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Associated Press:
Phillies demote Zac Curtis, going with right-handed pitchers only — PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies have demoted their only left-handed pitcher, optioning reliever Zac Curtis to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and recalling right-hander Jake Thompson. — The move Thursday left the Phillies with 13 right-handed pitchers on the 25-man roster.
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Carlos Santana drives in 5, Phillies beat Giants 11-3 — PHILADELPHIA — Carlos Santana's line drives are starting to find open ground. — Santana had three hits and five RBI, Nick Pivetta struck out seven in five scoreless innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 11-3 Wednesday night.
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Phillies Nation
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies stay strong at home; Tommy Hunter talks etiquette | Extra Innings — Among the best characteristics of the Phillies teams that won five consecutive division titles from 2007-11 was their sheer dominance at home. During those glory days, they went 246-162 at Citizens Bank Park …
Stephen Pianovich / UPI:
Blach, Giants aim to avoid sweep vs. Phillies — Ty Blach is coming off his best start of the season. The San Francisco Giants could use another strong outing from the left-hander as they try to avoid a sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday afternoon.
Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Giants blown out for second time in three nights, losing skid hits three games
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The Good Phight, MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
Doug Padilla / UPI:
Reds face Dodgers while awaiting Harvey's arrival — LOS ANGELES - Tyler Mahle will get the start for the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday at Dodger Stadium, but all eyes will be searching for a different pitcher on the roster. — Newly-acquired right-hander Matt Harvey is expected to join …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers … LOS ANGELES - Through his five innings on Wednesday night, Patrick Corbin did not exhibit good command. He could not generate his normal velocity. And he was unable to get the Los Angeles Dodgers to offer at his best pitch the way other teams have for most of the season.
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MLB Trade Rumors and AZ Snake Pit
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers
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AZ Snake Pit
Associated Press:
Is Fortnite to blame for David Price's carpal tunnel syndrome? — Boston Red Sox left-hander David Price was diagnosed Wednesday with carpal tunnel syndrome after twice experiencing numbness in his pitching hand this season. — Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed the diagnosis prior …
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Dan Shaughnessy Watch
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Jake Seiner / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Gardy Party! Yankees rally past Red Sox 9-6 for 17-1 surge — New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, left, congratulates right fielder Aaron Judge, center, after Judge made a diving catch during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in New York, Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
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Baseball Prospectus, Beyond the Box Score, Pinstripe Alley and Over the Monster
Associated Press:
Baseball notebook: Piscotty's return an emotional night — Wherever he went on the field, Stephen Piscotty felt his mother's presence. — Two days after Gretchen Piscotty died from Lou Gehrig's disease, her son was back at work for the Oakland Athletics. Full of sadness, but enveloped in love.
Larry Millson / UPI:
Mariners aim to stymie Blue Jays' sudden surge — TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have had trouble scoring recently. — And for the longest time Wednesday night, it appeared they were on their way to another loss and would be trying to avoid being swept in their three-game series …
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians trade Giovanny Urshela to Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Former Cardinals slugger Adams raking, relishing role with Washington — SAN DIEGO • When he stirs this morning in Arizona before a series starts there between his Washington Nationals and the Diamondbacks, Matt Adams will make a list, maybe even check it twice.
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Alex Butler / UPI:
New York Mets bat out of order, cost themselves rally … The New York Mets batted out of order during a 2-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. — The miscue came in the first inning Wednesday at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. New York started the game with Brandon Nimmo striking …
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Joe Kay / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Oops! Mets bat out of turn, Reds rally for 2-1 win in 10th
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CBSSports.com, The Guardian and USA Today
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
From A.J. to Big Z: City Series memorable moments — Which Cubs and White Sox players have fared the best all time against their crosstown rivals? We break it down, using a minimum of 10 games for position players and 10 innings for pitchers — with a few wild cards included.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Too early to determine a winner in Jose Quintana trade with White Sox, says Joe Maddon
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MLB Baseball News …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Gyorko is having productive at-bats — In stark contrast to the Cardinals' .228 team batting average stands Jedd Gyorko's 1.069 OPS (on-base, plus slugging). — Gyorko, who has had home run seasons of 30 and then 20 here, has had just 37 at-bats in the first 34 games but has made the most …
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Viva El Birdos and FOX2now.com
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Jeff Gordon / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Gordo: Cards prospects Flaherty, Reyes dominate in minors
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Viva El Birdos and Associated Press
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Iowan Tony Watson on Giants: ‘I thought it was a special group and something I wanted to be a part of.’ — Iowan Tony Watson saw what kind of team the San Francisco Giants were putting together during the offseason and realized he wanted to be a part of it.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Alex Wilson could be first passenger of bullpen cart — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Detroit Tigers' bullpen cart might have its first rider in the future. — Alex Wilson, who is on the 10-day disabled list with a left plantar fascia strain, mentioned he might give the gimmick a go when he returns from injury.
Associated Press:
Johnny Cueto goes to 60-day DL; Madison Bumgarner to throw bullpen — PHILADELPHIA — The San Francisco Giants have transferred Johnny Cueto to the 60-day disabled list, meaning it will be late June at the earliest before the right-hander returns to the rotation.
