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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 …
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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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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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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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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Associated Press:
Arrieta Moves to 9-0 and Cubs Edge Cardinals 9-8 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 25, 2016, 6:08 P.M. E.D.T. — ST. LOUIS — Jake Arrieta remained unbeaten on the season despite allowing as many as four runs for the first time in nearly a year and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-8 on Wednesday.
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Associated Press:
Mazara Hits Long Homer as Rangers Beat Angels 15-9 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 25, 2016, 5:59 P.M. E.D.T. — ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers rookie Nomar Mazara hit the longest home run in the major leagues this season, Rougned Odor drove in three runs in likely his last game before a suspension …
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Chris Cotillo / MLB Daily Dish:
The latest on Jonny Gomes — UPDATE: Gomes told WEEI.com's Rob Bradford that he is not retiring. With conflicting reports out there, it's important to clarify my earlier report. — Gomes and his camp have been in touch with multiple clubs about front office positions since he returned from Japan, according to sources.
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MLB.com:
Tomlin 7-0 as Tribe denies Sale 10-0 start — CHICAGO — White Sox ace Chris Sale entered Tuesday's battle of unbeatens with more hype than Josh Tomlin, his mound counterpart from Cleveland. It's understandable with Sale's pedigree, nine straight wins and 1.58 ERA.
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