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Bob Nightengale / Lansing State Journal:
MLB trade targets: Top 20 players who could move by the deadline — Two shopping months remain before the non-waiver trading deadline, but with one-third of the teams already out of playoff contention, Major League Baseball is about to unleash its own Black Friday sale.
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Federal Baseball, Des Moines Register and McCovey Chronicles
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
MLB playoff outlook: Astros, Red Sox are locks, but for 10 teams, it's wait 'til next year — On old baseball adage used to say the teams in first place on July 4 would win the pennant. Of course, that was well before the advent of five playoff entries in each league.
George Henry / Associated Press:
Mets bounce back, beat Braves 8-5 to split rain-delayed DH — ATLANTA (AP) Mets manager Mickey Callaway had a reason to smile at 1:40 a.m. after his team showed enough fortitude to avoid getting swept. — “They came out with some energy, which was huge in this game, and you've got to give them credit,” he said.
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Talking Chop
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
After impressive run in Mets bullpen, Seth Lugo preparing to make first start of season — ATLANTA — Last month, Seth Lugo just let it go. He stopped worrying about when he would get a chance to be a starter again, embraced his role in the bullpen and just put his trust in pitching coach Dave Eiland and Mickey Callaway.
Craig Calcaterra / NBCSports.com:
Noah Syndergaard heads to the disabled list with a strained finger ligament
Noah Syndergaard heads to the disabled list with a strained finger ligament
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish and MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
Mookie Betts out of Boston lineup with pain in side for 3rd straight game — Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts will miss his third straight game Tuesday with tightness in his left side. — Betts is leading the league with a .359 average, with 17 home runs and 37 RBIs.
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Ken Powtak / Associated Press:
Benintendi, Martinez Carry Red Sox Past Blue Jays
Benintendi, Martinez Carry Red Sox Past Blue Jays
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and Over the Monster
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera: ‘I want to finish my career here’ — 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 — Miguel Cabrera wanted to set the record straight …
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
What's going wrong for Cubs pitching prospect Jen-Ho Tseng this season? — Triple-A baseball came to Des Moines in 1968 with the Iowa Oaks, and the Iowa Cubs have carried the torch since 1982. Here's a collection of some of the biggest names and best players during that time.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
As Carlos Rodon nears a return to White Sox, who will make way for him in the rotation? — White Sox manager Rick Renteria discusses the team's defensive mistakes against the Indians on Monday, May 28, 2018. (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Let's Go Tribe
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Is it time for the Cincinnati Reds to take a look at the outfield? — PHOENIX - Reds interim manager Jim Riggelman's comment seemed to take direct aim at the outfield. — “Our club is 19-36, so we're open to... We have to be thinking about a lot of things,” Riggleman said.
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Devin Mesoraco credits adjustment Mets hitting coach Roessler suggested for newfound power — NY Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco discusses the trade that sent him to the Mets Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — Devin Mesoraco has hit five home runs in his first 46 at-bats with the New York Mets since …
Discussion:
Newsday
John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
How big-league reliever J.P. Howell wound up with independent San Rafael Pacifics — Here's a story of a big-leaguer returning to his roots. Not just the region where he played ball. But the reason why he played ball. — All kids who begin hitting, fielding and throwing do it for all the pure and principled reasons.
Discussion:
San Francisco Chronicle and MLB Trade Rumors
Katherine Fitzgerald / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds … Center fielder A.J. Pollock had another X-ray for the fracture in his left thumb, and while manager Torey Lovullo said the injury is “still not totally healed,” he added that it was not a surprise to the team's medical staff.
Associated Press:
Andrew Miller visits specialist to have left knee examined — CLEVELAND — Indians pitcher Andrew Miller visited a specialist in New York on Tuesday to have his injured left knee examined. — Miller, a dominant presence in Cleveland's bullpen since being acquired in 2016 …
Will Graves / Associated Press:
101. 102. 103. 104. 105. Cardinals rookie Jordan Hicks is lighting up radar guns — Jordan Hicks can't explain where the gas comes from. If he's being honest, the St. Louis Cardinals rookie flamethrower doesn't really want to. Best not to overthink it.
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians refute report that Jose Ramirez tested positive for PEDs — The Cleveland Indians said Major League Baseball has confirmed that infielder Jose Ramirez is not facing suspension for a failed PED test. — CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona refuted a report …
Associated Press:
Silviano leads Jupiter to 3-2 win over St. Lucie — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — John Silviano hit a solo home run in the eighth inning, leading the Jupiter Hammerheads to a 3-2 win over the St. Lucie Mets on Tuesday. — Lukas Schiraldi got Gene Cone to ground out with a runner on first to end …
Associated Press:
Haley, Lin lead Pawtucket to 5-1 win over Norfolk — NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Tzu-Wei Lin homered and had two hits, and Justin Haley allowed just five hits over seven innings as the Pawtucket Red Sox defeated the Norfolk Tides 5-1 on Tuesday. — Haley (2-6) picked up the win after he struck out six while allowing one run.
Associated Press:
Farrar, McDonald lead Beloit to 3-1 win over Kane County — BELOIT, Wis. (AP) — Logan Farrar hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and Mickey McDonald tripled and singled as the Beloit Snappers beat the Kane County Cougars 3-1 in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.
Associated Press:
Crismatt leads Binghamton to 2-1 win over Erie — ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Nabil Crismatt allowed just three hits over 7 1/3 innings, leading the Binghamton Rumble Ponies over the Erie SeaWolves in a 2-1 win on Tuesday. — Joshua Torres struck Jake Rogers out with a runner on third to end the game for his first save of the season.