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Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:39:30 +0000: Walker opens up about elbow injury, surgery – MLB News Index
- When he learned that an MRI of his right elbow showed a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament, D-backs right-hander Taijuan Walker was surprised.
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:30:13 +0000: Suzuki takes Harvey deep to extend HR surge – MLB News Index
- Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki extended his unexpected power surge from last season in the first inning Thursday night, homering off the Mets' Matt Harvey at SunTrust Park.
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:22:18 +0000: Dropped to 4th, Giancarlo snaps skid with 1B – MLB News Index
- Giancarlo Stanton's slow start to his Yankees tenure prompted the smallest of lineup demotions, and the slugger's drop to the cleanup spot offered an encouraging sign in Thursday's contest against the Blue Jays. Entering the evening hitless in his last 13 at-bats and just 3-for-35 at home, Stanton connected on a two-out single in the 5th inning in his 3rd at-bat, beating the throw to first on a close play and loading the bases.
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:13:13 +0000: That's one way to turn a triple play, Mariners – MLB News Index
- In a scoreless game during the fourth inning between the Astros and Mariners in Seattle on Thursday, Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis grounded into a triple play after appearing to lose track of the number of outs.
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:10:50 +0000: Freeman back in lineup, drives in a run – MLB News Index
- Freddie Freeman received the confirmation he was seeking regarding his left wrist and then successfully lobbied to be in the Braves' lineup for Thursday night's series opener against the Mets at SunTrust Park.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:37:45 +0000: Baez an immediate spark atop Cubs' lineup – MLB News Index
- Manager Joe Maddon was hoping Javier Baez could provide a spark at the top of the lineup, and the Cubs' second baseman did just that in the first inning of Thursday's eventual 8-5 win over the Cardinals.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:22:50 +0000: MLB, clubs plan special events for Earth Day – MLB News Index
- With Earth Day approaching on Sunday, Major League Baseball is celebrating with several league-wide and club-specific initiatives in 2018.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:19:04 +0000: Baez's flash, J-Hey's bash propel Cubs – MLB News Index
- Javier Baez provided the spark and Jason Heyward the power with a two-run homer to back Jon Lester and lead the Cubs to an 8-5 victory on Thursday at Wrigley Field, snapping the Cardinals' winning streak at five.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:03:45 +0000: Kendrys' pending return creates roster crunch – MLB News Index
- Teoscar Hernandez has been the Blue Jays' hottest hitter, which means he is no longer the obvious choice to be removed from the roster when Kendrys Morales comes off the disabled list on Friday.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 22:55:36 +0000: Top of order sets tone as Tigers outpace O's – MLB News Index
- Leonys Martin fell a double shy of the cycle -- including notching his first career grand slam -- and Jeimer Candelario added a two-run homer in his first career four-hit game, powering the Tigers to a three-game series sweep of the Orioles with a 13-8 win Thursday at Comerica Park.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 22:44:00 +0000: Morton, Astros' rotation continue to sizzle in win – MLB News Index
- Charlie Morton pitched seven shutout innings, allowing only three hits and no walks while striking out eight, as the Astros defeated the Mariners, 9-2, on Thursday afternoon at Safeco Field. Seattle turned a triple play on Evan Gattis in the fourth, but Jose Altuve added four RBIs, including a three-run double, while Max Stassi and Josh Reddick homered as Houston pulled away for the series win.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:57:20 +0000: Watch: Evan Gattis forgets number of outs, walks into triple play – Sporting News RSS
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Evan Gattis started the play off with a half swing and ended it by walking into a tag.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:10:48 +0000: Ohtani returns at DH to face Red Sox – MLB News Index
- Shohei Ohtani returns to the Angels lineup as designated hitter in the No. 6 hole against the Red Sox.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:02:14 +0000: Marlins' Lewis Brinson hopes to play big role with hometown team – Sporting News RSS
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Given time, Lewis Brinson may be able to help turn the Marlins back into winners.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:58:17 +0000: These teams are best -- and worst -- in extras – MLB News Index
- These teams are best -- and worst -- in extras
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:52:51 +0000: Highly ranked prospect O'Neill joins Cardinals – MLB News Index
- Tyler O'Neill's scorching-hot start to 2018 has him making his way to the big leagues. The Cardinals promoted O'Neill, the Cards' No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, prior to Thursday's makeup game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:19:04 +0000: 5 reasons why better times are ahead for Reds – MLB News Index
- Changing the manager -- as the Reds did Thursday -- doesn't mean instant improvement for a 3-15 club. Progress is up to the players -- both those already on the roster and perhaps others who could be arriving in the future. It's also up to the front office to put the next manager in position to develop a winning culture.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 19:18:24 +0000: Reds now a rudderless vessel defined by badness, and there's little reason for hope – Sporting News RSS
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Let's talk about the Reds, a team that was once great but now seems stuck in the Bad Place.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 19:16:37 +0000: Back tightness keeping Giles out of action – MLB News Index
- Astros manager AJ Hinch said reliever Ken Giles hasn't pitched since Saturday because of a problem with his back. "He's been battling a little bit of back tightness and had been unavailable the last couple of days,'' Hinch said before Thursday's series finale against the Mariners.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:55:55 +0000: Here are some candidates to be Reds' next skipper – MLB News Index
- After the Reds dismissed manager Bryan Price and installed Jim Riggleman as his interim replacement on Thursday, they appeared in no rush to immediately hire a new full-time skipper.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:45:34 +0000: This is why the Red Sox are so good so far – MLB News Index
- Last year's Red Sox famously had the fewest home runs in baseball, and the addition of J.D. Martinez was expected to help. He has, but Boston's best-in-baseball lineup has benefited from a lot more than just that. They've improved from within.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:16:22 +0000: Freddie Freeman injury update: Braves 1B day-to-day after HBP on wrist – Sporting News RSS
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Freddie Freeman didn't even wait for the trainer to come out and get him. He took himself out of the game.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 17:53:15 +0000: Reds dismiss Price, Riggleman named interim – MLB News Index
- Bryan Price is out as Reds manager, along with pitching coach Mack Jenkins. Bench coach Jim Riggleman will be interim manager, with Double-A Pensacola pitching coach Danny Darwin joining the coaching staff. Pat Kelly, who was manager of Triple-A Louisville, will be the bench coach.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 17:03:39 +0000: Inbox: Who will the Tigers draft No. 1 overall? – MLB News Index
- There have been some outstanding performances across the country by prospects, from the big leagues all the way down to this year's Draft class. This week's Inbox tries to reflect that.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:56:15 +0000: The Yankees are overrated, the Cubs are lost and other MLB early season hot takes – Sporting News RSS
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We're just over two weeks into the MLB season, which means it's time to start drawing wild, outrageous conclusions based on what we've seen so far.

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