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Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Noah Syndergaard likely to miss 1-2 starts for Mets, Steven Matz to throw bullpen session Friday — Noah Syndergaard said Thursday his strained right index finger is feeling better but he will rest for a few more days before picking up a baseball and will probably miss one-to-two starts …
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Amazin' Avenue
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Abbey Mastracco / Daily Record:
Seth Lugo, Hansel Robles, Devin Mesoraco: 3 takeaways from NY Mets' loss to Cubs
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Mets' GM Sandy Alderson thinks players, teams are ‘overly cautious’ with injuries
Abbey Mastracco / Daily Record:
Mets' bullpen spoils strong outing by Seth Lugo in 5-1 loss to Cubs
Mets' bullpen spoils strong outing by Seth Lugo in 5-1 loss to Cubs
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Abbey Mastracco / USA Today:
NY Mets' David Wright seen throwing, playing catch for first time since 2017
NY Mets' David Wright seen throwing, playing catch for first time since 2017
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Tom Timmermann / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Reyes' lat strain is ‘significant’ — Cardinals manager Mike Matheny met with Alex Reyes on Thursday to talk about the pitcher's MRI and its demoralizing results. — “I don't know how to properly describe it,” Matheny said. “You could see it in his eyes. He was beyond sad.”
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals notebook: Martinez goes four innings for Springfield — Carlos Martinez, who last pitched for the Cardinals on May 8 when he sustained a strained right lat, took what is presumed to be his last step toward rejoining the club when he worked four innings at Class AA Springfield Thursday night …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Reyes goes right back on the disabled list with lat strain
Reyes goes right back on the disabled list with lat strain
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Associated Press:
Phillies' Hoskins goes on DL with broken jaw — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Rhys Hoskins has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a broken jaw that the team says likely will not need a surgical procedure. — Hoskins could be back in a matter of weeks instead of months, according to manager Gabe Kapler.
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DOUG PADILLA (Associated Press) / MLB Baseball News …:
Nola shuts down Dodgers as Phillies spoil Kershaws return — Aaron Nola pitched seven innings of two-hit ball and the — Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 Thursday, spoiling — Clayton Kershaw's first start in almost a month. — Hitting out of the No. 8 spot in the Phillies' lineup …
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Associated Press and The Good Phight
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MLB notebook: Kershaw returns but has tightness in back — Kershaw returns but has tightness in back — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will have his back checked out after manager Dave Roberts said the lefthander experienced tightness during his five-inning outing in a 2-1 loss Thursday to the Phillies.
Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Correa's 2-run shot helps Astros over Red Sox 4-2 — HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Correa snapped an 0 for 10 slump with a two-run homer in the first and Tony Kemp and Jake Marisnick had an RBI each to help the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.
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Dustin Pedroia, Mookie Betts ailing as Red Sox open series with Astros — Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia was a late scratch from Thursday night's lineup against the Houston Astros with left knee soreness and is listed as day-to-day. — Pedroia returned to the Red Sox lineup …
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves quotes after Thursday's win against the Nationals — Braves quotes after their 4-2 win against the Nationals in Thursday's series opener at SunTrust Park, which moved Atlanta back into first place in the National League East. — On issuing consecutive walks and throwing seven straight balls to start game
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Stan Awtrey / UPI:
Nationals, Braves set for NL East showdown
Nationals, Braves set for NL East showdown
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MLB Baseball News …, Federal Baseball and Talking Chop
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Newcomb impressive, Braves beat Nats to move back into 1st place
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves really are rarely out of a game
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers feeling goosed after series win over L.A. Angels — As the top of the ninth inning wound down on Thursday with the Tigers leading comfortably and closer Shane Greene needing only one more out for the team's best series win of the season, Mike Fiers began the party.
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Chris Nelsen / Detroit Free Press:
Woman who rescued Comerica Park goose is a veterinarian
Woman who rescued Comerica Park goose is a veterinarian
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globalnews.ca and Bless You Boys
Associated Press:
Adrian Beltre activated off 10-day DL for Rangers — SEATTLE (AP) — The Texas Rangers activated third baseman Adrian Beltre off the 10-day disabled list before Thursday's series finale against Seattle. — Ryan Rua was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to clear a roster spot.
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Lone Star Ball and Lookout Landing
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Steve Cishek welcomes heavy workload — Joe Maddon: Very happy with Jose Quintana and Jason Heyward on Thursday night. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Steve Cishek doesn't mind the heavy workload he's received since joining the Cubs.
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Arizona Republic:
Friday's game — Marlins at Diamondbacks — Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262). — Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Clay Buchholz (0-1, 1.64) vs. Marlins RHP Elieser Hernandez (0-2, 2.50). — TV/Radio: FSAZ/KTAR-AM (620), KHOV-FM (105.1). — Buchholz has been terrific through …
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Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds acquire catcher Curt Casili — A goose landed on the field during a rain delay at the Detroit Tigers game Wednesday night. The ensuing chase ended with the goose flying into an LED board and falling two levels into the stands. Luckily, a veterinarian was in the crowd. (May 31) AP
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Associated Press:
Bethencourt, Amaya lift South Bend over Great Lakes 11-5 — MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Jhonny Bethencourt tripled and singled, scoring three runs while driving in two as the South Bend Cubs defeated the Great Lakes Loons 11-5 on Thursday. — Miguel Amaya homered and doubled with five RBIs for South Bend.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
Nelson, Sosebee and Wivinis shut out Lakeland, Tampa wins 3-0 — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nick Nelson, David Sosebee and Matt Wivinis combined for a shutout as the Tampa Tarpons beat the Lakeland Flying Tigers 3-0 in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
Chris Nelsen / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Matthew Boyd a ‘real best friend’ to double amputee teen — Dakarai Moore II throws ceremonial 1st pitch to Tigers' Matthew Boyd on May 31, 2018. Moore contracted a bacterial disease in '16, had legs amputated. Chris Nelsen, Special to the Detroit Free Press — CONNECT
Associated Press:
Mills leads Iowa to 9-2 win over Col. Springs — COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Alec Mills struck out nine over 5 2/3 innings, leading the Iowa Cubs over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in a 9-2 win on Thursday. — Mills (3-4) allowed two runs and two hits while walking three to pick up the win.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Clayton Kershaw To Undergo MRI On Back — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw threw five useful innings today in his return from the DL, but the outing did not end quite as hoped. He's headed for an MRI after experiencing back tightness during the outing, skipper Dave Roberts tells reporters …
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MLB Baseball News … and True Blue LA