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Bob McManaman / USA Today:
How does that Jean Segura trade by Diamondbacks look now? — The Arizona Diamondbacks knew exactly what they were getting when they signed Zack Greinke. Who didn't? — They reassured everyone they knew what they were doing, too, when they traded for Shelby Miller. — Would they be able to count on Paul Goldschmidt?
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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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New York Daily News:
Mets' Terry Collins ‘really concerned’ about Lucas Duda's bad back — Terry Collins isn't expecting a favorable prognosis on Lucas Duda. — The slugging first baseman was sent for tests Sunday morning on his balky back, before sitting out for the fourth time in the Mets' past six games.
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Pirates' Ryan Vogelsong hit in head by pitch — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ryan Vogelsong left PNC Park in an ambulance Monday after being struck in the head by a pitch. — Batting with the bases loaded in the bottom of the second, Vogelsong had an -2 count when a pitch …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins, Sean Burnett Agree To Minor League Deal — The Twins and left-handed reliever Sean Burnett have agreed to a minor league pact, reports Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN (Twitter link). The Munsey Sports client opted out of a contract with the Braves last week.
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Associated Press:
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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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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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Send Sonny Gray To DL, Recall Daniel Coulombe
Athletics Send Sonny Gray To DL, Recall Daniel Coulombe
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Associated Press:
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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Dave Birkett / Detroit Free Press:
Ex-Lions QB Kramer gets help after suicide attempt after years of pain — ERIK KRAMER FLEW HOME LAST JULY, AFTER A MONTHLONG STAY IN ANN ARBOR, AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY BEGAN PLANNING HIS DEATH. — Erik Kramer flew home to California last July, after finishing a month-long stay …
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Associated Press:
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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Associated Press:
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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Associated Press:
Scherzer Pitches 8 Innings to Help Nats Beat Marlins 8-2 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 4:15 P.M. E.D.T. — MIAMI — Max Scherzer eased up on the strikeouts but allowed only two runs in eight innings Sunday to help the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 8-2.
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Dennis Lin / The San Diego Union-Tribune stories:
Padres' Single-A manager resigns — Francisco Morales has left San Diego's affiliate in Lake Elsinore … Francisco Morales has resigned as manager of the Padres' High Single-A affiliate in Lake Elsinore, according to sources. It is unclear whether Morales, who had been in his third season …
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