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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers game vs. White Sox postponed due to wintry weather  —  CHICAGO — With a rain-snow mix forecast for Saturday night at Guaranteed Rate Field and cold weather throughout the day, the middle game of a three-game set between the Detroit Tigers and White Sox has been postponed.
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Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox tonight postponed due to snow storm  —  Tonight's Tigers-White Sox game in Chicago has been postponed due to a winter storm.  The game will be made up as a part of a day-night doubleheader on July 3 at Guaranteed Rate Field.  —  Detroit Tigers (12-13) vs. Chicago White Sox (10-14)
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Columbus Telegram:
Struggling Tigers look to break 3-game slide
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers bullpen fails in grand fashion in 12-11 loss to White Sox
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Joe Noga / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians rally for 6-3 win against Houston Astros as Francisco Lindor belts two home runs  —  Gallery: Cleveland Indians vs. Houston Astros, April 26, 2019  —  HOUSTON — Francisco Lindor's return to the Cleveland Indians' lineup has provided manager Terry Francona's offense with plenty of punch in just six games.
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Watch: Francisco Lindor belts 100th career HR in Indians' win over Astros
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Chandler Rome / Houston Chronicle:   Astros squander multiple opportunities in loss to Indians
Terry Pluto / Plain Dealer:   Cleveland Indians: It's time to promote Oscar Mercado
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Luke Voit is proof second-chance Yankees aren't just lucky, they were all waiting for their time to shine  —  SAN FRANCISCO — A remnant of Luke Voit's former life was here in the visiting clubhouse.  A model-sized bridge built out of broken bats from different players is in the Oracle Park locker room …
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Miguel Andújar clears next hurdle, could rejoin Yankees soon
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   To DH or not: Yankees can make a compelling argument
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Kyle Hendricks knows ‘I got to start getting better’ after loss to Diamondbacks  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Usually reliable Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks didn't skirt his latest troubles that concluded a baffling April.  —  “I know where I'm at,” Hendricks said late Friday night …
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Jose M. Romero / Beloit Daily News:
Flores helps Diamondbacks beat Cubs 8-3 for 5th straight win
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   'He's ready to fly': Cubs are hoping for a breakout start from Yu Darvish on Saturday
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers can't break their losing ways, but has another pitching prospect been broken?  —  Rougned Odor is back from the 10-day injured list, and the Texas Rangers were happy to have him back Friday.  —  So were the Seattle Mariners.  —  Odor batted five times and struck out the first four.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers haven't looked like a .500 team of late, but that's what they were entering Friday
Discussion: Lookout Landing and Lone Star Ball
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Hearn placed on injured list with elbow tightness. How concerned are the Rangers?
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom activated, Jacob Rhame and Luis Guillorme optioned  —  As expected, Jacob deGrom made his return from the 10-day injured list on Friday for the Mets scheduled night game against the Brewers at Citi Field.  —  The Mets also added right-hander Corey Oswalt to their 25-man roster.
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Mike Puma / New York Post:   Jacob deGrom delivers worrying stinker as Mets get crushed
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:   Robinson Canó's familiarity with NL pitchers is improving as he nears hits milestone
Matt Young / Houston Chronicle:
Indians' Trevor Bauer taunts Astros' Alex Bregman  —  Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer added another chapter to his Twitter feud with the Astros' Alex Bregman on Friday night.  —  TEXAS SPORTS NATION: Astros insider: Josh James' struggles simmer in a 7-man bullpen
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Chandler Rome / Houston Chronicle:
Astros insider: Josh James' struggles simmer in a 7-man bullpen  —  One week ago, when the Astros' run of many off days neared its end, manager A.J. Hinch remained committed to carrying an extra position player.  It delayed a looming decision among Tyler White, Tony Kemp and Jake Marisnick …
Daily News:
Former UCLA star Josh Rosen traded to Miami Dolphins  —  Cardinals deal Rosen away a day after taking Kyler Murray with first pick of NFL draft  —  DAVIE, Fla. — Josh Rosen, supplanted by Kyler Murray as the Arizona Cardinals' quarterback of the future after only one season …
Discussion: Daily Breeze
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:   Diamondbacks' Archie Bradley: Kyler Murray is ‘quarterback of the future’ for Cardinals
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
The Vlad Jr. era is underway!  Here's how Guerrero's debut went down  —  Happy Vladimir Guerrero Jr. day!  —  The son of the great Hall of Famer made the most anticipated major league debut since - pick one - Bryce Harper or Stephen Strasburg or Alex Rodriguez or Ken Griffey Jr. on Friday in Toronto …
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Associated Press:
Vlad Jr. dons Sr.'s Expos jersey before MLB debut
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Pazos dealt from Phillies to Rockies for Stovall  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies acquired infielder Hunter Stovall from the Colorado Rockies for left-hander James Pazos on Friday.  —  Pazos was obtained from Seattle in December as part of the trade that sent infielder Jean Segura to Philadelphia.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rockies Acquire James Pazos
Discussion: Purple Row
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs RHP Morrow confident in return this season  —  MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow is confident he'll pitch again this year despite another setback from offseason elbow injury.  —  Morrow, 33, was shut down recently after experiencing some pain in his elbow, after having minor surgery on it over the winter.
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Rockies' Story, Arenado belt homers in win over Braves  —  Trevor Story and Nolan Arenado hit back-to-back home runs on consecutive pitches and finished with two hits each, and the Colorado Rockies beat the host Atlanta Braves 8-4 on Friday night.  —  Daniel Murphy had three hits …
Discussion: Talking Chop
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Tim Tucker / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Foltynewicz returns to Braves' rotation Saturday
Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Bryce Harper already being Bryce Harper in Philly; Mike Trout could already be re-thinking signing up for life with Angels  —  It's only April and yet ...  The Phillies' $350 million marriage with Bryce Harper is off to a rocky start.  As of Saturday, Harper was leading the majors …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Reds get homer-happy in blowout win over Cards  —  St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) fields a throw from left fielder Marcell Ozuna (23) during the ninth inning of a game on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.  Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Discussion: Red Reporter
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Renfroe, Hosmer homer as Padres edge Nationals 4-3  —  Hunter Renfroe hit a tiebreaking solo drive in the ninth inning, and the  —  San Diego Padres topped Washington 4-3 on Friday night after Carter Kieboom went deep for the Nationals in his major league debut.
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Several pitching moves made Friday will affect the Brewers staff in the coming days  —  (Photo: Michael McLoone / USA TODAY Sports)  —  NEW YORK - There were several developments on the pitching front Friday that will impact the Milwaukee Brewers in the days to come.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
 
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Discussion: Camden Chat
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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Miami Marlins shut out for seventh time this season as Philadelphia Phillies even series
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' offense riding its surprisingly hot start
Eddie Matz / ESPN:
Mad Max: Scherzer third-fastest to 2,500 K's
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds bullpen rolling, despite no strict roles
 

 
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