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Joe Kay / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Oops! Mets bat out of turn, Reds rally for 2-1 win in 10th — Cincinnati Reds' Adam Duvall (23) is doused by his teammates after hitting a walk-off home run off New York Mets relief pitcher AJ Ramos in the 10th inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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The Comeback and NESN.com
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Andrew Joseph / USA Today:
The Mets sparked so much confusion after hitting out of order
The Mets sparked so much confusion after hitting out of order
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CBSSports.com, The Guardian, Chicago Sun-Times and Amazin' Avenue
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Zack Wheeler tinkers with pregame routine, produces strong outing loss to Reds
Post Sports Desk / New York Post:
Umpire's view of out-of-order gaffe that shamed the Mets
Umpire's view of out-of-order gaffe that shamed the Mets
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baseballmusings.com
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets bat out of order in first inning against Reds
Mets bat out of order in first inning against Reds
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Arizona Sports
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds took a risk on Matt Harvey, will be it rewarded?
Cincinnati Reds took a risk on Matt Harvey, will be it rewarded?
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MLB Baseball News … and Red Reporter
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Brett Gardner, despite .198 batting average, will remain Yankees' leadoff hitter for foreseeable future — When your club has won seven straight and 16 of their last 17 games, it's tough to point a critical finger in any direction for Aaron Boone and Co., but veteran Brett Gardner is a small blight amid all the good vibes in the Bronx.
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Inside the Yankees historic stretch of 16 wins in last 17 games, by the numbers
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
New York Yankees look to move ahead of Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees look to move ahead of Boston Red Sox
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MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley and Over the Monster
Sean McAdam / Boston Sports Journal:
Red Sox top pitching prospect Jason Groome set to undergo Tommy John surgery
Red Sox top pitching prospect Jason Groome set to undergo Tommy John surgery
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MLB Trade Rumors, Over the Monster and NESN.com
Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
‘Pretty crazy, huh?’ Jaime Garcia looks back at his six days with Twins
‘Pretty crazy, huh?’ Jaime Garcia looks back at his six days with Twins
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Minot Daily News
Jerry McDonald / Mercury News:
A's Stephen Piscotty reflects on mother's life, outpouring of support — Pleasanton outfielder will go on bereavement leave, join teammates in Boston — OAKLAND — When the Athletics departed for a 10-game road trip Wednesday following a 4-1 loss to the Houston Astros, Stephen Piscotty stayed behind.
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Athletics Nation
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Michael Wagaman / WRALSportsFan.com:
Cole strikes out 9 as Astros win 4-1, sweep A's
Cole strikes out 9 as Astros win 4-1, sweep A's
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The Crawfish Boxes
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Promote Dustin Fowler, Place Trevor Cahill On 10-Day DL
Athletics Promote Dustin Fowler, Place Trevor Cahill On 10-Day DL
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MLB Baseball News … and Minor League Ball
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Mark Zagunis relieved after getting first major-league hit — Photos from the Cubs-Marlins game at Wrigley Field on May 9, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — Mark Zagunis looked around the top shelf of his locker but didn't see the baseball he hit Wednesday for his first major-league hit.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kris Bryant's 100th homer comes on 3-year anniversary of his first — Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant discusses hitting the 100th home run of his career on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Kris Bryant didn't realize he had hit …
Tom Musick / UPI:
Pittsburgh Pirates end long road trip against lowly Chicago White Sox — The Pittsburgh Pirates will wrap up a 10-day, nine-game road trip when they play the Chicago White Sox in a series finale Wednesday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. — Pittsburgh (20-16) …
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Bucs Dugout and South Side Sox
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Teddy Greenstein / Baltimore Sun:
Pirates rally for 6-5 victory as White Sox closer Nate Jones gives up four runs — White Sox reliever Nate Jones discusses surrendering four runs in the ninth inning against the Pirates on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. (Teddy Greenstein/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox bullpen blows it in 6-5 loss to Pirates
Associated Press:
Blue Jays get INF Urshela from Indians for player or cash — TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired infielder Gio Urshela from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named or cash. — Urshela hadn't played in the majors this season after a hamstring injury set him back in spring training.
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians trade Giovanny Urshela to Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations — The Cleveland Indians have trade Giovanny Urshela to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations. — CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians traded infielder Giovanny Urshela to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers … LOS ANGELES - Steven Souza Jr.'s aggressive slide into third base in the fifth inning on Tuesday night drew an angry reaction from the Dodgers' dugout, but the Diamondbacks right fielder wasn't about to apologize for the play.
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Associated Press:
Homer-happy D-backs beat Dodgers 8-5 in 12 innings — LOS ANGELES — A belief they're going to win, even when they blow the lead or trail in a game. That confidence used to belong to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, it's owned by the Arizona Diamondbacks — David Descalso hit a tiebreaking …
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AZ Snake Pit
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Anthony Rizzo and Cubs teammates play bartender for celebrity cancer fundraiser — Photos from the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation's sixth annual Cook-Off for Cancer fundraiser at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. — Chicago Tribune
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Another loss for the Tigers, but they're gaining experience — 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 — ARLINGTON, Texas — The road trip ended slowly …
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Orioles' Dylan Bundy has horrid start, allows four HRs before first out — Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy allowed four home runs and seven runs total before getting an out against the Kansas City Royals. — The right-handed hurler had the awful appearance in the Orioles' 15-7 loss Tuesday …
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MLB Baseball News …, Royals Review, CBSSports.com, USA Today and NESN.com
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Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
Wins and answers in short supply as Orioles' 2018 season careens toward disaster
Wins and answers in short supply as Orioles' 2018 season careens toward disaster
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Camden Chat
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox prospect Jake Burger tears his Achilles tendon for a 2nd time — White Sox prospect Jake Burger out for the 2018 season: “It sucks but I have to stay positive.” (Chris Kuc/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — A prospect many view as the White Sox's third baseman of the future has suffered another setback.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Satchel Price / Chicago Sun-Times:
White Sox prospect Jake Burger out 12 months after another Achilles tear
White Sox prospect Jake Burger out 12 months after another Achilles tear
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MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
Tom Schad / USA Today:
At 53, Rafael Palmeiro says he's joining professional independent league team in Texas — Rafael Palmeiro says he is returning to professional baseball at the age of 53. — The longtime Texas Ranger and Baltimore Oriole told The Dallas Morning News on Tuesday that he has agreed to play …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Justin Turner should be back next week, but he says he's not a savior — Justin Turner is expected to make his season debut next weekend in Washington, eight weeks after his left wrist was broken by a wayward fastball. — In his absence, the Dodgers have tumbled down the standings …
Bill Plaschke / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Injury leaves more questions than answers for Dodgers' Kershaw — LOS ANGELES_Clayton Kershaw politely invited the media to his locker Tuesday afternoon for his first interview since being diagnosed with biceps tendinitis. But, his left shoulder hurting, he wasn't really in the mood.
Associated Press:
Soto's homer leads Potomac to 5-1 win over Wilmington — WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Juan Soto hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning, leading the Potomac Nationals to a 5-1 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Wednesday. — The home run by Soto, part of a four-run inning …