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Mookie Betts to be in lineup for Red Sox — Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, who left Sunday's game after getting hit in the back by a throw, will be in the starting lineup against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. — EDITOR'S PICKS — Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts …
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From the brawl to the Bronx: Your guide to Yankees-Red Sox — NEW YORK — When Tyler Austin tangled with Joe Kelly last month, we saw once again just how intense this time-tested New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox feud can be. — Still, Austin said he isn't anticipating this week's three-game set between …
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Associated Press
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Yankees, Red Sox to play in London in 2019 — LONDON — The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will face each other in two regular-season games at the Olympic Stadium in London next year. — Boston will be the home team for both of MLB's first games in Europe on June 29 and 30, 2019.
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Yankees-Red Sox: MLB's biggest rivalry finally pits its two best teams in the Bronx — This time there's no need to hype a Yankees-Red Sox series. — Until last year, the longtime rivals took turns rising and falling in the standings. The 2017 season marked the first time in this decade …
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Over the Monster and MLB Baseball News …
Darren Hartwell / NESN.com:
Red Sox, Yankees To Face Off In MLB's First-Ever London Series In 2019
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MLB Trade Rumors
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Red Sox, Yankees face off in matchup of teams with best records
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Pinstripe Alley and Over the Monster
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kyle Hendricks provides Cubs with another option for Tuesday's start — Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks discusses how his outing against the Marlins helped preserve the bullpen on Monday, May 7, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Kyle Hendricks has displayed …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Bleacher Nation
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Cubs crush Marlins 14-2 — Chicago snaps 5-game losing streak — CHICAGO - Ian Happ homered from both sides of the plate, and the Chicago Cubs stopped a five-game slide by routing the Miami Marlins 14-2 on Monday night. — The Cubs collected 15 hits after scoring three or fewer runs in 10 of the previous 11 games.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Fish Stripes
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Yu serious? Cubs putting Darvish on DL for the flu only worsens his reputation — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses the ailments of Yu Darvish and Javier Baez on Monday, May 7, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Minutes before Monday night's first pitch …
John Lott / The Athletic:
Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna charged with assault on woman — Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna was charged with one count of assault on a woman in the early hours of Tuesday morning. — The Toronto Police Service is withholding details to protect the identity of the alleged victim, said Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu.
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Toronto Sun:
WATCH: Blue Jays prospect Guerrero nails hotel with home run ball — If we've learned anything about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. through the early going of the 2018 season, it's that the man can fill a highlight reel. — Guerrero, the blue-chip Blue Jays prospect and son of Expos great Vlad Sr. …
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Baseball America, USA Today and MLB Baseball News …
Rob Gillies / Associated Press:
Jays closer Roberto Osuna charged with assault in Toronto — TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna has been charged with assault. — Toronto police declined to say Tuesday whether it was domestic assault. Const. Jenifferjit Sidhu says the charge is for one count of assault, and provided no further details.
Larry Millson / UPI:
Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays struggle to rise above mediocre
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Lookout Landing, Bluebird Banter and Lone Star Ball
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Seranthony Dominguez applies lessons from winter ball in his rapid ascent to Phillies — The first lesson came from Ramon Ramirez, a 36-year-old reliever with more than 400 games of major league experience. Be ready at all times, Ramirez would say, because you never know when the phone …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers mailbag: Can they trade Miguel Cabrera? — 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 — Welcome to the first-ever Free Press Detroit Tigers mailbag …
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Bucky Dent / UPI:
Cardinals look to liven bats vs. Twins — For a moment on Monday night, it looked like St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Dexter Fowler had followed his early Monday morning walk-off homer against the Chicago Cubs with another bomb in his first at-bat against the Minnesota Twins.
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Lefty P.J. Conlon becomes first Belfast native to play in MLB since 1909 — CINCINNATI— Shortly before his debut, P.J. Conlon started feeling some nerves. — “The most nervous I got was when I was sitting around here waiting,” Conlon said Monday night. “Just sitting in the clubhouse waiting …
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Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
While Pham recovers, Bader has chance to display his defensive skills — The Cardinals have played most of the past three games without their regular centerfielder, Tommy Pham, who has been out with tightness in his right groin. — That is a situation that has the potential for trouble all over it …
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Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Pham gets another day off as Cardinals close out homestand
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Bleacher Nation
Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
Springer goes 6 for 6, ties Astros mark in 16-2 rout of A's — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - George Springer went 6 for 6 with a home run to match a Houston record as the Astros routed the Oakland Athletics 16-2 on Monday night. — Last year's World Series MVP doubled and scored in the first inning …
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The Crawfish Boxes
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Associated Press:
Lincecum makes rehab appearance with Rangers' Triple-A team — ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) — Tim Lincecum made his first rehab appearance with the Texas Rangers' Triple-A team on Monday night, 21 months after his last big league start. — Lincecum allowed two runs and struck out two while pitching …
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Minor League Ball
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Back in the day, Braves used to be Tampa Bay's home team — Back before there were the Rays (who started in 1998) and the Marlins (1993), the Braves were the most popular team for kids growing up in much of Florida. — “They were certainly mine,” said one of them, Tampa-born Rays manager Kevin Cash.
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Greg Auman / UPI:
Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta Braves open interleague series
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Talking Chop and DRaysBay
Associated Press:
Gomez's single leads Clearwater to 2-1 win over Lakeland — LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Jose Gomez hit a run-scoring single in the eighth inning, leading the Clearwater Threshers to a 2-1 win over the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Tuesday. — Will Hibbs got Andres Sthormes to ground out with runners …
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Boldt, Kelly lead Montgomery to 10-5 win over Biloxi — MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Ryan Boldt hit a three-run home run in the second inning, and Dalton Kelly had two hits and four RBI as the Montgomery Biscuits topped the Biloxi Shuckers 10-5 on Tuesday. — The home run by Boldt scored Nathan Lukes …
