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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Mike Montgomery's stellar performance on Memorial Day big for him and Cubs — Cubs pitcher Mike Montgomery discusses his start against the Pirates on Monday, May 28, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Mike Montgomery pitched well Monday enough to earn another start as well as make a relative feel proud.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs considering having Tyler Chatwood pitch exclusively from stretch position — Cubs manager Joe Maddon says Anthony Rizzo's slide into Pirates catcher Elias Diaz to break up a double play as “a perfect play” on Monday, May 28, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Pirates manager says it's ‘open season’ on catchers after Anthony Rizzo slide — PITTSBURGH — Pirates manager Clint Hurdle called it “open season” on catchers after Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo took out the legs of catcher Elias Diaz on a force play at home plate in the eighth inning of Monday's 7-0 win by the Cubs.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Mike Montgomery to make first start, bat eighth vs. Pirates
Cubs' Mike Montgomery to make first start, bat eighth vs. Pirates
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Bucs Dugout
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Joe Maddon takes exception to ESPN's criticism of Willson Contreras' tough-love approach with Tyler Chatwood
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Joe Maddon seeks adjustment to rules following Sunday night games
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Cubs-Pirates Preview
Cubs-Pirates Preview
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Bucs Dugout and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox rookie Matt Skole: 'Couldn't have dreamed' of a better major-league debut — White Sox infielder Matt Skole discusses making his major-league debut on Monday, May 28, 2018. (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — As Rick Renteria was discussing rookie Matt Skole …
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STEVE HERRICK (Associated Press) / MLB Baseball News …:
Encarnacion, Chicago's poor defense boost Indians to 9-6 win — Edwin Encarnacion homered and had four RBIs, and the — Cleveland Indians took advantage of Chicago's leaky defense to score five times in the fifth inning, beating the — White Sox 9-6 on Monday.
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South Side Sox
Tony Andracki / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
White Sox will be without Matt Davidson for a little while — Matt Davidson on the disabled list Monday morning, citing back spasms as the culprit. — Davidson hasn't had an at-bat since May 22nd and the move is retroactive to May 25, meaning he can return to the lineup next Monday, June 4, if he's healthy by then.
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South Side Sox
Associated Press:
Red Sox star Betts out 2nd straight day, tightness left side — BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox star outfielder Mookie Betts is out of the lineup for the second straight game because of tightness on his left side. — “We do feel that probably tomorrow might be a day that he will come back,” …
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets place struggling reliever AJ Ramos and infielder Wilmer Flores on the disabled list — Y Mets manager Mickey Callaway discusses the team's roster moves Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — ATLANTA—The Mets placed reliever AJ Ramos (right shoulder strain) and infielder Wilmer Flores …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
The Hunter Strickland-Bryce Harper brawl ended Mike Morse's career - and it could have been worse — SAN FRANCISCO - It was the brawl that ended one career, a violent collision that prevented injury to one of the game's biggest stars, sparing another a colossal suspension, and leaving one filled with remorse.
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McCovey Chronicles
Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Caleb Smith mystifies Padres, gets run support as Marlins snap skid — Caleb Smith was brilliant in dominating a matchup of rookie left-handers, Yadiel Rivera's two-run single capped Miami's four-run first inning, and Cameron Maybin had three hits and two RBIs against his old team to lead …
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Paul Sporer / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday
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MLB Baseball News …
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Ex-Detroit Tiger Kinsler: Castellanos, Greene ‘guys to follow’ during rebuild — 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 — Ian Kinsler said he's not surprised Nicholas Castellanos …
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Halos Heaven
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ESPN:
Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1 among MLB's power trio — The Yankees, Red Sox and Astros might already be establishing themselves as MLB's elite trio, but that doesn't mean there won't be jostling for position during the rest of the season. Witness this week's turnover …
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Joel Reuter / Bleacher Report:
MLB Power Rankings: Brewers and Mariners Continue Early Postseason Push
MLB Power Rankings: Brewers and Mariners Continue Early Postseason Push
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Brew Crew Ball
George Henry / Associated Press:
Culberson's pinch-hit, two-run homer in 9th gives Braves win — From left to right, Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman, Ozzie Albies and Johan Camargo celebrate after Charlie Culberson hit a walkoff two-run home run in the ninth inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the New York Mets …
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees vs Astros: Gleyber Torres moves up, Didi Gregorius drops, Giancarlo Stanton sits — Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera — NEW YORK— For the first time as a Yankee, Gleyber Torres is batting in the middle of the order. — The rookie second baseman is batting in the No. 5 spot …
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BEN WALKER (AP Baseball Writer) / MLB Baseball News …:
Verlander stops Yanks again, pitches Astros to 5-1 win
Verlander stops Yanks again, pitches Astros to 5-1 win
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Pinstripe Alley
Associated Press:
Rockies place reliever Adam Ottavino on 10-day DL with oblique injury — DENVER — The Colorado Rockies have placed right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left oblique. — Ottavino has been a big piece of Colorado's bullpen this season with a 3-0 record and 0.95 ERA.
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MLB Baseball News … and Purple Row
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Jays' Josh Donaldson leaves game at Fenway with injury — BOSTON - As if giving up five runs in the bottom of the fourth wasn't bad enough, the Blue Jays got even more bad news in the next inning when star third baseman Josh Donaldson left the game with an apparent injury.
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Bluebird Banter
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals turn to Gyorko at cleanup, bump Ozuna down in order — MILWAUKEE • Still looking for that lineup that comes to life and carries them for a stretch, the Cardinals have done something on Memorial Day they have avoided to this point in the season.
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Brew Crew Ball and Viva El Birdos