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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
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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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 …
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Yankees-Red Sox: MLB's biggest rivalry finally pits its two best teams in the Bronx
Yankees-Red Sox: MLB's biggest rivalry finally pits its two best teams in the Bronx
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Darren Hartwell / NESN.com:
Red Sox, Yankees To Face Off In MLB's First-Ever London Series In 2019
Red Sox, Yankees To Face Off In MLB's First-Ever London Series In 2019
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MLB Trade Rumors
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jen-Ho Tseng will start Tuesday night for Cubs vs. Marlins — Jen-Ho Tseng pitches to the Mets during a game at Wrigley Field on Sept. 14, 2017. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs won't juggle their bullpen Tuesday night, as Jen-Ho Tseng will take the place of Yu Darvish and start against the Marlins.
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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 …
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
Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Cubs hope bats remain alive vs. Marlins
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Jacob deGrom on track to return from DL for Mets on Sunday — NY Mets' Jacob deGrom discusses his up-down session Tuesday Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — CINCINNATI — Mets righty Jacob deGrom (hyperextended right elbow) is on track to return Sunday after throwing a 43-pitch up-down session Tuesday afternoon.
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Mets' Jacob deGrom optimistic elbow is fine after bullpen session — New York Mets starter Jacob deGrom threw 43 pitches Tuesday in a bullpen session as he rehabs from a hyperextended right elbow that landed him on the disabled list. — DeGrom, the ace of the Mets staff so far this season …
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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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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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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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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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Athletics' Manaea faces Astros' McCullers in key matchup
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Two-time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum lost his glove while throwing a pitch in minor league game — Tim Lincecum made his 2018 debut for the Texas Rangers' Class AAA affiliate on Monday, tossing one inning against the Iowa Cubs in his first professional appearance since 2016.
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Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Pham gets another day off as Cardinals close out homestand — With a day off on Wednesday, the Cardinals will give Tommy Pham's tight groin two extra days of rest by keeping him out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. — Also out of the lineup for the afternoon game are Jedd Gyorko and Kolten Wong.
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Rangers' Adrian Beltre back in lineup after hamstring injury — ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre is back in the Texas Rangers lineup after missing 12 games because of a left hamstring strain. — EDITOR'S PICKS — The Red Sox scratched David Price from his Wednesday start against the Yankees …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Select Nick Franklin, Option Eric Sogard — The Brewers have selected the contract of utilityman Nick Franklin, per a club announcement. He'll take the active roster spot of infielder Eric Sogard, who has been optioned. — To open a 40-man spot, the club has shifted catcher Stephen Vogt to the 60-day DL.
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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 …
John Healy / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi explains why he isn't watching the Yankees, which team he'll be coaching this summer — The Yankees may be the hottest team in baseball — winning 14 of their last 15 games — but former manager Joe Girardi is not exactly keeping close tabs on them.
Associated Press:
Vicuna, Smith lead the way for Lansing — APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — Kevin Vicuna doubled and singled twice, scoring two runs as the Lansing Lugnuts defeated the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 11-4 on Tuesday. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Lugnuts and a five-game winning streak for the Timber Rattlers.
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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