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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Max Scherzer struggles against Tigers in first start since suspension: ‘It was bittersweet’  —  DETROIT — Max Scherzer used to dominate at Comerica Park.  He won the first of his three Cy Young Awards as a member of the Tigers and became one of the preeminent pitchers of his time during his five seasons in Detroit.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Tigers sweep split doubleheader at Comerica Park, Mets have lost 8 of last 10 games  —  DETROIT — When the top of the fifth inning began, the Mets were behind 4-2.  One sudden downpour, two outfield errors and a Francisco Lindor home run later, the sun was out and the Mets were on top 5-4.
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Brian Cashman says there's plenty of time for Yankees to turn things around: 'Don't count us out'  —  With his team sitting in last place, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman spoke to reporters for nearly 30 minutes before Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Carlos Rodon's back remains an issue, Lou Trivino needs Tommy John
Matt Gelb / The Athletic:
Phillies' list of concerns starts with the rotation, and changes could be coming  —  LOS ANGELES — When Craig Kimbrel's fastball landed in the seats Wednesday afternoon at Dodger Stadium and the Phillies trudged toward a long cross-country flight, they carried the second-worst ERA in the National League with them.
The Nevada Independent:
Assembly leader: A's stadium deal running out of time in Nevada Legislature  —  The leader of the Nevada Assembly says the Legislature could “run out of time” on a potential deal to send hundreds of millions of dollars in public money to help construct a baseball stadium in Las Vegas …
Madeline Kenney / Mercury News:
Warriors' fourth quarter rally falls short as Lakers take Game 1  —  The Western Conference semifinals matchup between the Warriors and Lakers will resume Thursday for Game 2.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James had to do the heavy lifting in his first 22 playoff games against Stephen Curry and the Warriors.
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Anthony Volpe, Willie Calhoun homer in Yankees win over Guardians to end 4-game skid  —  The Yankees had not scored more than two runs in each of their previous four games, but a pair of solo shots helped them end that streak in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Guardians at Yankee Stadium.
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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles extend April fortunes into May with 11-7 win over Royals behind Ryan Mountcastle's two homers  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Orioles' first game after their historic April went much like their first 19 wins of the season.  —  Baltimore trailed 3- early, and it appeared as if the momentum …
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Jalen Brunson's clutch buckets narrowly lead Knicks past Heat to even series  —  It was a necessary win for the Knicks.  And while it wasn't pretty, they scraped by.  —  Facing the Heat without Jimmy Butler, Tom Thibodeau's squad played at a deficit for most of Game 2 but came alive in crunch …
Associated Press:
Practical Move out of Kentucky Derby with high temperature  —  Practical Move, trained by Tim Yakteen won the Santa Anita Derby, the Los Alamitos Futurity and the San Felipe Stakes  —  Practical Move won't run in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday because of an elevated temperature.
Brian Wacker / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens' Lamar Jackson 'didn't really care for other teams,' mum about trade request  —  “I was getting messages from [fans] them, like people crying and sad in the DMs.  And I'm like, ‘Man, they got me sad,’” said Lamar Jackson.  (Baltimore Sun)  —  Lamar Jackson, despite a public trade request …
Joon Lee / ESPN:
Yankees place Aaron Judge on injured list with hip strain  —  NEW YORK — The Yankees placed captain Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list Monday, delivering a big blow to a team currently sitting in last place.  —  Judge is dealing with a mild right hip strain, an injury the Yankees have been patient with.
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