers' recent resurgence, Cubs President Theo Epstein maintained …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jon Lester returns from the injured list as the Cubs go for the sweep of the Dodgers — Chicago Tribune — Left-handed ace Jon Lester returns from the injured list as the Cubs go for the three-game sweep of the Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Thursday. — The Cubs are 9-3 since Lester went …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Baseball News …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Addison Russell's return to the Cubs is not guaranteed — Cubs President Theo Epstein says the team is taking its time deciding when to bring up suspended shortstop Addison Russell on Thursday, April 25, 2019. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Addison Russell could be back with the Cubs on May 3. But that doesn't mean he'll start at shortstop over Javier Baez. — Iowa Cubs shortstop Addison Russell walks in the dugout before a Triple-A game against the Nashville Sounds on April 24, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall / AP)
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Tyler Wade makes up for baserunning blunder and scores the winning run as Yankees rally to keep win streak alive — ANAHEIM - Tyler Wade knew the minute that Jonathan Lucroy pointed to him. — The Yankees' utility man stood on second base for the nearly five minutes the umpiring crew sorted …
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Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
Royals-Angels series preview, probable pitchers: Duffy to pitch opener of homestand — Matchup: The Royals (8-17) begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. First pitch on Friday is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Saturday's game …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia struggles against Angels and falls short of strikeout mark
Mike Digiovanna / The Charlotte Observer:
Opportunistic Yankees walk away with the win over Angels
The Tennessean:
Phillies' Rhys Hoskins trolls Mets with casual stroll around bases after home run — He didn't charge the mound, but Rhys Hoskins got some revenge on Wednesday. — One night after Jacob Rhame nearly hit him high twice, Hoskins took the Mets reliever deep to give the Phillies a 6-0 lead, which would stand as the final score.
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Sporting News, The Good Phight and MLB Baseball News …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees acquire veteran OF Cameron Maybin from Indians after Clint Frazier lands on IL — ANAHEIM — After taking yet another hit with Clint Frazier landing on the injured list, the Yankees have acquired outfielder Cameron Maybin Thursday, a baseball source confirmed. — The YES Network first reported the deal.
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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yanks' Frazier to IL; Stanton's recovery hits snag
Yanks' Frazier to IL; Stanton's recovery hits snag
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New Jersey Online
Cincinnati.com:
Nick Senzel is doing well, but there's no timetable for him joining the Cincinnati Reds — Nick Senzel was not in the lineup for the Louisville Bats Thursday night. Read absolutely nothing into that, i.e., Senzel wasn't headed up I-71 to join the Reds. — But reports on him are good.
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Andrew Joseph / USA Today:
The Reds ripped off the Braves' ‘Beat the Freeze’ and now they need to race — They say imitation is a form of flattery, and when it comes to the in-game promotional gimmicks, there's plenty of imitation across baseball. — It was only a matter of time until another team saw the success …
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Red Reporter
Chandler Rome / Houston Chronicle:
Astros' Michael Brantley faces his former Indians squad — Whether he strokes single or strikes out, makes a diving catch or watches a detonated home run travel above his head in left field, Michael Brantley exudes no emotion. — Part of Brantley's demeanor is what attracted the Astros to him this past offseason.
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Let's Go Tribe
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David Barron / Houston Chronicle:
Justin Verlander, Astros cruise to win over Twins in series finale
Justin Verlander, Astros cruise to win over Twins in series finale
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The Crawfish Boxes
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Marlins catcher Alfaro's power has been on full display — when he's not striking out — When you watch what Jorge Alfaro did in the fifth inning Tuesday, when he effortlessly belted a fastball just above the strike zone for a 357-foot home run over the right-field fence at Progressive Field …
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Mark Faller / Arizona Republic:
Zack Greinke, Arizona Diamondbacks sweep Pittsburgh Pirates to finish 8-2 road trip — PITTSBURGH - Thirty runs. Forty-seven hits. Three quality pitching starts. — This is just some of the damage the Diamondbacks did in a four-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates …
Jay Cannon / USA Today:
Legendary baseball broadcaster Jon Miller reflects on his storied career — There are few more qualified to speak on baseball and how much it's changed over the past half century than longtime play-by-play announcer Jon Miller. — Miller, who got his start as a major league announcer in 1974 …
Jesse Dougherty / Washington Post:
Nationals plan to call up top prospect Carter Kieboom — The Washington Nationals are planning to call up top prospect Carter Kieboom, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation, and the infielder is expected to join the team ahead of Friday's home game against the San Diego Padres.
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MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Dan Winkler regaining form, and that is vital for Braves — Dan Winkler's campaign didn't begin as he hoped, but the late start has provided optimism that he'll again be a pivotal piece of the Braves bullpen. — Winkler, 29, opened the season in Triple-A due to a baseball quirk …
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, ABC News and The Daily Item
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays to call up Christian Arroyo, Austin Pruitt for Friday's game vs. Red Sox — Rays place Joey Wendle on IL, expect Hunter Wood to need more time dealing with family issues. — The Rays plan to call up infielder Christian Arroyo and right-handed reliever Austin Pruitt for Friday's game in Boston against the Red Sox.