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Chris Iseman / NorthJersey.com:
Francisco Lindor homers, but everything else goes wrong for NY Mets in blowout loss to Cubs — The night started off well for the Mets, but it very quickly all fell apart. — And that's putting it mildly. — Francisco Lindor slugged his first home run of the season in the first inning …
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Newsday, New York Post and MLB Baseball News …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Bats go cold at chilly Wrigley, Mets lose to Cubs, two get tossed — CHICAGO — A sleepy offense, a costly defensive error and a couple of ejections sunk the Mets' ship in their series opener at Wrigley Field. But mostly, they just looked off. — Only three Mets collected hits …
Associated Press:
Arrieta pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Mets on cool night — CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta delivered. Eric Sogard scored on a daring dash. Jason Heyward set up another run with a nifty slide. — On another tough night at the plate, the Chicago Cubs made just enough plays to eke out a win.
Discussion:
Faith and Fear in Flushing
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
'It's almost mind-boggling': Scouts, opposing pitchers on why the Cubs can't hit
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Bleed Cubbie Blue, Cubs Insider and Bleacher Nation
Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
'It's a weird virus': Spencer Turnbull puts COVID behind him, ready to start season — Detroit — Spencer Turnbull didn't stay too long on the self-pity train. — “At first I was frustrated and disheartened a little bit,” he said. “But perspective is everything.
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Bless You Boys
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park postponed due to weather — The Detroit Tigers will play three games in two days against the Pittsburgh Pirates after snow postponed Tuesday night's game at Comerica Park. The teams are slated to play a pair of seven-inning games at 2:10 p.m. and 6:40 p.m. Wednesday.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, MLB Baseball News … and Bucs Dugout
Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
Tigers' Spencer Turnbull to debut Wednesday; Tarik Skubal to work in tandem role
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and The Athletic
Robert Morales / Press Telegram:
Press-Telegram girls Athlete of the Week: Emi Sverduk, Wilson — Press-Telegram girls Athlete of the Week — Noteworthy: Sverduk won the Edison Invitational with a 1-under par 69, besting a 50-player field. Her bogey-free round included one birdie. She also tied a school record …
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Press Enterprise, Daily Breeze, SGV Tribune, Daily News and Orange County Register
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
MLB, players' union meet for 1st CBA talks, sources say — Leaders from Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association met Tuesday for their first official negotiating session a little more than six months before the sport's collective bargaining agreement lapses, sources told ESPN.
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Marc Normandin …, Cubs Insider and MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
Infielder Neil Walker retires after 12 MLB seasons — Veteran infielder Neil Walker announced his retirement Tuesday after 12 major league seasons. — Born in Pittsburgh, he played his first seven seasons for the Pirates before playing for the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees …
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MLB Daily Dish, New York Post, Royals Review, Bucs Dugout and UPI
Bob Goldsborough / Chicago Tribune:
Former Chicago Cub Jon Lester lists his Graceland West home for $6M — By HANDOUT “,sourceId: “119825707”,shareUrl: “https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2 Freal- estate%2Felite-street%2Fct-re-elite- street-chicag-cub-jon-lester-graceland- west-20210420-ey2t3ypmvbhena5k6slusgk7u a- photogallery.html” …
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NBCSports.com and MLB Baseball News …
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Washington Nationals' Juan Soto (left shoulder) goes on 10-day injured list — The Washington Nationals placed star outfielder Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list with a strained left shoulder, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. — Soto, 22, was originally in Tuesday's starting lineup …
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Nationals News and UPI
J.P. Hoornstra / Orange County Register:
Mookie Betts hit by 95-mph pitch in Dodgers' loss to Mariners — The Dodgers have weathered injuries to Cody Bellinger, Gavin Lux and Tony Gonsolin in less than three weeks. — On Monday night in Seattle, they were dealt a different dose of adversity: a game they never led …
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Daily Breeze, SGV Tribune, MLB Baseball News … and Pasadena Star News
Nathaniel Percy / Daily Breeze:
San Pedro man and his father plead not guilty to charges in Kristin Smart case — A 44-year-old San Pedro man and his father pleaded not guilty Monday, April 19, to charges stemming from the disappearance and death of Kristin Smart nearly 25 years ago. — Paul Flores pleaded not guilty to murder in San Luis Obispo County Court.
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Mercury News, CBS San Francisco and Associated Press
