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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Harper's 17th HR sparks Nationals past Orioles 3-2 — BALTIMORE (AP) - The season is barely two months old, and the Washington Nationals have already been asked to adjust to a new manager, overcome a rash of injuries and jump into bounce-back mode following a poor start.
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MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
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Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Nationals finally vault into first place in the NL East — temporarily — BALTIMORE — It was a night of firsts at Camden Yards. — Bryce Harper and Manny Machado homered in the same game for the first time ever. Harper had his first three-hit game in nearly a month.
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.
Discussion:
Federal Baseball, USA Today and McCovey Chronicles
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Real or Not? Bad days for Mets are worse than bad days for others — There are bad days and then there are New York Mets days. Here's how Tuesday unfolded for the men from Queens: — This meant the Mets were playing with a 24-man roster for Tuesday's game in Atlanta.
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The Comeback
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Johan Camargo's homer continues Braves' comeback trend — ATLANTA — Not everyone believes in the Atlanta Braves, the diaper dandies, the darlings of the early part of the 2018 baseball season. But they believe in themselves, and as they linger in first place two months into the campaign, the Braves' self-belief has been enough.
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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop and Amazin' Avenue
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Yelich talks about Ozuna, slow starts, and Cardinals interest — • As the second batter of the game approached the plate in the top of the first inning Tuesday, his gray uniform confirming he was a part of the road team, the public address announcer at Miller Park introduced him as “Christian Yelich,” the Brewers' right fielder.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carlos Martinez heads to Springfield for road test of his readiness to return
Dan Caesar / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Reyes' return won't be on TV — it's another Facebook-only production for Cards
Charles F. Gardner / Associated Press:
Wacha, 3 home runs send Cardinals over Brewers 6-1
Wacha, 3 home runs send Cardinals over Brewers 6-1
Discussion:
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Dennis Georgatos / Associated Press:
Giants lose 2 pitchers to injury in 11-4 loss to Rockies — DENVER (AP) Kyle Freeland got the Rockies going with his arm and his bat. — Freeland pitched effectively into the sixth inning and doubled during Colorado's three-run fourth Tuesday night, leading the Rockies to an 11-4 win …
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Dereck Rodriguez, son of Pudge, makes MLB debut for Giants
Dereck Rodriguez, son of Pudge, makes MLB debut for Giants
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Sports Illustrated
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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TODD MILLES / Associated Press:
Odor's 3-run double in 9th sends Rangers past Mariners 9-5 — SEATTLE — Rougned Odor broke a ninth-inning tie with a three-run double and the Texas Rangers beat Seattle 9-5 on Tuesday night, ending the Mariners' four-game winning streak. — Ronald Guzman went 4 for 4 with three RBIs …
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Lookout Landing
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Who saw Odor delivering the winning hit? Maybe we should have — SEATTLE — Nelson Cruz, the former Texas Rangers slugger now slugging for the Seattle Mariners and a friend to the Do It For Durrett Foundation, has been hit by a lot of pitches this season.
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Moore means more, hopefully: Rangers hope Matt Moore can go deeper vs. Seattle
Moore means more, hopefully: Rangers hope Matt Moore can go deeper vs. Seattle
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MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds … It had been more than a month since a night like Tuesday. Even on those rare occasions when the Diamondbacks won a game in recent weeks, they did not seem to follow the script. This time they did. It felt like old times.
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MLB Baseball News …
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RONALD BLUM (AP Baseball Writer) / MLB Baseball News …:
Gardner, Torres rally Yanks over Astros 6-5 in 10 innings — Brett Gardner tied it with his second homer of the game, a one-out, two-run drive in the ninth inning, — Gleyber Torres hit a winning single in the 10th and the — Houston Astros 6-5 Tuesday night.
Discussion:
ESPN, The Crawfish Boxes and Pinstripe Alley
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Associated Press:
MLB: Torre: Rizzo's slide was illegal — Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon believes Anthony Rizzo's slide that upended Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz at the Monday was legal. — Joe Torre, MLB chief baseball officer, doesn't agree. — Torre told the clubs Tuesday that Rizzo …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Red-hot Cub Anthony Rizzo smacks Pirates a day after disputed slide
Red-hot Cub Anthony Rizzo smacks Pirates a day after disputed slide
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Deadspin and The Comeback
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 …
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Indians' Kluber aims to show Sox's Lopez how it's done
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.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds
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MLB Baseball News …
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.
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JAY PARIS (Associated Press) / MLB Baseball News …:
Reyes' home run leads Padres past Marlins, 9-5 — Franmil Reyes hit a two-run homer that put San Diego ahead and the — Padres got a fine effort from their bullpen Tuesday night in a 9-5 victory over the — Miami Marlins. — Eric Hosmer had three hits and the Padres won a matchup …
Discussion:
Associated Press and Gaslamp Ball
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Pedro Florimon lands on DL after trying to play with a broken foot — LOS ANGELES - Pedro Florimon swatted a foul ball off his cleat Monday night and dropped to the dirt. He did not know it then, but his right foot was broken. The foul ball fractured a bone near his big toe.
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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Dodgers' Kenta Maeda leaves start with right hip strain — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda left a start Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning with a right hip strain. — Maeda was twice visited by a Los Angeles trainer …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
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 …