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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) …
ESPN:
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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Dennis Lin / The San Diego Union-Tribune stories:
Padres trade James Shields to White Sox — San Diego also sends cash in return for minor leaguers Erik Johnson and Fernando Tatis Jr. … In their most public admission of a rebuild to date, the Padres on Saturday traded right-hander James Shields and cash to the Chicago White Sox …
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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 — 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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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.
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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:
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 …
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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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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:
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.
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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.
