Shota Imanaga was asked what was it like pitching in New York for the first time. His response (via interpreter)

“The view from the hotel, I recognize it from Spider-Man. So I was just like, oh, this is where Spider-Man was.”

#MLB #Cubs #Mets #Spidey

Jayson Werth, a big leaguer for 15 seasons, has redirected his competitive energy. Saturday, the horse in the 1 post at the Kentucky Derby is Dornoch, in which Werth owns a stake.

'What we've been a part of here is insane.' On a new sport and a new life.
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#RedSox look like the next destination for 1B Dominic Smith, who was released by the Rays today from his AAA contract.

We should be taking about the #MNTwins ’ longest winning streak since 2008. Instead, the team’s choice to return to a broadcast partner mired in a contract dispute limiting viewership is its latest PR nightmare.

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Orioles announce they’ve placed Grayson Rodriguez, who looked great against the Yankees Monday, on the IL with right shoulder inflammation. John Means activated.

#Rays have released 1B Dominic Smith from his AAA deal with Durham Bulls; sounds like he is going to the big leagues with another team.

Between this and the Twins sausage and Seymour Weiner hot dog night, this might just be the greatest pun week in the history of sports.

Also, an important clarification: The bees were not killed. They were treated with a non-pesticidal solution and taken off-site

I don’t know him, but I love him?

Juan Soto said he stared at Dean Kremer because “he didn’t like the shuffle.”

“I bet he didn’t like the homer, too.”

HOW DID IT GET THIS FAR also this better be “relocation” not “removal.” I do not work for PETA but like might as well

As expected, first real fight of the baseball year was between those ancient rivals, the Brewers and Rays

Knew there would be a lot of buzz around this series but come on

Gunnar Henderson is the youngest player in MLB history with 10 home runs before May 1 🔥

7 homers for CJ Abrams. Only Nationals who have hit more before the end of April: Ryan Zimmerman (11 in 2017) and Bryce Harper (four times).

Kimbrel won’t go on the IL today, Hyde said. Just soreness in his back. Hyde said he doesn’t think it’s workload related. They’re hoping he can avoid IL.

Craig Kimbrel has upper back tightness, Brandon Hyde said.

Kimbrel said he was OK after the first mound visit, and Hyde’s mentality in those moments is to “trust the player,” he said.

Why was Craig Kimbrel still out there?