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James Shields heading to White Sox in trade — The Chicago White Sox have traded for starting pitcher James Shields, sending the San Diego Padres starter Erik Johnson and minor league shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. — The White Sox welcomed Shields in a tweet Saturday.
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
James Shields Trade Talks “Heating Up” — TODAY: Shields trade talks are “heating up,” FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal writes (Twitter links). The White Sox appear to still be involved, as the Padres have been scouting their prospects. One team (perhaps the White Sox, although that isn't certain) …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Acquire James Shields From Padres — A week after talks between the Padres and White Sox regarding James Shields began gaining “significant momentum,” the two sides have officially reached a deal. The veteran right-hander and cash (reportedly $31MM of the remaining $58MM on his contract) …
Fox Sports:
Padres trade Shields, cash to White Sox for Johnson, Tatis — SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Padres have traded pitcher James Shields and cash to the Chicago White Sox for pitcher Erik Johnson and shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. — The deal was made Saturday.
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Dennis Lin / The San Diego Union-Tribune stories:
Padres trade James Shields to White Sox
Padres trade James Shields to White Sox
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Wallace MatthewsESPN / ESPN:
Mark Teixeira sent for MRI on right knee after it locks up — BALTIMORE — New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira left the Yanks' 6-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night with right knee discomfort and was sent to a hospital for an MRI. — Teixeira, who did not take the field …
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Yankees hoping Teixeira can avoid season-ending surgery — 1.3k Shares — New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira warms up as he waits to bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in Phoenix. The Yankees defeated the Diamondbacks 4-2.
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Associated Press:
Syndergaard pitches 7 innings to help Mets beat Marlins 6-2 … MIAMI — With David Wright out, the injury-plagued New York Mets will be looking for reserves to pick up the slack — and they did just that Friday night. — James Loney, Rene Rivera and Wilmer Flores provided more than enough run support …
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Syndergaard Pitches 7 Innings to Help Mets Beat Marlins 6-2
Syndergaard Pitches 7 Innings to Help Mets Beat Marlins 6-2
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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
David Wright headed to DL as Mets to be minus 3B for extended period
David Wright headed to DL as Mets to be minus 3B for extended period
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Return Rule 5 Pick Colin Walsh To Athletics — The Brewers will return Rule 5 pick Colin Walsh to the Athletics, reports Jane Lee of MLB.com (Twitter link). Walsh, whom the Brewers designated for assignment on Tuesday, will head to Triple-A Nashville.
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Associated Press:
Ortiz, Betts and Replay Help Red Sox Beat Blue Jays 6-4 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 4, 2016, 7:24 P.M. E.D.T. — BOSTON — David Ortiz added two more RBIs to his torrid start in what he says will be his final season, Mookie Betts had two hits and drove in two runs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Saturday.
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Associated Press:
Cueto Earns 9th Win, Giants Beat Cardinals 5-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 3, 2016, 11:45 P.M. E.D.T. — ST. LOUIS — Johnny Cueto worked around a season-worst five walks to post his ninth win, tying for the major league lead, as the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Friday night.
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Series preview: Cardinals vs. Giants
Series preview: Cardinals vs. Giants
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Associated Press:
Kemp, Pomeranz Lead Padres to 4-0 Bounceback Win vs Rockies — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 4, 2016, 1:15 A.M. E.D.T. — SAN DIEGO — Matt Kemp hit a three-run home run estimated at 458 feet, matching the longest at Petco Park, and Drew Pomeranz pitched seven innings of two-hit ball …
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Corey Seager Slugs 3 HRs in Dodgers' 4-2 Win Over Braves — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 4, 2016, 1:06 A.M. E.D.T. — LOS ANGELES — Corey Seager hit three solo homers, the second driving in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Friday night in the series opener.
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Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Marlins Park announces death of Muhammad Ali before official notice given — Marlins Park announces death of Muhammad Ali before anyone else — Scoreboard tribute to Ali displayed immediately after Marlins game — Marlins president David Samson said it was ‘not an error’
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