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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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Associated Press:
Granderson's homer in 9th leads Mets over Dodgers 6-5
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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
David Wright's neck discomfort concerns Mets GM Sandy Alderson
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Associated Press:
Kim, Tillman Lead Orioles to 6-4 Win Over Indians — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 29, 2016, 4:54 P.M. E.D.T. — CLEVELAND — Hyun Soo Kim's first major league home run broke a seventh-inning tie, and the Baltimore Orioles hung on for a 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox In Talks To Acquire James Shields From Padres — SUNDAY, 3:53pm: Discussions between the White Sox and Padres are “fluid,” reports Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Whether a deal happens will come down to how much of Shields' remaining $58MM each team is willing to absorb, per Levine …
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Dennis Lin / The San Diego Union-Tribune stories:
Padres discussing potential Shields trade with White Sox
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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 …
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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 …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Designate Ruben Tejada For Assignment
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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