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Associated Press:
JD Martinez, Pelfrey Beat Sale, Chisox; Coats Hurt  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 4, 2016, 9:30 P.M. E.D.T.  —  DETROIT — When manager Brad Ausmus told Mike Pelfrey that he was finished after six innings, the Detroit pitcher resigned himself to yet another winless outing.
Discussion: Associated Press and Yahoo Sports
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ESPN:
James Shields heading to White Sox in trade
Fox Sports:
Padres trade Shields, cash to White Sox for Johnson, Tatis
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:   White Sox Acquire James Shields From Padres
Dennis Lin / The San Diego Union-Tribune stories:
Padres trade James Shields to White Sox
Associated Press:
Pujols Homer Lifts Angels to 5-4 Win Over Pirates  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 5, 2016, 5:01 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PITTSBURGH — Albert Pujols hit a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Tony Watson in the top of the eighth inning to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-4 win Sunday.
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Home Runs by Polanco, Joyce Power Pirates Over Angels 8-7  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 4, 2016, 7:27 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PITTSBURGH — Gregory Polanco and Matt Joyce hit home runs during a five-run seventh inning, Jeff Locke got his career-best fourth straight win and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off …
Associated Press:
Arrieta's Win Streak Ends at 20, Diamondbacks Beat Cubs 3-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 5, 2016, 5:42 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta's winning streak ended at 20 games when Patrick Corbin and the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Sunday.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and AZ Snake Pit
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Designate Carl Crawford For Assignment  —  The Dodgers have designated outfielder Carl Crawford for assignment and recalled catcher/infielder Austin Barnes from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take his roster spot, per a team announcement.  —  Designating Crawford could bring …
Associated Press:
Fernandez Outpitches Harvey, Marlins Beat Mets 1-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 5, 2016, 3:43 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MIAMI — Jose Fernandez tied a career high with 14 strikeouts in seven scoreless innings to outpitch a resurgent Matt Harvey, and the Miami Marlins averted a series sweep by beating the shorthanded New York Mets 1-0 Sunday.
Associated Press:
Nola Fans 9 in 6 Shutout Innings, Phillies Beat Brewers  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 5, 2016, 5:01 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Nola pitched six scoreless innings and matched his career high with nine strikeouts and the Philadelphia Phillies backed him with three home runs Sunday in an 8-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Brew Crew Ball
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
A fan threw a beer bottle at Ryan Howard on Saturday  —  Ryan Howard's difficult season took an ugly turn on Saturday afternoon when a fan threw a beer bottle at the Phillies first baseman following the team's 6-3 loss to Milwaukee.  —  The bottle landed near Howard's feet as he walked …
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Notes: Anthony DeSclafani's next start likely to come in majors  —  Cincinnati Reds right-hander DeSclafani needed just 72 pitches to get through six innings in his final rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday night, so he threw 13 more in the bullpen after leaving the game.
Discussion: Federal Baseball and Redleg Nation
Associated Press:
Lindor Homers, Leads Indians Past Royals 7-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 4, 2016, 11:03 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CLEVELAND — Francisco Lindor hit two doubles and one of Cleveland's three home runs, leading the Indians into first place in the AL Central with a 7-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Discussion: Royals Review and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Longoria Homers Again, Rays Beat Twins 7-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 4, 2016, 8:42 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Evan Longoria homered for the third straight game, and Matt Andriese worked five innings in a rain-shortened start to pick up his fourth win as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Saturday.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports, DRaysBay and Twinkie Town
Associated Press:
Correa's RBI Single in 12th Lifts Astros Over Athletics 6-5  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 4, 2016, 8:42 P.M. E.D.T.  —  HOUSTON — Carlos Correa had three hits and his RBI single with one out in the 12th inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday.
Associated Press:
Yankees Nearly Squander 7-Run Lead, Beat Orioles 8-6  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 4, 2016, 11:00 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BALTIMORE — Starlin Castro and Austin Romine each had two RBIs, Alex Rodriguez had three hits and the New York Yankees squandered most of a seven-run lead before escaping …
Chad Jennings / lohud.com:
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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Wallace MatthewsESPN / ESPN:
Mark Teixeira sent for MRI on right knee after it locks up
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Yahoo Sports
 
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