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ESPN:
Brewers place Tyler Saladino on DL with sprained left ankle — MILWAUKEE — Shortstop Tyler Saladino has a sprained left ankle and has been put on the 10-day disabled list by the Brewers, who recalled shortstop Orlando Arcia from Triple-A Colorado Springs before Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Alex Reyes returns to mound as St. Louis Cardinals face Milwaukee Brewers — MILWAUKEE — Alex Reyes has waited 15 long months for this moment. — Once the St. Louis Cardinals' top prospect — and the No. 3 prospect in all of baseball — Reyes was destined to join the ranks of great …
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MLB Daily Dish
Charles F. Gardner / Associated Press:
Wacha, 3 home runs send Cardinals over Brewers 6-1 — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Michael Wacha pitched two-hit ball for 6 2/3 innings and the St. Louis Cardinals, boosted by three home runs, beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 victory on Tuesday night. — Harrison Bader, Matt Carpenter and Francisco Pena homered …
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Brew Crew Ball
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
‘Old’ Wacha gives Cardinals another sturdy start
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
When Yankees staff stumbles, Luis Severino must soar — NEW YORK — It's become apparent during recent turns through their rotation that the New York Yankees are in need of starting pitching, particularly if they are going to make the deep postseason run many anticipate.
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Pinstripe Alley
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RONALD BLUM (AP Baseball Writer) / MLB Baseball News …:
Gardner, Torres rally Yanks over Astros 6-5 in 10 innings
Gardner, Torres rally Yanks over Astros 6-5 in 10 innings
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The Crawfish Boxes, Pinstripe Alley and ESPN
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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JEFF MILLER Los Angeles Times / Sacramento Bee:
Familiarity breeds success for Ian Kinsler in Angels' 9-2 victory at Detroit — DETROIT — He was two for 27 on this Los Angeles Angels trip. — He began Tuesday with as many strikeouts in May as hits, 15 apiece. — His batting average was .179, the sort of small number that can oddly weigh plenty.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera: ‘I want to finish my career here’
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera: ‘I want to finish my career here’
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Bless You Boys
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks still in pursuit of 200 innings: ‘A goal of mine’ — Cubs starter Jon Lester discusses his outing against the Pirates on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Kyle Hendricks wasn't surprised Tuesday night …
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MLB Trade Rumors
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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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Federal Baseball and MLB Baseball News …
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Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Nationals finally vault into first place in the NL East — temporarily
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
James Shields' hot stretch could help White Sox find suitors by trade deadline — White Sox manager Rick Renteria discusses Lucas Giolito's start against the Indians on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — White Sox pitcher James Shields …
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Indians' Kluber aims to show Sox's Lopez how it's done
Indians' Kluber aims to show Sox's Lopez how it's done
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Let's Go Tribe
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians refute report that Jose Ramirez tested positive for PEDs
Cleveland Indians refute report that Jose Ramirez tested positive for PEDs
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South Side Sox, Let's Go Tribe and baseballmusings.com
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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Lone Star Ball and Lookout Landing
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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
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MLB Baseball News …, McCovey Chronicles and Sports Illustrated
Doug Padilla / Associated Press:
Arrieta sharp, Phillies beat Dodgers 6-1; Maeda strains hip — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jake Arrieta put the Philadelphia Phillies back on control. — A day after a tough loss, the Phillies bounced back Tuesday night as Arrieta finished off one of the better months of his impressive career with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Molina getting ready ‘to play here pretty soon,’ says Matheny — MILWAUKEE • As a teaser for what awaits the Cardinals when they return to Busch Stadium on Thursday, catcher Yadier Molina posted a video on Instagram of him, in full gear, starting to work on receiving throws and inching back (rapidly) from injury.
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Cubs catcher Victor Caratini ‘not happy’ about demotion to minors — 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. Mark Marturello and Michael Zamora/The Register
Ben Detrick / The Ringer:
The Curious Case of Bryan Colangelo and the Secret Twitter Account — A collection of Twitter accounts that has criticized Joel Embiid and Markelle Fultz, disclosed sensitive information, and outlined team strategy shares eye-opening similarities. What does that have to do with the Philadelphia 76ers' decision-maker?
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Boston Sports Journal, NESN.com, Chris Creamer's …, Dallas Morning News, Chicago Sun-Times, Deadspin, USA Today and The Comeback
Sarah Langs / ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani and baseball's most valuable pitch — Having not pitched since May 20, Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound for his eighth start of the season when the An gels visit the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. The pitch to keep an eye on as the two-way phenom takes the mound in Motown?
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Best draft picks ever and one that got away for all 30 teams — Draft history is fascinating, and maybe the first thing you learn when looking through past drafts is not just how few players make the majors but also how few end up contributing much value beyond replacement level even if they do make it.
Associated Press:
Donahue's homer leads South Bend to 5-3 win over Great Lakes — MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Christian Donahue hit a solo home run in the first inning, leading the South Bend Cubs to a 5-3 win over the Great Lakes Loons on Wednesday. — Brian Glowicki struck Jared Walker out with a runner …