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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Mets are getting defensive about Dodgers' outfield tactics  —  The Dodgers allegedly tried to use markers for outfield positioning at Citi Field  —  The Dodgers are taking defensive positioning to another level — and the Mets are not happy about it.  —  The Mets contacted Major League Baseball …
Discussion: New York Daily News
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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Chase Utley homers twice after Noah Syndergaard ejected for pitch  —  NEW YORK — Noah Syndergaard denied purposely whizzing a 99 mph fastball behind Chase Utley as payback for the second baseman's slide during the 2015 National League Division Series.  —  Regardless of his intent, Syndergaard was ejected in the third inning.
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Associated Press:
Syndergaard Ejected After Throwing Behind Utley; Collins Hot  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 29, 2016, 1:39 A.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — Whether he wanted revenge or not, Noah Syndergaard never got it Saturday night.  What he did get was ejected in the top of the third inning.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Utley answers with slam, solo HR as Dodgers rout Mets … NEW YORK — After the New York Mets missed, Chase Utley connected twice.  —  Utley hit a grand slam and a solo homer after Noah Syndergaard threw a 99 mph fastball behind his back, and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep a season-high five times …
Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
David Wright's neck discomfort concerns Mets GM Sandy Alderson
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
New York Daily News:
Mets' Jacob deGrom ‘not worried’ about decreased fastball velocity in spring training
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Amazin' Avenue
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox In Talks To Acquire James Shields From Padres  —  SUNDAY: The Padres are fielding calls from plenty of teams for Shields and other players, but a Shields trade doesn't appear imminent, tweets Heyman.  —  SATURDAY, 5:12pm: Jon Heyman of MLB Network corroborates Lin's report …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
To keep Diaz playing, Cards set to test versatility of veterans  —  WASHINGTON  • Back when he packed four gloves for every trip and expected to need them, Ben Zobrist knew he'd be in the lineup but not where he'd play in the field.  A coach would tell him each night the glove he'd start …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Designate Ruben Tejada For Assignment
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and MLB Daily Dish
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Salvador Perez leaves Royals game after collision  —  Catcher leaves game after colliding with third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert while going for a popup  —  He had to be helped off the field  —  Royals catcher Salvador Perez was injured in a collision with third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert during …
Discussion: Royals Review and MLB Trade Rumors
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Associated Press:
Royals Score 7 in 9th to Beat White Sox 8-7; Perez Hurt
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Goldschmidt Homers in Big Inning, D-Backs Beat Padres 8-7  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 29, 2016, 1:54 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Paul Goldschmidt homered during a five-run second inning, Michael Bourn had three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 8-7 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Discussion: Minor League Ball and AZ Snake Pit
Associated Press:
Reds Snap 11-Game Skid, Beat Brewers 7-6 After Overturned DP  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 28, 2016, 8:48 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MILWAUKEE — Joey Votto scored the go-ahead run in the ninth after an inning-ending double play was overturned, and the Cincinnati Reds snapped their 11-game losing streak …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
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Associated Press:
Brewers Win 9-5 to Hand Reds Their 11th Straight Loss
Discussion: Red Reporter and Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Hendricks Pitches 5-Hitter, Cubs Beat Phillies 4-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 28, 2016, 5:06 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Kyle Hendricks pitched a five-hitter for his second career complete game, Dexter Fowler hit a leadoff homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Saturday.
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Acquire James Loney From Padres  —  The Mets have acquired first baseman James Loney from the Padres for cash considerations, the Padres have announced.  Loney had an opt-out in his minor-league deal with the Friars, although the move that brings him to New York is a trade.
Associated Press:
Darvish Wins 1st Start Since 2014 as Rangers Top Pirates 5-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 28, 2016, 10:36 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Yu Darvish struck out seven in five strong innings in his first start in the majors in almost 22 months, and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Saturday night.
 
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