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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 …
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
Jon Lester returns from the injured list as the Cubs go for the sweep of the Dodgers
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MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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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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.
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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
Justin Verlander, Astros cruise to win over Twins in series finale
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MLB Baseball News … and The Crawfish Boxes
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Hearn wasn't good, the other Rangers weren't much better, and it all was hard to watch — On the bright side Thursday night, only one Texas Rangers player was injured. Injured physically, that is. — However, there is probably some emotional scarring that will need to be addressed.
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Chris Talbott / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Gonzales improves to 5-0, Mariners beat Rangers 14-2 — Marco Gonzales became the first pitcher to reach five wins this season and the — Taylor Hearn in the first inning of his major league debut, beating the Rangers 14-2 Thursday night. — Gonzales (5-0) matched his career high with nine strikeouts …
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The Seattle Times and Lone Star Ball
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.
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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.
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Bless You Boys and MLB Baseball News …
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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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’
Cubs' Strop loses car, gets save on ‘crazy day’
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MLB Baseball News … and New York Post
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 …
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Halos Heaven
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Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
Royals-Angels series preview, probable pitchers: Duffy to pitch opener of homestand
Royals-Angels series preview, probable pitchers: Duffy to pitch opener of homestand
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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
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
The Reds ripped off the Braves' ‘Beat the Freeze’ and now they need to race
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MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop and Red Reporter
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.
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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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