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Orioles at Diamondbacks prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for April 8 — Its Tuesday, April 8 and the Orioles (5-6) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (5-6) in Game 2 of this series. — Charlie Morton is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Merrill Kelly for Arizona.
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Rangers at Cubs prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 8 — Its Tuesday, April 8 and the Cubs (8-5) host the Rangers (8-3) at Wrigley in Game 2 of their series. — Patrick Corbin is slated to take the mound for Texas against Jameson Taillon for Chicago
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Phillies at Braves prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 8 — Its Tuesday, April 8 and the Phillies (7-2) are in Atlanta to open a series against the Braves (1-8). — This one is an elite pitching matchup as Zack Wheeler is slated …
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Plain Dealer, Battery Power and Just Baseball
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Reds at Giants prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 8 — Its Tuesday, April 8 and it is Game 2 in the three-game series between the Reds (4-7) and the Giants (8-2) in San Francisco. — Nick Lodolo is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Landen Roupp for San Francisco.
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MLB.com, McCovey Chronicles and Redleg Nation
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Blue Jays at Red Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 8 — Its Tuesday, April 8 and the Blue Jays (6-5) look to make it two straight wins as they continue their series in Boston against the Red Sox (6-5).
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Dodgers at Nationals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 8 — Its Tuesday, April 8 and the Dodgers (9-3) are in Washington, DC to continue their series against the Nationals (4-6). — Justin Wrobleski is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Brad Lord for Washington
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Marlins at Mets prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 8
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SNY
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Octavio Dotel dies from injuries in Dominican Republic nightclub tragedy — Octavio Dotel, a major league pitcher for 15 seasons, died Tuesday from injuries sustained when the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed, a spokesman for the country's sports ministry confirmed.
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Associated Press, ESPN, New York Times, New York Daily News, New York Post, Yahoo Sports and Newsweek, more at WeSmirch »
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Darragh McDonald / MLB Trade Rumors:
Octavio Dotel Dies In Roof Collapse Tragedy
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Amazin' Avenue, South Side Sox, Royals Review and Battery Power
Associated Press:
Orioles' Zach Eflin leaves game with shoulder fatigue after six strong innings — PHOENIX — Zach Eflin's great night on the mound had a sour ending after the Baltimore Orioles right-hander left a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with shoulder fatigue.
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BaltimoreBaseball.com, Baltimore Sun and Associated Press
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Boston's Jarren Duran says he opened up about suicide attempt to ‘reach those who feel alone’ — BOSTON — EDITOR'S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988.
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masslive.com, Boston Herald, Boston.com, Sportsnet.ca, 98.5 The Sports Hub, Yahoo Sports, Plain Dealer, The Boston Globe, NESN.com and MLB.com
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB power rankings: New-look Giants join prosperity party in NL West — Perhaps the San Francisco Giants' back to the future approach really is paying off. — A new regime led by franchise legend Buster Posey intent on returning the club to its strong pitching, solid defense …
Associated Press:
Cody Bellinger out of Yankees lineup with suspected food poisoning — DETROIT — Cody Bellinger was scratched from the New York Yankees lineup against the Detroit Tigers with a suspected case of food poisoning. — Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Bellinger started dealing with an upset stomach …
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Newsday, New York Post, MLB.com and New York Daily News
Barry M. Bloom / Sportico:
Guerrero Jr.'s $500M Blue Jays Deal Widens AL East Resource Gap — PHOENIX — When a player agrees to a 14-year, $500 million extension, as Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reportedly did Sunday night, the signing has a ripple effect. — The American League East, almost always led in spending …
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Sportsnet.ca and ESPN
