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John Romano / Miami Herald:
If we're going to complain about Rays attendance, at least get the story right — By summer, this endless conversation could turn nasty. — More than a dozen years of fretting, analyzing and debating the lack of attendance at Tampa Bay Rays games may be nearing a breaking point.
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ABC News:
Glasnow throws 7 sharp innings to help Rays beat Orioles 7-0 — Poised and confident, unbeaten and virtually unhittable, Tyler Glasnow bears no resemblance to the pitcher who entered this season with a 4-16 career record. — Glasnow pitched seven innings of three-hit ball to earn …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays Journal: Matt Duffy is playing, Austin Meadows is swinging, Jose De Leon is pitching
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John Romano / Tampa Bay Times:
Five legitimate excuses for the Tampa Bay Rays' struggling attendance
Five legitimate excuses for the Tampa Bay Rays' struggling attendance
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Associated Press:
Ailing Yankees to activate Andujar on Saturday — NEW YORK — The banged-up New York Yankees are finally starting to get some of their bats back. — Third baseman Miguel Andujar is set to come off the injured list on Saturday, and the team hopes infielder DJ LeMahieu will return to the lineup that day as well.
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Yanks' Paxton (knee) leaves start, MRI scheduled — New York Yankees left-hander James Paxton left Friday night's start against the Minnesota Twins with soreness in his left knee, the team announced. — Paxton will undergo an MRI on Saturday. — After getting the final out of the third inning …
Associated Press:
Hendricks needs 81 pitches for CG, Cubs beat Cards 4-0 — Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, right, celebrates with catcher Willson Contreras, left, after the final out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 3, 2019, in Chicago.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
‘Masterful’ Hendricks needs only 81 pitches to hand Cardinals their first shutout loss — The Cubs' Anthony Rizzo launches a three-run home run in the third inning Friday. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/TNS) — CHICAGO — They didn't see many pitches to begin with.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Addison Russell ‘not far off’ from being ready to return to Cubs, Joe Maddon says
Addison Russell ‘not far off’ from being ready to return to Cubs, Joe Maddon says
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Viva El Birdos and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jorge Castillo / The Charlotte Observer:
Dodgers strike late, top Padres — SAN DIEGO - There was an appreciable buzz humming through Petco Park with the Los Angeles Dodgers in town Friday night, a vibrant vibe absent for much of the last decade while the tenants plodded in mediocrity and worse. Hope and excitement finally exist for the San Diego Padres again.
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Former Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock undergoes third elbow surgery since 2010
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Bernie Wilson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Barnes, Muncy help Dodgers edge Padres 4-3
Barnes, Muncy help Dodgers edge Padres 4-3
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Jeremy Cluff / Arizona Republic:
Cody Bellinger off to one of best starts in MLB history with Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019
Cody Bellinger off to one of best starts in MLB history with Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019
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MLB Baseball News … and True Blue LA
Houston Chronicle:
On deck: Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels — Where/when: Saturday at 6:05 p.m., Sunday at 3:05 p.m.; Estadio de Béisbol in Monterrey, Mexico. — TV/radio: ATTSW both days, plus ESPN on Sunday; 790 AM and 101.7 FM (Spanish) both days, plus 740 AM and 850 AM (Spanish) on Sunday.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Nine years after watching his dad play for Rangers, Guerrero Jr. faces them with Blue Jays
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MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
Alex Butler / UPI:
Mike Trout homers in Angels' win over Jays as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sits
Mike Trout homers in Angels' win over Jays as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sits
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MLB Baseball News …, The Crawfish Boxes and Halos Heaven
Steve Herrick / Associated Press:
Tyler Naquin's pinch-hit single in 9th lifts Cleveland Indians past Seattle Mariners — It's the second walk-off win of the year for the Tribe! — CLEVELAND (AP) — Pinch-hitter Tyler Naquin's two-out single in the ninth inning drove in the winning run and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Friday night.
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Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners lose fifth straight, 2-1 to Indians, despite Yusei Kikuchi's best start of the season
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MLB Baseball News … and Lookout Landing
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Three reasons why Indians fans should not lose hope after Corey Kluber injury
Three reasons why Indians fans should not lose hope after Corey Kluber injury
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Associated Press:
Jeter unhappy with Marlins' play, attendance woes — MIAMI — Derek Jeter says the Miami Marlins' performance, attendance and business operations have been a problem. — Shadows at Marlins Park don't bother him, however. — Speaking to the media Friday for the first time since the season began …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Can Nick Senzel ignite the Cincinnati Reds' slumping offense? Yasiel Puig knows from experience — A team that entered the season with high expectations sat in last place with a slumping offense. — Searching for a way to ignite the lineup, that team called up its top prospect …
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Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Giants return to house of horrors in Cincinnati led by promising new arm
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Promote Nick Senzel
Reds Promote Nick Senzel
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Associated Press:
Marte homers from both sides, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 10-9 — Switch-hitting Ketel Marte homered from both sides of the plate for the third time this season and the Arizona Diamondbacks fended off Colorado's late rally to beat Rockies 10-9 on Friday night.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals notebook: Gallegos makes ‘heck of a case’ to stay as Gregerson ready to return — CHICAGO — When an inevitable roster move is on the horizon with no obvious corresponding injury or ineffectiveness, the Cardinals usually offer a glimpse into their off-field discussions through their on-field actions.
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Noah Trister / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Greene gets 13th save in Tigers' 14th win, 4-3 over Royals — Shane Greene has been part of almost every victory this season for the — Detroit Tigers. — The right-hander allowed a home run in the ninth inning against Kansas City on Friday night, but still closed out the win.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Who the Detroit Tigers are leaning toward in 2019 MLB draft
Who the Detroit Tigers are leaning toward in 2019 MLB draft
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Jon Meoli / Sacramento Bee:
During record hitless streak, Orioles' Chris Davis heard boos turn to cheers: 'I wasn't going to run from it' — It was the fewest tickets sold for a game in Camden Yards history - 6,585 - so sound wasn't emanating from Baltimore's jewel of a ballpark early in the Oakland Athletics' April 8 visit.
Katherine Fitzgerald / Arizona Republic:
Minor league baseball team to go by ‘Churros,’ rolls out churro pants — Great news, churro lovers. — The San Jose Giants, a Minor League affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, will be changing their name to the Churros a few times this season. — And with that? You guessed it. Churro pants.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
GM Mike Hazen's offseason gambles paying off so far for Diamondbacks — His team has played well for more than a month, but Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen doesn't feel validation - or, at least, he isn't ready to admit it. He took his club down an offseason path that was not met with universal approval.
