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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs LF Kyle Schwarber trips over shoe, gets up to make catch — ST. LOUIS — It was the last thing Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber needed. — After being unable to track down a fly ball that plated two runs for the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning on Saturday …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Defensive lapses continue to plague Cubs in loss to Cardinals — Chicago Tribune — Left fielder Kyle Schwarber turned a potential disaster into a remarkable recovery. — Schwarber fell down but got up in time to catch Matt Carpenter's high fly in the sixth inning, and then he changed his right shoe.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Baffling Cubs continue streaky season with blown game against Cardinals
Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Leone appears headed to disabled list; Wainwright will make rehab start Monday
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MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Indians acquire reliever Oliver Drake from Brewers for cash — NEW YORK — Reliever Oliver Drake has been acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash. — The 31-year-old right-hander is 1-0 with a 6.39 ERA in 11 games this year. He has 15 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings.
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Associated Press:
Indians acquire Drake from Brewers for $110,000 — NEW YORK (AP) — The revolving door of Cleveland's bullpen took a turn for the fourth straight day when the Indians acquired reliever Oliver Drake from the Milwaukee Brewers for $110,000. — Andrew Miller has not pitched since April 25 …
Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Acquire Oliver Drake From Brewers
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe
Bob McManaman / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros … Now that Steven Souza Jr. has returned from the disabled list and is starting to settle in as the Diamondbacks' everyday right fielder, Chris Owings can't be sure where or when he's going to get his own playing time and share of at-bats.
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros … CONNECT — Diamondbacks right-hander Shelby Miller is on track to pitch in an extended spring training game next week, manager Torey Lovullo said on Sunday. — Miller, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament suffered …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and AZ Snake Pit
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Martin, Tigers get the bounces — mostly — in win over Royals — Albert Pujols picked up his 3,000th hit on May 4. Which active player will be the next one to reach the milestone? Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit — CONNECT — KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Tigers' 14th win of the season …
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UPI:
Detroit Tigers discover what life is like without Miguel Cabrera
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MLB Baseball News … and Royals Review
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire takes blame as bullpen blows game
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Bless You Boys
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Could Detroit Tigers take a chance on Matt Harvey?
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NorthJersey.com
Harvey Valentine / Associated Press:
Velasquez pitches Phillies beat Nationals 3-1 — WASHINGTON (AP) — Vince Velasquez got back on track against one of baseball's best lineups. — Velasquez pitched five effective innings, Rhys Hoskins hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped Washington's six-game win streak …
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Harvey Valentine / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Hoskins homers, Phillies beat Nationals 3-1
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The Good Phight and Associated Press
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox taking no chances with Yoan Moncada's ailing left hamstring — White Sox right-hander Miguel Gonzalez entertained teammates and others with his booming voice while singing alongside a mariachi band during batting practice Saturday. His work was replayed on the video board as part …
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Austin Romine contributing at the plate, as well as behind it, to help Yankees stay hot — Austin Romine doesn't belt mammoth home runs like Gary Sanchez does, but the Yankees' backup catcher is contributing at the plate, too. — Romine caught starter Sonny Gray for the third consecutive rotation turn …
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Teammates didn't get to know Matt Harvey well, and he ended tenure as struggling mop-up man — Chris Iseman, Staff Writer, @chrisiseman — NEW YORK — As Matt Harvey's tenure with the Mets officially ended Saturday, the righty departed the organization lacking both allies and results.
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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Matt Harvey officially DFA'd by Mets, replaced on roster by Hansel Robles
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MLB Baseball News …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds shut out for the 5th time this season in loss to Marlins — After such a slow start to the season, the Reds started to make some strides offensively throughout the past two weeks. — Consider Saturday's matchup against Miami pitcher Caleb Smith a step backward.
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Alan Robinson / UPI:
Promising pitchers face off in Cincinnati Reds-Miami Marlins game
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Red Reporter
Associated Press:
Shepherd leads Pawtucket to 2-0 win over Scranton/WB — PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Chandler Shepherd allowed just four hits over seven innings, leading the Pawtucket Red Sox over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders in a 2-0 win on Saturday. — Shepherd (1-2) struck out five to get the win.
Associated Press:
Bautista debuts, Acuna draws fans but Braves lose to Giants — ATLANTA — Braves manager Brian Snitker liked what he saw from Jose Bautista, Atlanta's new third baseman. — Even though the Braves' five-game winning streak was snapped, Snitker watched Bautista double off the wall …
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MLB Baseball News … and Talking Chop
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Greg Auman / UPI:
Rested Blue Jays get another shot at Rays — Toronto is settling down into a more normal one-game-a-day schedule, and the Blue Jays hope that helps them return to their winning ways. — Playing a fourth game in three cities in three days, Toronto lost 6-2 to the Rays on Friday …
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MLB Baseball News … and DRaysBay
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Associated Press:
Cruz's triple leads Rome to 6-3 win over Asheville — ROME, Ga. (AP) — Derian Cruz hit a run-scoring triple in the sixth inning, leading the Rome Braves to a 6-3 win over the Asheville Tourists on Saturday. — Justin Smith scored on the play to give the Braves a 4-3 lead after he reached base …
Associated Press:
Parsons, Riley lead Mississippi to 7-1 win over Pensacola — PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Austin Riley homered and had two hits, driving in two, and Wes Parsons hurled six scoreless innings as the Mississippi Braves topped the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 7-1 on Saturday.
Associated Press:
Cone's run leads St. Lucie to 7-4 win over Palm Beach — JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Gene Cone, Andres Gimenez, and Desmond Lindsay scored on an error in the third inning to help the St. Lucie Mets secure a 7-4 victory over the Palm Beach Cardinals on Saturday. — Palm Beach had runners on second …
Associated Press:
Call's homer leads Winston-Salem to 6-2 win over Buies Creek — WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Alex Call hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Winston-Salem Dash to a 6-2 win over the Buies Creek Astros on Saturday. — The home run by Call scored Micker Adolfo to give the Dash a 4-2 lead.
