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Bob Nightengale / Arizona Republic:
A year ago, he was unknown. Today, Luke Voit is the Yankees' savior — Luke Voit still can't get used to people recognizing him in the city. The subway system remains terrifying to him. And the folks back home would never believe the price you have to pay for a good steak dinner in New York City.
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Jesse Yomtov / Greenville News:
MLB power rankings: Time to start believing in the Twins — SportsPulse: C.C. Sabathia has likely punched his ticket to Cooperstown after eclipsing 3,000 strikeouts. MLB Insider Bob Nightengale looks at the current players that are also locks to be future Hall of Famers. — CONNECT
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USA Today
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Joe Maddon's methods have helped the Cubs rebound into 1st place. Isn't it time to look at giving him an extension? — Photos of Joe Maddon, the 2015 NL Manager of the Year. — Chicago Tribune — Without even trying, Joe Maddon summed up the essence of what makes him most effective as Cubs manager.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias upset with use in non-save situations — Josh VanMeter discusses his breakout start to his Triple-A season. He was called up to the Majors on Sunday. — CONNECT — Reds closer Raisel Iglesias doesn't want to make excuses for his early-season struggles …
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Joe Kay / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
Bees circle, Senzel homers twice as Reds swarm Giants 12-4
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MLB Baseball News …, NBCSports.com and baseballmusings.com
Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Homers by Molina, Carpenter, DeJong give Cardinals 6-0 lead — Yadier Molina's second-inning line drive to center field sent Odubel Herrera to the warning track to make the catch and was the sharpest hit ball for the Cardinals through three innings against Vince Vasquez.
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MLB Baseball News … and Phillies Nation
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Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Jose Martinez trying to get family out of Venezuela — Jose Martinez may not seem distracted on the field these days, but the Cardinals outfielder frequently is thinking about his family in Venezuela, where political turmoil has led to violence in the streets. — Martinez wants badly to get his relatives out of the country.
USA Today:
Red Sox pitcher David Price signal-boosts tweet about ‘white Sox’ visiting Trump's White House — The Boston Red Sox are set to be honored at the White House on Thursday, but a number of players and coaches have announced they would not be attending the ceremony with President Donald Trump.
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WEEI, MLB Baseball News …, Boston Globe and NBCSports.com
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Red Sox should have made the call before Alex Cora to avoid Trump's White House
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Place David Price On Injured List, Select Ryan Weber
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Over the Monster and MLB Baseball News …
Daily Record:
New York Mets, San Diego Padres announce lineups for Monday — The New York Mets are in San Diego Monday night to start a three-game series against the Padres. — First pitch is set for 10:10 p.m. EDT at Petco Park. — New York (16-18) will start Jacob deGrom (2-3, 3.82), while San Diego …
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Gaslamp Ball
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Matt Borelli / Dodger Blue:
Dodgers News: Travis d'Arnaud Signed To Add Right-Handed Bat, Versatility To Roster
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True Blue LA
Reuters:
Bellinger back in Dodgers' starting lineup
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Talking Chop and MLB Baseball News …
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Marlins rebound after shaky first inning for come-from-behind victory against the Cubs — The Miami Marlins had something rolling. Sandy Alcantara settled in enough after a rough first inning that had the Marlins playing catchup early. The offense put together enough to bail out their starter and tie the game.
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Derek Jeter's right-hand man is tearing up a franchise and creating enemies along the way
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New York Post and Fish Stripes
David Wilson / Miami Herald:
Is there a consensus building for the Miami Marlins' first-round pick in the MLB Draft?
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Fish Stripes
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Clint Frazier is only the fourth Yankee to return from IL in 2019 — Clint Frazier wears his emotions on his sleeve. He celebrates home runs and good plays. The Yankees outfielder was miserable when he was put on the injured list with a sprained ankle that also included two partially torn ligaments.
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Associated Press:
Anderson gets best of Bauer after playful tweet — CLEVELAND — Trevor Bauer tweeted a playful message to Tim Anderson earlier in the day. Anderson replied in kind, then chased the All-Star pitcher after his worst start this season. — Anderson hit a two-run single in the sixth inning …
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Ian Shantz / Toronto Sun:
Stroman struggles again as Twins crush Blue Jays in series opener — Height doesn't measure heart, but stats measure value. — And in the case of Marcus Stroman, who was roughed up for a second consecutive game in the Minnesota Twins' 8- series-opening rout before an announced crowd …
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees pound Mariners as CC Sabathia eyes next milestone — The best thing CC Sabathia had going for him Monday night were the bats belonging to Luke Voit, Brett Gardner and Thairo Estrada, and Adam Ottavino's right arm. — Staked to a seven-run cushion after three innings …
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Phil Rosenthal / Baltimore Sun:
‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer, off the show until May 20, will visit MLB Network's ‘MLB Now’ on Tuesday — Chicago Tribune — While “Jeopardy!” sensation James Holzhauer's string of victories is on hold as the quiz show presents its two-week teachers tournament, the Naperville-raised …
Reuters:
Snell's arm, Pham's bat power Rays past D-backs — Blake Snell retired the first 17 batters, Tommy Pham hit a grand slam and the Tampa Bay Rays cruised past the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 12-1 on Monday night. — Snell (3-3) was perfect through 5 2/3 innings before Ildemaro Vargas hit …
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