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Jay Cohen / Associated Press:
Chicago Cubs' Marcus Stroman commits MLB's 1st pitch-clock violation — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 35 — Chicago Cubs mascot Clark waves a “W” flag after a Cubs 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day at Wrigley Field, March 30, 2023. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Dansby Swanson stars in his Chicago Cubs debut, a 4-0 opening-day win: 'I'm really soaking up these moments' — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 35 — Chicago Cubs mascot Clark waves a “W” flag after a Cubs 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day at Wrigley Field, March 30, 2023.
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs make a short-term bet on each other with 3-year extension: ‘This is where I want to be’ — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 35 — Chicago Cubs mascot Clark waves a “W” flag after a Cubs 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day at Wrigley Field, March 30, 2023.
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Another lost night for Heat, with 101-92 loss in New York further hampering seeding hopes — NEW YORK — The New York Knicks couldn't make a free throw, lost their All-Star in the first half, and were way too careless with the ball. — And the Miami Heat couldn't seize the moment.
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Julius Randle suffers ankle injury in Knicks' 101-92 victory over Miami Heat — The good and the bad. — On a night the Knicks essentially clinched a playoff berth, their All-Star Julius Randle left the court in pain with a sprained ankle. — He never re-emerged from the locker room after halftime …
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Nets rally late to beat West-worst Rockets: ‘We were pretty lucky to get a win tonight.’
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
With Aaron Judge back and Anthony Volpe here, Yankees ready for Opening Day — With the sun shining, the wind chilling and the first pitch of a new season just hours away, Aaron Boone reflected on his “lowest” point of the offseason on Thursday morning. — Asked about Aaron Judge …
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Anthony McCarron / New York Daily News:
Scouting the Yankees: Experts weigh in on if Bombers have done enough to make World Series run
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Opening Day at Yankee Stadium is perfect stage for Anthony Volpe's debut, Aaron Judge's return
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Adley Rutschman makes history with homer, 5-for-5 day in Orioles' season-opening 10-9 win over Red Sox — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 11 — BOSTON — Adley Rutschman awoke Thursday morning and couldn't shake his jitters. He had hoped to hold them off until he arrived at Fenway Park.
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Hayes Gardner / Baltimore Sun:
After volunteering to do so, Orioles CEO John Angelos indicates he will not be sharing club's finances after all — John Angelos is “as transparent as transparent gets,” he said Thursday. But that doesn't necessarily mean he'll be fulfilling his promise to share the Orioles' books.
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox give Pedro Grifol a victory in his managerial debut, rallying for a 3-2 win against the Houston Astros in the season opener — HOUSTON — Andrew Vaughn struck out with the bases loaded in the seventh inning. — The Chicago White Sox first baseman got another chance …
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond misses LA Lakers game after writing about his mental health: 'It's okay to ask for help' — Center Andre Drummond missed the Chicago Bulls' 121-110 loss to theLos Angeles Lakers on Wednesday after opening up about his mental health on social media.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Minor leaguers, MLB reach tentative deal on 1st CBA, sources say — Minor league baseball players and Major League Baseball struck a tentative deal Wednesday on the first collective bargaining agreement between the sides that will more than double player pay and represents the largest-ever gains …
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets place ace Justin Verlander on IL with low-grade shoulder strain — MIAMI — The Mets were set to start the season with their healthiest rotation in years, but then Justin Verlander felt something wrong in his right shoulder during a bullpen session the night before Opening Day at LoanDepot Park.
Bill Plaschke / Los Angeles Times:
Newest Dodgers inspire and help set the tone for a season of intrigue — It was wet, cold and beautiful. — The lineup was weird, worrisome and wonderful. — Opening day was opening night, the decade-long dynasty was riddled with holes, the summer's best fans were bundled up and uncertain and yet ...
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