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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Hector Olivera Receives 82-Game Suspension  —  Braves outfielder Hector Olivera has accepted an 82-game suspension, without pay, under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy, the league announced this afternoon.  Olivera has been on paid administrative leave for much of the season …
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David Adler / MLB.com:
Urias' debut heightens spotlight on Dodgers-Mets  —  For a May game, the stage doesn't get much bigger than a Friday night series opener in New York — and that's exactly what will await Dodgers uber prospect Julio Urias in his Major League debut.  —  Just 19 years old, the left-hander …
Discussion: True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Hector Olivera gets 82-game ban under domestic violence policy  —  NEW YORK — Atlanta Braves outfielder Hector Olivera has accepted a suspension without pay through Aug. 1 for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers To Promote Julio Urias  —  The Dodgers expect to purchase the contract of top pitching prospect Julio Urias for his MLB debut on Friday, per a club announcement.  It appears that the club is waiting to officially make the move until it's necessary to do so tomorrow.
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Associated Press:
Dodgers Beat Reds 3-1 Behind Kazmir to Complete 3-Game Sweep  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 26, 2016, 12:45 A.M. E.D.T.  —  LOS ANGELES — Joc Pederson hit a go-ahead, two-run single with two outs in the fourth inning and Scott Kazmir struck out 12, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 win …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mike Moustakas Out For Season With Torn ACL  —  3:58pm: Moustakas is indeed out for the season, manager Ned Yost confirmed to reporters, including Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star (Twitter link).  —  3:17pm: The Royals announced today (via Twitter) that third baseman Mike Moustakas …
Kate Feldman / New York Daily News:
Jennie Finch to make history as first woman to manage men's professional baseball team  —  Jennie Finch is about to make history.  —  The softball legend will become the first woman to manage a men's professional baseball team when she takes over as a guest manager for the Atlantic League Bridgeport Bluefish on Sunday.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Marlins' Fernandez Strikes Out 12 Rays in Sixth Straight Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 26, 2016, 4:19 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jose Fernandez struck out 12 in seven innings Thursday and won his sixth straight start for the Miami Marlins, a 9-1 decision over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Fish Stripes
Associated Press:
Harrison's 2-Run Double Helps Pirates Top Diamondbacks 8-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 26, 2016, 5:28 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PITTSBURGH — Josh Harrison came off the bench to hit a two-out, two-run double in the sixth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Thursday.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Sluggin' Seattle: Lind's 6 RBIs Lead Mariners Past A's 13-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 26, 2016, 1:09 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Adam Lind hit home runs in his first two at-bats and had a season-best six RBIs while the Seattle Mariners scored a season-high in runs in a 13-3 rout of the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.
Discussion: Lookout Landing and Yahoo Sports
Joe Cowley / Chicago Sun Times:
Joakim Noah has told teammates he's done with the Bulls  —  Joakim Noah may have belted out his last primal scream in a Bulls uniform.  —  Noah has been telling teammates in recent weeks that he was done with the organization once free agency begins, and “has no trust in the front office getting …
Associated Press:
Matz wins 7th straight, Mets beat Nats 2-0 to take series … WASHINGTON — Steven Matz pitched through the eighth inning for the first time in his big league career, and the most satisfying pitch was his final one, a sinker to Bryce Harper.  —  With Harper walking to the plate …
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Pitcher Kelly scheduled to make second Braves start  —  Braves interim manager Brian Snitker said right-hander Casey Kelly is in line to make his second start of the season on Saturday at Turner Field.  —  Kelly made his first start Sunday at Philadelphia and threw a bullpen session on Wednesday at Turner Field.
 
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