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Billy Witz / New York Times:
Yankees' Late Surge Falls Short Against the Blue Jays — TORONTO — The Toronto right-hander Marco Estrada shut the Yankees out on three hits over eight innings and then watched the bullpen nearly toss away his handiwork as the Blue Jays hung on for a 4-2 victory over the Yankees on Monday.
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Chad Jennings / lohud.com:
Pregame notes: ‘In the long run, this should make him better’
Pregame notes: ‘In the long run, this should make him better’
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dustin Ackley Diagnosed With Torn Shoulder Labrum
Dustin Ackley Diagnosed With Torn Shoulder Labrum
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C.J. Nitkowski / Fox Sports:
What's to thank for Matt Harvey's newfound form? — Matt Harvey on Monday took a big step toward righting the ship. Here's a look inside the change. — With his back against the wall, Matt Harvey delivered in a big way Monday afternoon for the New York Mets against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field.
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Associated Press:
Harvey Rediscovers Form, Leads Mets Over White Sox 1-0 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 3:57 P.M. E.D.T. — NEW YORK — Matt Harvey rediscovered his form with seven dominant innings of two-hit ball, Neil Walker homered off Jose Quintana, and the New York Mets beat Chicago 1- Monday …
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Hosmer Hits 3-Run Homer as Royals Top Rays 6-2 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 11:33 P.M. E.D.T. — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eric Hosmer hit a three-run homer after Lorenzo Cain drove in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Monday night.
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Tampa Bay Times:
Rays to ease Brad Boxberger back into closer role — KANSAS CITY — The Rays see RHP Brad Boxberger's return from the disabled list as the kind of move that will make their bullpen deeper and better. — And in no way divided by any closer controversy. — Manager Kevin Cash made it clear …
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Associated Press:
Bogaerts Hit Streak at 23 as Red Sox Beat Orioles 7-2 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 4:48 P.M. E.D.T. — BALTIMORE — Xander Bogaerts extended his hitting streak to 23 games and drove in two runs, Jackie Bradley put Boston ahead for good with a sixth-inning homer and the Red Sox beat …
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Jason Mastrodonato / Boston Herald:
How Dave Dombrowski nearly blocked Eduardo Rodriguez's path to Red Sox
How Dave Dombrowski nearly blocked Eduardo Rodriguez's path to Red Sox
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ESPN:
Jordan Zimmermann (groin) expected to make Friday return — ANAHEIM — Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann is on track to make his return from a groin injury on Friday when the club opens its series against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. — “All signs are pointing towards Friday right …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann says he's ready, slated to start Friday
Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann says he's ready, slated to start Friday
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Associated Press:
Locke Tosses Three-Hit Shutout Against Marlins — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 10:00 P.M. E.D.T. — MIAMI — Jeff Locke tossed a three-hitter and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 10-0 on Monday night. — Gregory Polanco's grand slam, Sean Rodriguez's two-run homer …
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Associated Press:
Graveman Ends Long Skid in A's 3-2 Win Over Twins — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 6:48 P.M. E.D.T. — OAKLAND, Calif. — Coco Crisp homered leading off the game, Khris Davis hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Monday.
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Associated Press:
Mallex Smith's 3-Run Triple Powers Braves Past Giants, 5-3 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 4:09 P.M. E.D.T. — ATLANTA — Mallex Smith hit a three-run triple in the second inning, Mike Foltynewicz continued his recent upswing by allowing only three hits and one run in six-plus innings …
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Associated Press:
Daniel Murphy Drives in 3, Nationals Rally Past Phillies 4-3 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 10:09 P.M. E.D.T. — PHILADELPHIA — Daniel Murphy hit a solo homer and tiebreaking two-run single, Tanner Roark threw seven sharp innings and the Washington Nationals held on for a 4-3 win …
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Associated Press:
Martinez, Carpenter Help Cardinals Shut Down Brewers 6-0 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 5:21 P.M. E.D.T. — MILWAUKEE — Matt Carpenter had four hits and scored three times, Carlos Martinez pitched eight innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 on Monday.
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Associated Press:
Seattle Uses 2 Big Innings to Rout San Diego 9-3 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 7:15 P.M. E.D.T. — SEATTLE — Kyle Seager's two-run homer in the sixth inning snapped a 2-all tie and Dae-Ho Lee's three-run shot capped a five-run eighth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday.
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