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Associated Press:
Nationals OF Bryce Harper Appeals 1-Game Suspension From MLB  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 11, 2016, 6:43 P.M. E.D.T.  —  WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper was suspended one game and fined Wednesday by Major League Baseball for his behavior following an ejection this week.
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Nationals OF Bryce Harper appeals 1-game suspension by MLB  —  NEW YORK (AP) Bryce Harper has been suspended one game and fined by Major League Baseball for his behavior following an ejection this week.  —  The commissioner's office says Wednesday that Harper has decided to appeal the penalty …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Acquire Jhoulys Chacin  —  The Angels have acquired righty Jhoulys Chacin from the Braves, as first reported by David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter).  Lefty Adam McCreery is going to Atlanta in the deal.  —  Chacin is owed $1.1MM on the minor league deal he signed with Atlanta this winter.
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J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
Trade Central: Angels Get Arm In Braves' Chacin  —  THE DEAL  —  The Angels' rotation has been decimated this season, most recently with the news that ace Garrett Richards likely would need Tommy John surgery, and with a UCL injury for Andrew Heaney.  Additionally, lefthander C.J. Wilson and Tyler Skaggs face long-term absences.
Discussion: Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Trumbo, Davis Power Orioles to 9-2 Win vs Twins  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 11, 2016, 4:19 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Mark Trumbo hit two home runs and the Baltimore Orioles hit back-to-back homers for the third straight game in a 9-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
Discussion: Twinkie Town
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Jones Breaks Out of Slump to Lift Orioles Over Twins, 5-3
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Padres Rally for 7-4 Win, Snapping Cubs' 8-Game Win Streak  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 11, 2016, 4:49 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Brett Wallace hit a three-run homer in San Diego's four-run seventh inning, and the Padres stopped the Chicago Cubs' eight-game win streak with a 7-4 victory …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and Gaslamp Ball
Associated Press:
Mets LHP Steven Matz to Miss Next Turn After Elbow Flares Up  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 11, 2016, 8:21 P.M. E.D.T.  —  LOS ANGELES — Mets left-hander Steven Matz will miss his next turn in the rotation Saturday at Colorado because his elbow has flared up.
Associated Press:
Gonzalez's Homer Lifts Astros Over Indians 5-3 in 16 Innings  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 11, 2016, 8:49 P.M. E.D.T.  —  HOUSTON — As inning after inning went by and Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians stretched into the 16th, Houston manager A.J. Hinch couldn't stop thinking …
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Max K  —  Max Scherzer struck out 13 batters through six innings against the Tigers.  That leaves him seven short of the nine inning record with three innings to go.  He has not walked the batter.  The Nationals and Tigers are tied at one as Jordan Zimmermann is also pitching a good game.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Notes: Paying Strasburg is a nice start, but Nats need to do more  —  Locking up Stephen Strasburg makes sense for the Washington Nationals, but they need to show some financial flexibility and make moves during the season if they are going to reach their potential.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Designate Craig Breslow, Select Dustin McGowan  —  The Marlins have designated southpaw Craig Breslow for assignment, as MLB.com's Joe Frisaro first reported on Twitter.  His roster spot will go to right-hander Dustin McGowan, whose contract was selected from Triple-A.
Discussion: Fish Stripes
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Mike North wishes Jessica Mendoza ‘the best,’ wants her to get better  —  Mike North co-hosted “Monsters in the Morning” with longtime radio partner Dan Jiggetts on Comcast SportsNet Chicago.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Sports radio host Mike North defended his statements …
Discussion: Awful Announcing
 
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