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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Tarik Skubal to undergo surgery for loose bodies in left elbow — Tarik Skubal has been scratched from his start. — He has been placed on the injured list. — And he needs surgery. — The 29-year-old left-hander won't start for the Detroit Tigers on Monday, May 4 …
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal shares update after injury scare — Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal is ready for his next start. — That news is significant because Skubal - and everyone else in the Tigers' organization - experienced an injury scare in the seventh inning Wednesday …
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Kenley Jansen dealing with injury, but Tigers closer avoiding IL
Kenley Jansen dealing with injury, but Tigers closer avoiding IL
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Handing out 2026 April grades to all 30 MLB teams — The struggles of three of MLB's richest premier franchises over the opening five weeks of the 2026 season are reminiscent of a scene from “Bull Durham,” when manager Joe “Skip” Riggins asks coach Larry Hockett, “What's our record?”
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Handing out MLB's early awards: Best and worst of wacky opening month — It's the Year of the Rookie, the Year of the Underdog, and the Year of the Underperforming. — Who could have envisioned that Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora and Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson would be unemployed before May?
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Reds trounced for 3rd time in 4 games, set ugly MLB record along way
Reds trounced for 3rd time in 4 games, set ugly MLB record along way
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National Weather Service:
Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW) — Extended Forecast for — 6 Miles SE Lincolnwood IL — High: 79 °F — Low: 50 °F — High: 50 °F — Tuesday Night Low: 45 °F — High: 52 °F — Low: 44 °F — High: 58 °F — Low: 46 °F — High: 58 °F
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Andy Martinez / Chicago Tribune:
Windy Wrigley Field day leads to ‘incredible’ Nico Hoerner play as the Chicago Cubs win 11th straight at home — Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas hit a popup to shallow right field with one out in the sixth inning on Sunday, a routine play in most situations on most days.
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Christine Brennan / USA Today:
Who shut down Caitlin Clark's Rookie of the Year celebration? Christine Brennan book tells all — Contrary to popular opinion, the WNBA didn't ignore Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark's Rookie of the Year award in 2024. The league offered to honor and celebrate Clark in several ways …
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Harrison Freuck / Brew Crew Ball:
Brewers Injury News & Notes: Updates on Chourio, Vaughn, Misiorowski, Zerpa, and more — It's been a busy weekend for the Milwaukee Brewers. The team extended their win streak to three with a win Saturday afternoon in the nation's capital, and plenty of news — some good, some bad — continues to roll in.
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Associated Press:
Mark Vientos hits two home runs as Mets take series from Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mark Vientos hit two homers and drove in four runs and right-hander Clay Holmes allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings as the Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels, 5-1, on Sunday. — Holmes (4-2) allowed four hits …
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Is Royals' Jac Caglianone near an offensive breakout? Signs are starting to show — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — Jac Caglianone delivered a game-tying RBI single against Seattle with two outs in ninth. — He has hit safely in 13 of his last 17 games and has five multi-hit games.
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Dan Harralson / USA Today:
Where to watch Tennessee-Kentucky baseball Game 3: TV, channel, stream — Tennessee (30-17, 10-13 SEC) will continue a three-game baseball series against Kentucky (29-15, 11-12 SEC) on Sunday. — First pitch between the Vols and Wildcats is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Al Yellon / Bleed Cubbie Blue:
Cubs roster move: Daniel Palencia activated from injured list, Yacksel Rios DFA — Cubs closer Daniel Palencia went on the injured list April 17 (retroactive to April 14) with what was originally termed an oblique strain, later amended to a lat injury. — Palencia has thrown a couple …
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