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Associated Press:
Price scratched, sent for tests after tingling in hand again — NEW YORK — Red Sox lefty David Price has been sent back to Boston for medical tests after experiencing a tingling sensation in his pitching hand again. — Price was scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday night against the rival New York Yankees.
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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 …
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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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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Over the Monster and MLB Baseball News …
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Teams could be scared off by Matt Harvey's ‘big ego,’ but there's still some interest in the Mets castoff — Mets castoff Matt Harvey might have a hard time generating interest from the bulk of the other 29 clubs due to the righthander's “big ego” and his reported penchant for partying, according to one major-league scout.
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John Fay / Detroit Free Press:
Mets trade pitcher Matt Harvey to Reds, officially ending his time in New York — The Cincinnati Reds have acquired former ace Matt Harvey from the New York Mets for back up catcher Devin Mesoraco. — Harvey, who helped pitch the Mets to the 2015 World Series, was designated for assignment Saturday …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets third baseman Todd Frazier placed on 10-day disabled list with left hamstring injury
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Jacob deGrom on track to return from DL for Mets on Sunday
Jacob deGrom on track to return from DL for Mets on Sunday
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Cincinnati Reds trade for New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey
Alex Butler / UPI:
Reds legend Johnny Bench offers impromptu play-by-play during interview … Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench showed off his play-by-play announcing ability Tuesday during the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets game. — Bench, 70, was doing an interview with SNY's Steve Gelbs in the stands …
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Alan Robinson / UPI:
Reds, Mets clash as two teams in need of win
Reds, Mets clash as two teams in need of win
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MLB Baseball News …, Lone Star Ball and Red Reporter
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Collision with wall Sunday puts Jason Heyward on 7-day concussion list — Chicago Tribune — Jason Heyward's fearless effort to catch Dexter Fowler's game-winning home run Sunday landed the Cubs' Gold Glove right fielder on the seven-day concussion disabled list.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Javier Baez could return to Cubs' lineup as soon as Wednesday — Cubs infielder Javier Baez discusses his groin injury on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Javier Baez ripped a home run in batting practice that cleared the left field bleachers …
Tom Haudricourt / USA Today:
Milwaukee Brewers' Stephen Vogt suffers career-threatening shoulder injury while on rehab — No player on the Milwaukee Brewers' roster does a better job of keeping his chin up and looking at the bright side than Stephen Vogt, one of the most upbeat players you ever could meet.
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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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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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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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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals bats quiet again in 7-1 loss to Twins — St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez in the dugout during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com
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Bucky Dent / UPI:
Cardinals look to liven bats vs. Twins
Cardinals look to liven bats vs. Twins
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MLB Baseball News …, Viva El Birdos and Twinkie Town
Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals bats are quiet again in 7-1 loss to Twins
Associated Press:
Vera, Pabst lead Bradenton to 4-2 win over Dunedin — DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Arden Pabst hit a two-run homer in the third inning, and Eduardo Vera allowed just five hits over seven innings as the Bradenton Marauders defeated the Dunedin Blue Jays 4-2 on Tuesday.
Associated Press:
Carlson scores winning run in 11th, Palm Beach beats Jupiter 4-3 in walk-off finish — JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Dylan Carlson scored the winning run on a forceout in the 11th inning, as the Palm Beach Cardinals beat the Jupiter Hammerheads 4-3 on Tuesday. — Carlson scored the game-winning run …
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 …
Associated Press:
Wade Miley leaves in 1st inning due to strained oblique — MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers starter Wade Miley has left a game against the Cleveland Indians with one out in the first inning due to strained right oblique. — The left-hander threw a cutter up and in to left-handed hitter Michael Brantley …
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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