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Associated Press:
Torres HR in 9th, Yanks top Indians 7-4; 15 wins in 16 games — NEW YORK — Move over, Mickey Mantle. — Gleyber Torres is the latest Yankees phenom earning his pinstripes right off the bat. — On a day when hits were hard to come by in the Bronx, the rookie second baseman became …
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB power rankings: Yankees close gap on No. 1 Red Sox as showdown series looms — It's just another series in May, but the Red Sox-Yankees clash that begins Tuesday at Yankee Stadium marks more than just the first meeting between the clubs since last month's brawl-marred spectacle in Boston.
Mike Fitzpatrick / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Torres HR in 9th, Yanks top Indians 7-4; 15 wins in 16 games
Stephen Hawkins / Associated Press:
Chris Sale fans 12 as Red Sox top Rangers 6-1
Chris Sale fans 12 as Red Sox top Rangers 6-1
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MLB Baseball News …
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Domingo German spectacular in first career start, throws six no-hit innings in Yankees' win over Indians
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Pham out of lineup against Cubs — In the ever-changing world of Cardinals baseball, there are injuries. And then there are injuries. — Yadier Molina's groin injury, which necessitated surgery, was one thing. But two other players left Saturday's wild, 8-6, 10-inning victory over the Chicago Cubs.
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Viva El Birdos
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Kurt Voigt / Associated Press:
Cards' Molina has surgery, out 1 month after hit in groin — St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is checked on by assistant athletic trainer Chris Conroy and manager Mike Matheny after he was struck by a ball while catching during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game …
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Nicole Poell / USA Today:
Cardinals' Yadier Molina, injured on foul tip to groin, returns home after surgery — St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is recovering at home after taking a 102-mph fastball to the groin and undergoing surgery on Saturday night, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Monday.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards use late lightning to beat Cubs
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards use late lightning to beat Cubs
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros … When A.J. Pollock found himself tangled up with Astros third baseman Alex Bregman in the sixth inning on Sunday, he had a realization borne from equal parts instinct and education. — He knew deep down he had been obstructed as a baserunner.
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UPI:
Reversal of fortune sees A's rising, Astros falling — Having disposed of the team with the worst record in the American League, the Oakland Athletics turn their attention to the defending champions when they open a three-game series against the Houston Astros on Monday night.
Andy McCullough / Baltimore Sun:
Dodgers dealt another blow as Clayton Kershaw lands on disabled list — On the final morning of a hellish, 10-day trip, pitcher Clayton Kershaw left the Dodgers on Sunday to travel to Los Angeles after complaining of discomfort in his prized left arm. He underwent an examination …
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Beyond the Box Score and Los Angeles Times
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Plenty of blame shared in Cubs' 14-inning loss to Cardinals — Photos from the Cubs-Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, May 6, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — Right fielder Jason Heyward accepted blame early Monday morning for not making a catch in the sixth inning, which led to a Cardinals triple.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Sizing up potential trade fits for Manny Machado — Nobody ever really believed in the Baltimore Orioles of Buck Showalter/Adam Jones/Manny Machado/Chris Davis. The Orioles never had a No. 1-caliber starter. Some years, they didn't seem to have a No. 2 starter. Jones didn't walk enough.
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Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles' Alex Cobb finds form again with second straight quality start in California
Orioles' Alex Cobb finds form again with second straight quality start in California
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Camden Chat and School of Roch
Vito Chirco / Detroit Free Press:
Five numbers about the Detroit Tigers you need to know — 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 — The Detroit Tigers (14-19), losers of eight of their past 12 …
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Associated Press:
Marlins win fourth straight series — Fish beat Cincinnati 8-5 — CINCINNATI - Don Mattingly isn't expecting his Miami Marlins to put together a startling streak of wins. — He's happy with the patient approach they've adopted. — Starlin Castro drove in three runs for the second straight game …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brandon Finnegan crushed in first inning against Miami Marlins
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brandon Finnegan crushed in first inning against Miami Marlins
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MLB Baseball News …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Preview: Cardinals vs. Minnesota — SCOUTING REPORT — The Cardinals hold a 12-10 interleague mark against the Twins, including 10-4 in St. Louis and 3-2 at new Busch Stadium. ... Two of the Twins' top players, third baseman Miguel Sano (left hamstring injury) and Gold Glove center fielder Byron Buxton …
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Photos: Ho-hum. Another walk-off homer as Cards sweep Cubs — The St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs in a rain-delayed game as Dexter Fowler hit a walk-off two-run home run in the 14th inning at
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Jorge Alfaro's strong arm overshadowed in Phillies loss | Extra Innings — It looked for a moment Sunday afternoon that the Phillies would bring some needed relief to Philadelphia's disappointing sports weekend. They were just three outs from winning a game that Max Scherzer started and taking two of three from the Nationals.
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The Good Phight
Jim Hoehn / Star Tribune:
Kuhl, Rodriguez pitch 2-hitter as Pirates pummel Brewers 9-0 — MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers bring out the best in Chad Kuhl. — Kuhl and Richard Rodriguez combined on a two-hitter, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Brewers 9-0 on Sunday. — Kuhl is 3- with a 1.91 ERA …
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Bucs Dugout
ESPN:
Whose hot starts will turn into breakout seasons? — Last week, I discussed the players who terrified me as we headed into the second month of the season. This time around, we get to the happier side of the coin — those players who are having legitimate breakout 2018 seasons, not April mirages.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
5 thoughts on baseball: Hawk and Wimpy go out with a bang, Max Scherzer fans 15 and more — Chicago Tribune — Five thoughts from the week in baseball: — Bosom buddies — If Sunday really was the final broadcast together for White Sox announcer Ken “Hawk” Harrelson and Tom “Wimpy” Paciorek, at least they went out with a bang.