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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers bullpen fails in grand fashion in 12-11 loss to White Sox — CHICAGO - It started as a blowout, with the Detroit Tigers banging hits and home runs all over the yard. But that would have been too easy for this bunch - they only win close games - so in came the bullpen.
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Eloy Jimenez returns to the White Sox lineup for the opener of a 3-game series against the Tigers
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann (elbow sprain) placed on 10-day IL
Detroit Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann (elbow sprain) placed on 10-day IL
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Bless You Boys, MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers haven't looked like a .500 team of late, but that's what they were entering Friday — The short night for Taylor Hearn on Thursday put the Texas Rangers on a fast track to their fourth straight loss. — They've lost four in a row twice this season, with both skids coming on the road.
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Lone Star Ball
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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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MLB Baseball News …, The Comeback and Boston Globe
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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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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Miguel Andújar clears next hurdle, could rejoin Yankees soon — SAN FRANCISCO — Miguel Andújar passed a big test Friday and the Yankees are now hopeful he could rejoin them by next weekend. The third baseman, who is rehabbing a partially torn labrum in his right shoulder …
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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 …
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Daily Breeze
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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
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' offense riding its surprisingly hot start — As the baseball season entered its fifth week on Friday, the Diamondbacks began play with an offense that ranked first in the National League in batting average and slugging and was squarely in the Top 5 in most major categories.
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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.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Rolen, Izzy, Cooper voted into Cards' HOF — Scott Rolen, one of three new members of the Cardinals' Hall of Fame announced Friday night on Fox Sports Midwest, was driving his daughter from the Bloomington, Ind., area to Louisville for a volleyball tournament when he started to take part in a conference call.
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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The Crawfish Boxes and Let's Go Tribe
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 …
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Houston Chronicle
Tim Tucker / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Foltynewicz returns to Braves' rotation Saturday — Mike Foltynewicz, the Braves' best starting pitcher last season, finally will make his first major-league start of 2019 on Saturday night. — He missed almost all of spring training and the start of the season because of right elbow soreness stemming from a bone spur.
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Purple Row
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Miami Marlins shut out for seventh time this season as Philadelphia Phillies even series — Brian Anderson tried to make a play at the right-field wall, but there was no play to be made. — J.T. Realmuto got too much out of the pitch. — The former Marlins All-Star catcher hit …
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MLB Baseball News …
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Twins bury Orioles with home run barrage — Nelson Cruz, Eddie Rosario and C.J. Cron hit back-to-back-to-back solo homers in the first inning, and the Minnesota Twins continued their recent homer barrage against the visiting Baltimore Orioles with five blasts in a 6-1 victory on Friday night.
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Camden Chat