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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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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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LEADING OFF: Ohtani vs King Felix, Arrieta vs Scherzer — A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday: — HE'S OH-KAY — Shohei Ohtani is set to start for the Los Angeles Angels against Mariners ace Felix Hernandez at Safeco Field. Ohtani last pitched on April 24, and a mild ankle sprain delayed his return to the mound.
Harvey Valentine / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Hoskins homers, Phillies beat Nationals 3-1
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The Good Phight and Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
Castro drives in 3, Marlins beat Reds 6-0 to even series — CINCINNATI (AP) - The Miami Marlins didn't know when spring training began whether Caleb Smith would be a better fit as a starter or as a left-hander out of the bullpen. Right now, he's as good as they've got in the rotation.
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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.
Alan Robinson / UPI:
Promising pitchers face off in Cincinnati Reds-Miami Marlins game
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Red Reporter
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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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 …
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:
Could Detroit Tigers take a chance on Matt Harvey?
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NorthJersey.com
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire takes blame as bullpen blows game
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Bless You Boys
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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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 …
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MLB Trade Rumors and AZ Snake Pit
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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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.
Tampa Bay Times:
For starters: Rays vs. Blue Jays, with Faria on the mound — The Rays are looking to make it two straight over the Blue Jays tonight when they send RHP Jake Faria to the mound for a 6:10 first pitch.Faria (2-1, 4.60) is coming off arguably the best start of hi
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Bluebird Banter
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Greg Auman / UPI:
Rested Blue Jays get another shot at Rays
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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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Guy Curtright / UPI:
Ex-AL homer champ Jose Bautista adds punch to Atlanta Braves lineup — The Atlanta lineup is now considerably older and the Braves hope even more potent with the addition of veteran slugger Jose Bautista. — The 37-year-old former two-time American League home run champion doubled …
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Steven Matz gives reeling Mets, in midst of five-game losing streak, a sliver of hope — A month ago there wouldn't have been a question of whether the Mets would overcome a late-inning deficit in a game like this to win yet again, but simply a matter of how. — Ah, those were the days.
ESPN:
Cardinals' Tommy Pham, Yadier Molina, Bud Norris all injured — St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Tommy Pham, catcher Yadier Molina and pitcher Bud Norris were all taken out of Saturday's 10-inning, 8-6 home win over the Chicago Cubs with injuries. — Pham, who is hitting .327 …
Associated Press:
Clementina, Beltre lead Dayton to 9-5 win over Clinton — CLINTON, Iowa (AP) — Hendrik Clementina hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning, and Michael Beltre hit a two-run home run and had three hits as the Dayton Dragons beat the Clinton LumberKings 9-5 on Saturday.
