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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Matt Harvey-saga can get worse for Mets fans if the Yankees sign him, which Bombers should discuss — For every Mets fan sick of Matt Harvey's act on and off the field — and elated that the former All-Star is being designated for assignment — here is your sobering and perhaps dreaded worst-case scenario …
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Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
The best and worst moments of Matt Harvey's career with the Mets — Matt Harvey's seven-year run in New York never lacked for drama. He burst onto the season as a dazzling power pitcher and earned the moniker The Dark Knight, which he embraced in full force. But missteps off the field and with Mets brass pockmarked his career.
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: When Jose Peraza finally gets an off day, Suarez will replace him at shortstop — Reds manager Jim Riggleman plans on giving shortstop Jose Peraza an off day at some point. — Friday night was Peraza's 31st start in 32 games. He's started every game since April 2.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds 2018: Pitcher Tanner Rainey hopes to cut down on walks from MLB debut — Back in the Reds' bullpen for the second time within the last month, Tanner Rainey hopes to make the most of his latest experience. — Rainey's first stretch in the big leagues had disastrous results …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets To Designate Matt Harvey
Discussion:
DRaysBay, Deadspin, Lone Star Ball, MLB Daily Dish and Amazin' Avenue
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
NY Mets manager Mickey Callaway confident things will turn around
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Guy Curtright / UPI:
First-place Braves hit home to face Giants — ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves are in first place for the first time past April since 2014 and their fans finally get a chance to see one of the reasons why in a home uniform. — Rookie sensation Ronald Acuna Jr. makes his SunTrust Park debut Friday night …
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McCovey Chronicles and Talking Chop
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Associated Press:
Teheran no-hitter into 7th, Braves blank Mets 11-0 for sweep — NEW YORK — After a three-game wipeout of the New York Mets, the Atlanta Braves were flying — and not just because they were heading home. — The first-place Braves — that's right, the NL East-leading Braves …
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MLB Baseball News …, Associated Press, Amazin' Avenue and Faith and Fear in Flushing
Associated Press:
Christian Villanueva: Playing MLB game in Mexico ‘dream come true’ — MONTERREY, Mexico — San Diego third baseman Christian Villanueva will become just the third Mexican to play a regular-season major league baseball game on home soil when the Padres begin a weekend series against the Dodgers on Friday.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Lankford, Coleman headline newest Cardinals Hall of Fame class — Cardinals outfielder Ray Lankford awaits a pitch in a 2000 game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Post-Dispatch photo by Chris Lee. — Vince Coleman rounds third base in Game 3 of the 1985 National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Rivalry on the field more intense for Cardinals now that Cubs rule NL Central
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Viva El Birdos
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Ben Zobrist to bat leadoff, Javier Baez returns to No. 8 spot against Cardinals — Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward discusses the team's 11-2 loss to the Rockies on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — In the latest attempt to jump-start …
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Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals option Gomber and Voit, activate Tuivailala and Sherriff
Bucky Dent / UPI:
Fowler hoping slide over as Cardinals host Cubs
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Bleed Cubbie Blue, Bless You Boys and Viva El Birdos
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Trade Machado now, tracking aces and MLB's next big thing — When does reality become reality? — No, I'm not trying to pose a “Matrix"-style riddle here. That was the question that popped in my mind when Orioles general manager Dan Duquette told the Baltimore Sun …
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Camden Chat
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Walk-off homer barely a memory for Trayce Thompson heading into Friday's game — White Sox manager Rick Renteria has a nickname for relievers: ‘Crisis managers.’ (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Trayce Thompson probably would like to dwell a little …
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Doug Miller / Associated Press:
Gordon gives Ichiro fitting tribute in Mariners' win vs A's — SEATTLE (AP) - Dee Gordon had a big night on the bases, Nelson Cruz hit a two-run home run and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night in their first game since Ichiro Suzuki was moved from the roster to the front office.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Is Diamondbacks-Astros a World Series preview? The D'backs aren't afraid to dream — PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks realize there are still 21 weeks left on the baseball calendar, and early-season leads can melt quicker than a frozen margarita in the sweltering summer months in Phoenix.
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MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Select Jose Bautista's Contract, Option Preston Tucker — 1:38pm: The Braves have now announced that Bautista's contract has been select. Outfielder Preston Tucker was optioned to Triple-A to open a spot on the active roster for Bautista. — After a blistering start to the season …
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Sporting News, Talking Chop, MLB Baseball News … and MLB Daily Dish
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Tom Withers / Associated Press:
Too long: Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians split lengthy doubleheader — The Indians Game 2 win was the 1,500th victory for Terry Francona, who became the 24th manager to reach the milestone. — CLEVELAND (AP) - The Blue Jays and Indians won't meet again until the first week in September.
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Radical Ideas Series: What if MLB teams could bid for more home games? — Welcome to the third and final installment of the Radical Ideas Series, in which we “fix” baseball not merely by limiting mound visits or even instituting pitch clocks but by revolutionizing the game's competitive structure …
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies rookie Scott Kingery learning on the job after big contract extension — WASHINGTON — Scott Kingery returned to the Phillies' lineup here Friday night, and in so doing, continued his big-league education. — It has been nearly six weeks since Kingery signed a six-year …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera could be headed to disabled list — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Miguel Cabrera is likely headed to the disabled list. — Though the Detroit Tigers are waiting to see how he feels on Friday afternoon, a pair of moves are in place should Cabrera be shelved for at least the next 10 days.
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MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Baseball News … and Bless You Boys
