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NUMBERS — Kevin Pillar recorded his sixth assist when he threw out Eduardo Nunez at third base. Nunez tagged at second and tried to advance on a Sano fly ball in the fourth. — Leonys Martin of the Seattle Mariners, Jackie Bradley Jr. of the Boston Red Sox and Yoenis Cespedes …
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Bautista, Donaldson Homers Propel Blue Jays Over Twins 3-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 5:03 P.M. E.D.T. — MINNEAPOLIS — Jose Bautista and Josh Donaldson started the game with back-to-back home runs off Phil Hughes in a three-run first inning, and Marcus Stroman bounced …
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Athletics Send Sonny Gray To DL, Recall Daniel Coulombe — The Athletics have placed Sonny Gray on the disabled list with a strained right trapezius, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle (Twitter links here). In a corresponding move, the club recalled lefty Daniel Coulombe from Triple-A Nashville.
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Gray put on DL by A's because of strained muscle — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Athletics ace Sonny Gray has been put on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained trapezius muscle near his right shoulder blade. — Oakland made the move Sunday, two days after Gray threw three wild pitches …
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Tigers Beat Rays 9-4 but Zimmermann, Cabrera Hurt — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 4:27 P.M. E.D.T. — DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez homered, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 on Sunday despite losing starter Jordan Zimmermann to a strained groin in the sixth inning.
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Jose Fernandez Pitches Marlins Past Nationals 3-2 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 21, 2016, 10:42 P.M. E.D.T. — MIAMI — Jose Fernandez pitched six innings and then led the dugout celebration as Miami made him a winner again at Marlins Park by beating Washington 3-2 Saturday night.
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Wright swings away, gives Mets 5-4 comeback win over Brewers … NEW YORK — David Wright knew there was only one way to ensure he had the green light on 3-0: Don't look down for a sign. — “I learned a long time ago it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission,” he said with a wry smile.
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Lucas Duda (back) scratched, has MRI; status uncertain
Lucas Duda (back) scratched, has MRI; status uncertain
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Martin, Cano Help Mariners Sweep, Hand Reds 7th Loss in Row — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 4:30 P.M. E.D.T. — CINCINNATI — Leonys Martin got four hits, Robinson Cano drove in two runs and the Seattle Mariners swept Cincinnati 5-4 Sunday, sending the Reds to their seventh straight loss.
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Greinke, Diamondbacks Too Much for Cardinals, 7-2 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 5:27 P.M. E.D.T. — ST. LOUIS — Zack Greinke threw eight strong innings and Paul Goldschmidt drove in a pair of runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.
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Hamels Fans 11, Rangers Down Keuchel, Astros 9-2 for Sweep — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 5:09 P.M. E.D.T. — HOUSTON — Cole Hamels fanned a season-high 11 in eight sparkling innings and the Texas Rangers jumped on Dallas Keuchel early, cruising to an easy 9-2 win over the Houston Astros …
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Yankees' dugout victimized by plumbing issues at Oakland Coliseum — OAKLAND, Calif. — There were plumbing issues in the visitors dugout at the Oakland Coliseum before the start of Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. — Several maintenance workers spent nearly an hour trying …
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Ortiz Gets 4 Hits, Bradley's Streak at 27, Bosox Top Indians — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 5:27 P.M. E.D.T. — BOSTON — David Ortiz went 4 for 4 with a solo home run and a double that sent a fan flying, Jackie Bradley Jr. extended his hitting streak to 27 games and the Boston Red Sox beat …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Place Ketel Marte On DL, Recall Chris Taylor — The Mariners have placed shortstop Ketel Marte on the disabled list and recalled Chris Taylor from Triple-A Tacoma to take his place, reports Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune (on Twitter). — Marte sprained his left thumb during …
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Solarte Draws Bases-Loaded BB in 11th, Padres Walk Off Again — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 2:54 A.M. E.D.T. — SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres will take a game-ending walk as readily as they will a winning homer. — Yangervis Solarte, fresh off the disabled list …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Make Several Roster Moves — The Reds have called up three Triple-A right-handers - Dayan Diaz, A.J. Morris and Josh Smith - and transferred both starter Anthony DeSclafani and outfielder Yorman Rodriguez to the 60-day disabled list, per a club announcement.
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