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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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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Reyes abruptly departs from season debut after four innings — St. Louis Cardinals infielders check on relief pitcher Dominic Leone (left) as he stopped while warming up on the mound to pitch in the eighth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium on Friday …
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.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Reyes suddenly departs from season debut; Cardinals lose battle of bullpens 3-2
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
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Brew Crew Ball and Viva El Birdos
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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Andy Vasquez / Daily Record:
Why the Yankees don't seem like they're in a hurry to call up Clint Frazier — NEW YORK — It sure doesn't seem like the Yankees are in hurry to get Clint Frazier back to the big leagues. — With Giancarlo Stanton in left field and Aaron Judge and Brett Garder in right field …
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers Al Avila ‘very happy’ for Justin Verlander's success — Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila said it was time to rebuild, so he's happy to see ex-Tiger Justin Verlander having success with the Houston Astros. — Verlander is 12-2 with a 1.09 ERA and a .694 WHIP …
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Bless You Boys
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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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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Yu Darvish set to rejoin Cubs; Tyler Chatwood's problems remain a mystery
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Jon Lester and Jason Heyward show improvement at the plate
Cubs' Jon Lester and Jason Heyward show improvement at the plate
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Bucs Dugout
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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South Side Sox and Let's Go Tribe
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Tom Withers / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Kluber gets eighth win, Indians roll past White Sox 9-1
Kluber gets eighth win, Indians roll past White Sox 9-1
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets' Steven Matz avoids DL after suffering sprained left middle finger — ATLANTA — Lefty Steven Matz will not be placed on the disabled list with a left middle finger strain, and the Mets are optimistic he can make his next scheduled start Saturday. — Matz suffered the injury …
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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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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.
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 …
Katherine Fitzgerald / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds … The pool at Chase Field has seen postseason celebrations, criticism from baseball traditionalists and a few home runs. — On Wednesday, it saw a rehab workout. — Left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray took a dip in the infamous pool to do some aquatic exercises …
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AZ Snake Pit
ESPN:
Francisco Liriano heads to disabled list with right hamstring strain — The Detroit Tigers placed left-hander Francisco Liriano on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a right hamstring strain. — The move was made retroactive to Sunday. — “Liriano said his hamstring was sore after his last start …
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Estrada miffed at Sox success against him — BOSTON - Marco Estrada isn't the only player on the Jays roster feeling frustrated these days, but he can't help but wonder if there is something more behind his recent struggles. — In taking the loss on Tuesday night here …
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 …
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Brett Gardner has been hot of late, but Yankees giving him day off vs. lefty Dallas Keuchel — Brett Gardner has gotten hot at the plate recently and had his best game of the season Tuesday against the Astros, but with Houston southpaw Dallas Keuchel on the mound Wednesday night for the series finale …
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves relievers respond to Keith Hernandez's criticism — Former MVP and current Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez has recently been lauded for his increasingly entertaining social media presence. — But further praise probably won't be coming from anyone in the Braves bullpen.
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?
Associated Press:
Ynoa, Ramos carry Rome to 9-1 win over Asheville — ROME, Ga. (AP) — Jefrey Ramos doubled twice and singled, and Huascar Ynoa struck out nine hitters over six innings as the Rome Braves topped the Asheville Tourists 9-1 on Wednesday. — Ynoa (2-6) allowed four hits while walking one to pick up the win.
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.