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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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MLB Daily Dish and Amazin' Avenue
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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 …
John Fay / Detroit Free Press:
Mets trade pitcher Matt Harvey to Reds, officially ending his time in New York
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 …, Amazin' Avenue, Lone Star Ball and Red Reporter
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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NorthJersey.com
Alex Butler / UPI:
Cincinnati Reds trade for New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey
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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Alex Butler / UPI:
Seattle Mariners' James Paxton no-hits Toronto Blue Jays … Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton pitched a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. — And he had some help from third baseman Kyle Seager. — The Canada native allowed three walks …
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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.
Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners manager Scott Servais plans to give rest days to a few regular starters on current road trip
Mariners manager Scott Servais plans to give rest days to a few regular starters on current road trip
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MLB Baseball News … and Batter's Box Interactive …
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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ESPN:
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
From the brawl to the Bronx: Your guide to Yankees-Red Sox
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Pinstripe Alley
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
Discussion:
Over the Monster and MLB Baseball News …
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 …
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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.
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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NBCSports.com, baseballmusings.com and MLB Trade Rumors
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Select Nick Franklin, Option Eric Sogard
Brewers Select Nick Franklin, Option Eric Sogard
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MLB Baseball News … and Brew Crew Ball
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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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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MLB Baseball News …, Viva El Birdos and Twinkie Town
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros … LOS ANGELES - In their search for a replacement for starter Robbie Ray, the Diamondbacks are moving to Plan C. As for who that is, however, manager Torey Lovullo wasn't ready to say. — “This has kind of thrown everything in a little bit of chaos …
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Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros
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MLB Baseball News …
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 …
Heather Tucker / USA Today:
Orioles' Dylan Bundy gives up four home runs without recording an out vs. Royals — Baltimore starter Dylan Bundy redefined futility from the mound Tuesday night in his outing against Kansas City. — Bundy became the first pitcher in modern MLB history to give up four home runs without recording an out …
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NESN.com
Associated Press:
Taveras' homer leads Down East to 5-3 win over Myrtle Beach — KINSTON, N.C. (AP) — Leody Taveras hit a solo home run in the fourth inning, leading the Down East Wood Ducks to a 5-3 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Tuesday. — The home run by Taveras started the scoring in a three-run inning and gave the Wood Ducks a 1-0 lead.
Associated Press:
Pache's double leads Florida to 8-4 win over St. Lucie — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Cristian Pache hit a two-run double in the second inning, leading the Florida Fire Frogs to an 8-4 win over the St. Lucie Mets on Tuesday. — The double by Pache, part of a three-run inning …