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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.
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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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globalnews.ca and Bless You Boys
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.
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
Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Blue Jays at Tigers — TORONTO BLUE JAYS at DETROIT TIGERS — STARTING PITCHERS — LHP Jaime Garcia (2-3, 5.52 ERA) vs. LHP Blaine Hardy (1-0, 2.70 ERA) — Hardy had been a reliever from his MLB debut in 2014 until early May, when he was moved into the starting rotation because of injuries.
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Mets' GM Sandy Alderson thinks players, teams are ‘overly cautious’ with injuries — Citi Field was on fire Wednesday while the Mets were away in Atlanta, but Thursday it was the club's general manager Sandy Alderson who detonated in a pre-game press conference, seemingly taking some injured players …
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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 …
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves really are rarely out of a game — Even amid their recent lackluster stretch the Braves have continued with their season-long proclivity for late-innings comebacks, so often that it's fast becoming the identity of the team. — The Braves were 7-8 in their last 15 games …
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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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Talking Chop
Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
The Braves are way ahead of schedule but they're here now, and they're scary
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Federal Baseball and Talking Chop
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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Bill Baer / NBCSports.com:
Phillies call up Dylan Cozens after placing Rhys Hoskins on DL
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The Good Phight
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
More Cincinnati Reds changes likely in the offing — After three seasons in the minor league USL, FC Cincinnati will join MLS in 2019. It will give the Queen City a representative in three of the five major American sports leagues. A history of Cincinnati's major league teams. The Enquirer/Mike Nyerges
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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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MLB Trade Rumors and Viva El Birdos
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon thinks relating socially with players is a positive thing — Cubs' Joe Maddon on meeting with Joe Torre, batting Jason Heyward second. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Do you have a problem or just want to talk? Cubs manager Joe Maddon would like to have dinner and drinks with you.
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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
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Lone Star Ball
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Danny Farquhar's recovery motivates White Sox teammates — The postcard Danny Farquhar's family has sent to well-wishers. (White Sox / Handout) — Chicago Tribune — Danny Farquhar's “comeback” begins Friday, though throwing out a ceremonial first pitch isn't actually the start of his return to the White Sox.
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Abbey Mastracco / Daily Record:
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 hasn't thrown a baseball since September of 2017, the fact …
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Abbey Mastracco / USA Today:
NY Mets' David Wright seen throwing, playing catch for first time since 2017
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MLB Baseball News …
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
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Talking Chop
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: Seattle trip means quick reunion with Alex Colome and Denard Span — OAKLAND, Calif. — Last Friday afternoon, RHP Alex Colome and OF Denard Span were sitting in the Trop clubhouse waiting to take the field again for the Rays. — This Friday, they'll be on the other side …
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees' rotation beyond Luis Severino remains team's biggest problem — Luis Severino keeps pitching like a bonafide ace. — It's everyone else in the Yankees' rotation that's a concern. — After Severino's latest gem versus Houston on Wednesday, in his two starts against the Astros this season …
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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Pinstripe Alley
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.
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
