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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals notebook: Getting better with the glove keeps Martinez in lineup — CHICAGO — Having put first base farther behind him every time he runs out to right field, Jose Martinez has taken advantage of his extra time to work with outfield coach Willie McGee and quickly listed all the ways McGee has helped him improve.
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
How can Javier Baez hit so well after falling behind 0-2? 'He's absolutely fearless.' — Photos of Cubs infielder Javier Baez. — Chicago Tribune — Synonyms for conventional include normal, standard, regular, ordinary and common. — The antonym for conventional can be found patrolling shortstop at Wrigley Field.
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
How the Cubs already took over first place in the NL Central — CHICAGO — If there is such a thing as a baseball Hollywood script in early May, then the Chicago Cubs have the plot line down: Get off to a bad start — inviting doubters from all over the game — then turn things around …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals turn to Wainwright to keep Cubs from sweep, first place
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Viva El Birdos
Associated Press:
Dixon hits 3-run HR in 10th, Tigers beat Royals 5-2 — After being humiliated by the Kansas City Royals a day earlier, the Detroit Tigers were focused on redemption Sunday. — It came via one of the lesser-known members of the roster. — Journeyman Brandon Dixon, only in the majors due …
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Chris Nelsen / Detroit Free Press:
Brandon Dixon the hero, but don't overlook Spencer Turnbull's dominance — Brandon Dixon entered the Detroit Tigers lineup in the eighth inning as a pinch hitter Sunday afternoon, striking out in a tie game against the Kansas City Royals. — No worries. He got his redemption in the 10th inning …
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Chris Nelsen / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers top Royals on Brandon Dixon's walk-off home run
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Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
Royals catcher Cam Gallagher bunting his way into the club record book
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The Crawfish Boxes
Walter Villa / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Kevin Gausman will start Monday after 28-pitch ejection Friday — Kevin Gausman, ejected on Friday after only 28 pitches, will start Monday for the Braves against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. — “I'm getting that ‘back in the day’ action — the three-man rotation,” Gausman joked. “It's a little weird.
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Walter Villa / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Ender Inciarte's blessed bat delivers as Braves complete sweep of Marlins
David Wilson / Miami Herald:
One final look at the Miami Marlins' homestand as they get ready for seven road games
David Wilson / Miami Herald:
Don Mattingly sees more comfortable Peter O'Brien in Hialeah native's return from minors
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
As wounded Yankees work their way back, Luis Severino is still far off — For all the good news that the Yankees have been getting from Tampa these days, Brian Cashman dropped a dose of reality on Sunday. While Miguel Andujar has rehabbed his way back from a serious injury and there continue …
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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yanks' Severino likely out until after AS break — NEW YORK — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Sunday that the club was expecting ace Luis Severino to remain on the injured list through the first half of the season. — “You won't see him until after the All-Star break …
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Tyler Conway / Bleacher Report:
Yankees' Luis Severino Won't Return from Injury Until After MLB All-Star Break
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Pinstripe Alley
Frank Zicarelli / Toronto Sun:
Rangers rout Jays, but catcher Maile steps in to bolster bullpen — Frank ZicarelliMore from Frank Zicarelli — ARLINGTON — Desperate times call for desperation measures, a scenario the Blue Jays faced Sunday at Globe Life Park as the host Rangers were making Texas toast of their visitors.
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ESPN:
Cora to skip Red Sox's trip to White House — Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Sunday that he will not accompany his team Thursday to celebrate its World Series title at the White House. — In a statement in Spanish sent to El Nuevo Dia, Cora cited the fact that Puerto Rico still …
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Maria Torres / Baltimore Sun:
Angels eager for Shohei Ohtani to return and bolster their hitting — Shohei Ohtani watches Angels pitchers throw during a spring training practice session on Feb. 15 in Tempe, Ariz. Ohtani is moving closer to returning to the Angels. (Chris Carlson / Associated Press)
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Steven Matz flies back to New York with nerve irritation, next start in question — The Mets rotation suffered a pair of setbacks following the team's 3-2 loss against the Brewers on Sunday afternoon at Miller Park. — Steven Matz left the Mets six-game road trip Sunday and flew …
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Javy Baez should join the extension party, and he's not alone — CHICAGO — Matt Carpenter has a great thing going with the St. Louis Cardinals, as the patient, salsa-making infielder who has a World Series ring from 2011 and once mashed a series-changing hit against Clayton Kershaw.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly to face his original team in outing vs. Rays without any hard feelings — DENVER - When the Diamondbacks rearranged their starting rotation last week, manager Torey Lovullo said they made sure things still lined up so right-hander Merrill Kelly would be able …
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs IF Bote has been playing with broken toe — CHICAGO — Cubs infielder David Bote has been playing with a broken left pinky toe ever since he was hit by a pitch in the first game of the season, he confirmed to ESPN on Sunday. — Bote indicated that it has been getting better since …
