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Ken Belson / New York Times:
Mets' Bartolo Colon Finally Hits a Home Run After 19 Years — In their 55-year history, the Mets have been known more for their pitchers than for their power hitters. — But this season, the Mets are enjoying one of their rare power surges, and the power parade continued in the most extraordinary fashion on Saturday.
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Associated Press:
Colon hits 1st career homer in Mets' 6-3 win over Padres … SAN DIEGO — Bartolo Colon turned on an inside fastball from James Shields, launching a home run that was as improbable as it was historic. — Colon became the oldest player to hit his first major league home run …
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Tomlin Stays Unbeaten as Indians Down Royals 5-4 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 8, 2016, 4:18 P.M. E.D.T. — CLEVELAND — Josh Tomlin stayed unbeaten and again helped Cleveland bounce back after a loss, leading the Indians to a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
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Machado Hits 2 HRs, Has 6 RBIs as Orioles Top Athletics 11-3 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 8, 2016, 4:51 P.M. E.D.T. — BALTIMORE — Manny Machado hit two of Baltimore's season-high six homers, including a grand slam, and the Orioles scored all their runs on long balls in an 11-3 rout of the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers add veteran outfielder Drew Stubbs to roster — Native Texan was with team in 2015, spring training — Hamilton moved to 60-day DL after latest setback Stubbs gives club a full bench, more versatility — DETROIT — Drew Stubbs was signed to a major-league contract Saturday …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Sign Drew Stubbs To Big-League Deal
Rangers Sign Drew Stubbs To Big-League Deal
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Nick Groke / Denver Post:
It starts with Jeff Hoffman, the 23-year-old right-hander acquired in the Troy Tulowitzki trade — The Denver Post — Kyle Freeland takes to the mound during the Hartford Yard Goats season-opener, April 7, 2016. (Chet Strange, Special to the Hartford Courant)
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Irv Moss / Denver Post:
Colorado Rockies Double-A affiliate is 19-6 through 25 games
Colorado Rockies Double-A affiliate is 19-6 through 25 games
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Associated Press:
McHugh, White Help Astros Over Mariners 5-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 8, 2016, 5:24 P.M. E.D.T. — HOUSTON — Rookie Tyler White hit two doubles and drove in a run to back up seven solid innings by Collin McHugh, and the Houston Astros got a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Texas Rangers show off power in victory over Detroit Tigers — Offense connects for five homers, two by Beltre Odor, Mazara open with back-to-back blasts Griffin exits early, could land on disabled list — DETROIT — At some point, the Texas Rangers' offense was going to flex its muscles and have a game like it did Saturday.
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Rookie Goeddel Helps Phillies Rally Past Marlins, 6-5 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 8, 2016, 4:30 P.M. E.D.T. — MIAMI — Tyler Goeddel hit an RBI double for his first career extra-base hit and then scored in a two-run eighth inning Sunday, helping the Philadelphia Phillies rally past Miami 6-5.
MLB.com:
Homestand features Chris Sale K-Counter Bobblehead giveaway, Free T-Shirt Thursday and Cinco de Miller — The Chicago White Sox announce promotional highlights, giveaways and ceremonial first pitches for the upcoming homestand vs. the Red Sox and Twins. — On Saturday, May 7 …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals Insider: A look at the Cardinals' courtship of Diaz — Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com — In early 2012, no more than a few months before Aledmys Diaz packed a small backpack and walked away from the Cuban national team during a tournament in the Netherlands …
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Games of the Day — Rookie Ross Stripling takes on Marco Estrada as the Dodgers and Blue Jays start off the Mothers Day festivities. Note that Stripling is an old rookie, seasonal age 26. Already in his peak years, he brings a good strikeout rate and the ability to prevent home runs to the Dodgers rotation.
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies' Herrera wants to play every day — MIAMI - Entering Saturday, Odubel Herrera stood with three National League stars. The Phillies centerfielder had started in every one of his team's games, a feat matched only by Joey Votto, Nolan Arenado, and Anthony Rizzo. — Could Herrera start all 162?
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