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Chris Nelsen / Detroit Free Press:
Woman who rescued Comerica Park goose is a veterinarian … CONNECT — Catherine Roach could sense a problem at Wednesday night's game between the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels. — As Comerica Park groundskeepers tried to shoo a Canadian Goose off the field during a sixth-inning rain delay …
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Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers embracing #RallyGoose, and it seems to be working … CONNECT — There's some steam building for this #RallyGoose. — If you missed it, the Detroit Tigers-Los Angeles Angels game on Wednesday at Comerica Park was interrupted by a couple of rain delays.
Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
MLB teams spent record $289 million on draft picks in 2017 — Major league teams spent a record $289 million on players picked in last year's amateur draft, an increase of 7.2 percent from 2016. — After an initial drop when restraints began in 2012, spending has climbed gradually.
Stan Awtrey / UPI:
Nationals, Braves set for NL East showdown — The streaking Washington Nationals will look to put some distance between themselves and the Braves in the National League East when the two front-running clubs open a four-game series Thursday at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.
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Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
The Braves are way ahead of schedule but they're here now, and they're scary
The Braves are way ahead of schedule but they're here now, and they're scary
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Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Max Scherzer blows away Orioles with best fastball of season
Max Scherzer blows away Orioles with best fastball of season
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Scooter Gennett makes his case as 2018 All-Star — With the 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star ballot launching Friday and less than seven weeks of baseball to be played before the 2018 MLB All-Star Game on July 17 at Nationals Park, it makes sense to give serious consideration to Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett's candidacy.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
More Cincinnati Reds changes likely in the offing
More Cincinnati Reds changes likely in the offing
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu comfortable playing in the shadows — 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 — The only question for Jose Abreu is: Why?
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Associated Press:
Ex-Yankees pitcher Nathan Eovaldi throws six no-hit innings for Rays in return from Tommy John surgery — OAKLAND, Calif. — Even though he knew it was the best move to make, Tampa Bay right-hander Nathan Eovaldi was not happy when Kevin Cash pulled him after six innings.
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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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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Adrian Beltre activated from disabled list, will DH for Rangers on Thursday — SEATTLE - After his second two-week absence of the season, Adrian Beltre returned to the Rangers' lineup on Thursday. — The Rangers optioned outfielder Ryan Rua back to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for Beltre.
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Abbey Mastracco / USA Today:
NY Mets' David Wright seen throwing, playing catch for first time since 2017 — NEW YORK - David Wright is making progress. — Well, sort of. Maybe. It's tough to tell sometimes. But considering the Mets' captain probably hasn't thrown a baseball since September of 2017 …
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Kansas City Star:
A frustrated Mickey Callaway is getting first taste of what it means to be a Met — ATLANTA — The circles have been growing under his eyes. The perfectly manicured stubble looks a little grayer. Mickey Callaway is trying to fight the Mets' recent stretch of injuries, devastating loss and just “same old Mets' Metsiness, head on.
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Jerry Beach / UPI:
Mets try to stretch it with Lugo vs. Cubs
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves release Aaron Blair to open 40-man spot — The Braves released right-handed pitcher Aaron Blair on Thursday to open a 40-man roster spot for outfielder Peter Bourjos. They also optioned outfielder Dustin Peterson back to Triple-A. — Blair, 26, was out for the season following shoulder surgery in April.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Select Peter Bourjos, Release Aaron Blair
Braves Select Peter Bourjos, Release Aaron Blair
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Associated Press:
MLB notebook: Dodgers' Maeda is fourth of five starters on DL — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed righthander Kenta Maeda on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a mild left hip strain, leaving the club with four of their five starters from the opening-day roster sidelined with an injury.
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Doug Padilla / UPI:
Dodgers ace Kershaw returns versus Phillies
Bill Baer / NBCSports.com:
Phillies call up Dylan Cozens after placing Rhys Hoskins on DL — On Thursday, the Phillies officially placed outfielder Rhys Hoskins on the 10-day disabled list with a fractured jaw. To fill his roster spot, the club promoted outfielder Dylan Cozens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Adam Warren close to returning, NY Yankees roster decisions brewing — BALTIMORE - Still on the disabled list, Yankees reliever Adam Warren made the trip to Camden Yards and outlined his weekend activity. — “Maybe a light side (Friday) off the mound,” followed by two days of rest and …
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 …
ESPN:
Nats' Adam Eaton: ‘My body is in a really good place’ — Outfielder Adam Eaton, who has played just 31 games over his first two seasons with the Washington Nationals because of injuries, expects to be back with the team on June 8 after a rehab assignment. — EDITOR'S PICKS
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Jose Ramirez improving, will throw live BP Friday — Braves reliever Jose Ramirez has progressed as he works his way back from right-shoulder inflammation that landed him on the disabled list April 18. — Ramirez has been rehabbing at extended spring training in Florida.
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Which Sonny Gray will show up as New York Yankees open road trip at Baltimore — BALTIMORE — Back on the road, the Yankees begin what is (technically) an 11-game trip over 11 days - winding up at Citi Field against the Mets. — Aaron Boone's club is 13-8 on the road this year …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Reyes goes right back on the disabled list with lat strain — The Cardinals won't have to figure out how to employ six starting pitchers for a while. Alex Reyes, who would have been the sixth, went back on the disabled list Thursday. — Reyes, who exited the 60-day disabled list …
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ESPN:
Mariners activate Dee Gordon after DL stint for big-toe injury — The Seattle Mariners have activated Dee Gordon from the 10-day disabled list, and he's batting leadoff Thursday night against the Texas Rangers. — Gordon has been on the DL since May 22 with a right big toe injury …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds reliever David Hernandez working on adding another pitch — When Reds reliever David Hernandez was rehabbing from a sore right shoulder at the beginning of the season, he left one thing behind. — His cutter. — Hernandez focused on commanding his fastball and curveball …