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Here we go again: It’s April 6, and the Royals have already dug a hole

The umpires gathered near the third-base line, waiting for a replay to determine whether Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had hooked a baseball on the fair side of the foul pole. And waiting to answer what became the most intriguing, coin-flip question of the opening home stand of the season.

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La Velle E. Neal III: Another Twins home opener brings hope of long-lasting memories

MINNEAPOLIS — Major League Baseball prefers to schedule an off day after an outdoor team's home opener. In case there's inclement weather, the game can be played later — and in front of what's expected to be a packed stadium.

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Joe Starkey: As we'll see, Andrew McCutchen means the world to Pittsburgh

Nothing felt right about Andrew McCutchen's final home game here, likely because it wasn't clear if it was his final home game here.

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Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez has small town roots. His friends and family prove that.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Grayson Rodriguez is not from Houston.

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New York Mets could have Shohei Ohtani masterplan after secret Steve Cohen visit

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen reportedly made a trip to Japan during the offseason and watched megastar Shohei Ohtani - who is in a contract year with the Los Angeles Angels

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Royals’ first homestand ends with a loss — and the continuation of a troubling trend

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There are positive developments for the Kansas City Royals this season if you want to look hard enough for them.

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Giants slug 5 homers to clinch series win vs. White Sox

CHICAGO — Returning home from a six-game opening road trip, the Giants will rejoice when their charter flight lands back in San Francisco at about 9 p.m. local time Thursday night. While it will be a quick turnaround to their Friday afternoon home opener, on the other side represents their…

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Giants rout White Sox again, hit record 13 homers in series

Lance Lynn KO’d, as White Sox fall to 3-4.

Chicago Sun-Times

Three isn’t a crowd on Marquee Sports Network with Sciambi, Deshaies & Girardi

Joe Girardi is expected to be in the Cubs’ TV booth for about 50 games, most of them with Jon Sciambi and Jim Deshaies.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fernando Tatis Jr. homers on rehab assignment, is called a cheater by the pitcher who gave it up

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s return from his 80-game PED suspension likely won't be a feel-good story everywhere he goes, especially outside San Diego.

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Zack Greinke shook off his own pitch call and was delightfully thrilled with that choice

Protect this man at ALL costs.

USA Today Sports Media Group

How Marcus Stroman’s first season with the Cubs set him up to be ‘the guy’ in 2023

Stroman is set to make his second start of the season Friday, after a rainout in Cincinnati pushed back his schedule.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trea Turner somehow keeping his bubble gum bubble alive while sliding was so slick

Everything he does is so SMOOTH!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Garrett Mitchell crediting his wife’s absence for walk-off HR led to some funny tweets

This is too funny.

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Ron Cook: A.J. Burnett, Russell Martin home opener reunion reminds Pirates fans of better times

PITTSBURGH — Bob Nutting might be the worst owner in all of sports. We beat him up regularly for not spending enough on Pirates payroll. But none of us can accuse Nutting of being anything less than a brilliant businessman. He didn't become a billionaire by making bad decisions.

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One defensive miscue plus zero runs equals Royals wasting a great Zack Greinke effort

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A full moon climbed up the night sky, visible to the announced 10,015 fans Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium.

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Athletics’ rally to tie on Aguilar’s epic eighth-inning home run, but fall in 10 to Guardians

OAKLAND, Calif. — Athletics designated hitter Jesus Aguilar wasn’t interested in reliving one of the most epic at-bats you’ll ever see in the aftermath of a 6-4, 10-inning loss Wednesday to the Cleveland Guardians.

Los Angeles Times

MLB pitch clock proving to be a mental and physical game-changer

LOS ANGELES — It was the third inning Saturday and Clayton Kershaw needed a moment to collect himself.

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Five observations after the Braves sweep the Cardinals

ST. LOUIS – The Braves probably couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season.

The Orange County Register

Shohei Ohtani shakes off rough start in Angels’ victory over Mariners

SEATTLE — Shohei Ohtani had a rough start, but a brilliant finish.

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Dave Hyde: Stop the clock! Marlins beat Twins and time as baseball finds answer to endless problem

MIAMI — Hello, and welcome to loanDepot park for the first pitch between — oh, there’s one out! — the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins on — that’s two outs! — Wednesday afternoon as we time baseball’s new rule change to … stop the clock!

Chicago Tribune

Eloy Jiménez will be out 2-3 weeks — but White Sox ‘optimistic it’s not going to be anything long-term’

CHICAGO — Eloy Jiménez went from first to third on Andrew Vaughn’s double to right field in the seventh inning Monday.

Sports Illustrated

Ohtani Makes Unique MLB History With Pitch Clock Violations

The Angels star struggled with the majors’ newest addition.

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SF Giants’ all-or-nothing offense comes up empty in loss to White Sox

CHICAGO — The Giants, despite their propensity to swing and miss early this season, won’t be mistaken for a team without plate discipline. Facing White Sox strikeout artist Dylan Cease on Wednesday, they watched five ball fours go by and chased him by the fifth inning.

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Grayson Rodriguez impresses in MLB debut but Orioles lose series finale, 5-2, to Jacob deGrom, Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas — Since Grayson Rodriguez was selected in the first round of the 2018 MLB draft, the right-handed pitcher, the organization and Baltimore fans have spent the past four and a half years envisioning what the 6-foot-5 hurler would look like in an Orioles uniform.

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