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Associated Press:
Lester solid in return, but Dodgers get past Cubs 2-1  —  CHICAGO — Although it wasn't enough to keep the Cubs rolling, Jon Lester was pleased with his first outing in more than two weeks.  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers spoiled the veteran left-hander's return to the rotation by scoring …
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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 …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Column: Addison Russell's return to the Cubs is not guaranteed
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.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jon Lester returns from the injured list as the Cubs go for the sweep of the Dodgers
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:   'It's great to just contribute': Jason Heyward on highs, lows with Cubs
Associated Press:
Greinke leads Diamondbacks past Pirates for 4-game sweep  —  PITTSBURGH — Zack Greinke did a little bit of everything on Thursday, holding the Pirates to two hits over seven innings and adding a big hit of his own to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-0 victory and a four-game sweep of Pittsburgh.
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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 …
Associated Press:
Trevor Bauer throws 8 strong innings, Indians beat Houston Astros 2-1  —  Bauer allowed one run, four hits and six walks while striking out three.  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Trevor Bauer threw eight strong innings, Leonys Martin and Jake Bauers homered off Gerrit Cole, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Houston Astros 2-1 on Thursday night.
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
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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.
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
David Barron / Houston Chronicle:
Justin Verlander, Astros cruise to win over Twins in series finale
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.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers promote Casey Mize Double-A: ‘He needs to be challenged’  —  BOSTON — Last June, the Detroit Tigers were at Fenway Park the day after the team drafted Casey Mize with the No. 1 overall pick.  —  The anticipation, even then — not even a day into Mize's Tigers tenure — was palpable.
Discussion: Bless You Boys
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann leaves with elbow soreness.  'It's not good'  —  BOSTON - The question came from the stands, lingering over Jordan Zimmermann's early exit on Thursday night.  —  “Hurt or just bad?” a rival talent evaluator in attendance at Fenway Park asked.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Miguel Andujar expected to participate in extended spring training Friday  —  ANAHEIM — Miguel Andujar is expected to be testing his right shoulder in an extended spring training game on Friday.  The Yankees' third baseman is trying to avoid season-ending surgery on his right labrum.
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ESPN:   Yankees acquire Maybin in trade with Indians
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Yankees acquire veteran OF Cameron Maybin from Indians after Clint Frazier lands on IL
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Fletcher drives in 5 as Angels rally past Yankees  —  David Fletcher drove in a career-high five runs, helping the Los Angeles Angels rally from a four-run deficit to beat the New York Yankees 11-5 Thursday night in Anaheim, Calif.  —  Fletcher snapped a 4-4 tie in the sixth inning with a two-run single …
Discussion: Halos Heaven
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Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
Royals-Angels series preview, probable pitchers: Duffy to pitch opener of homestand
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
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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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.
Angie Ricono / KCTV:
KCTV5 obtains recording of Tyreek Hill and Crystal Espinal discussing their son's broken arm  —  FAIRWAY, KS (KCTV) - KCTV5's investigative department was sent a recording of Tyreek Hill and his fiancé discussing the police investigation and what they are telling police.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals' Miller ‘frustrated, not embarrassed’ after rough start to season  —  If there was one constant enabling the Cardinals to tread water in the season's first three weeks before more parts of their game began to click, it was their bullpen.  —  Relievers were covering between three …
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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.”
 
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox remains hospitalized
Jesse Dougherty / Washington Post:
Nationals plan to call up top prospect Carter Kieboom
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Dan Winkler regaining form, and that is vital for Braves
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Nick Markakis slotted at leadoff for Braves
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
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays to call up Christian Arroyo, Austin Pruitt for Friday's game vs. Red Sox
Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explains lineup alterations
Discussion: Dodger Blue
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Marlins catcher Alfaro's power has been on full display — when he's not striking out
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Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
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Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners acquire right-handed pitcher Mike Wright in trade with Orioles
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Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:
Ex-Detroit Tiger Tony Phillips never gave up on ‘a screwed-up game’
Jay Cannon / USA Today:
Legendary baseball broadcaster Jon Miller reflects on his storied career
John Tomase / NBCSports.com:
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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
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