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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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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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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers feeling goosed after series win over L.A. Angels
Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Blue Jays at Tigers
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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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.
Bill Baer / NBCSports.com:
Phillies call up Dylan Cozens after placing Rhys Hoskins on DL
Phillies call up Dylan Cozens after placing Rhys Hoskins on DL
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Newcomb impressive, Braves beat Nats to move back into 1st place — The Braves enjoyed first place in the National League East for 27 days in a 28-day stretch before losing to the Mets on Wednesday and seeing the perennial division-leading Nationals move atop the standings.
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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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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves really are rarely out of a game
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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Abbey Mastracco / Daily Record:
Seth Lugo, Hansel Robles, Devin Mesoraco: 3 takeaways from NY Mets' loss to Cubs — Abbey Mastracco, Staff Writer, @AbbeyMastracco — NEW YORK - The Mets have yet to make a decision on whether or not Seth Lugo will start again in five days, but the right-hander knows what he wants.
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Mets' bullpen spoils strong outing by Seth Lugo in 5-1 loss to Cubs — NEW YORK - Point to the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's... A home run given up by Hansel Robles. — The Mets' reliever has a habit of doing this. He often has trouble differentiating between a fly ball and a home run.
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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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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Abbey Mastracco / Daily Record:
Mets' David Wright seen throwing, playing catch for first time since 2017
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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ESPN:
Marlins changing closers as Brad Ziegler's struggles continue — Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Thursday that Brad Ziegler is out as the team's closer. Ziegler blew a save Wednesday in a loss to the San Diego Padres. — EDITOR'S PICKS — More than a month before the Midsummer Classic, we're ready to pick sides.
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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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Joe Maddon thinks relating socially with players is a positive thing
Joe Maddon thinks relating socially with players is a positive thing
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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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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
‘I have a slash now’: What the latest development in Adrian Beltre's career means for the Rangers' leader — SEATTLE - Adrian Beltre begins a new stage of his career. He adds a slash. — Beltre returned to the Rangers roster Thursday, playing DH in his first start after missing two weeks …
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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.
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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.
ESPN:
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 …
Associated Press:
Hiura hits two homers as Carolina tops Lynchburg 9-0 — LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Keston Hiura hit two of the Carolina Mudcats' season-high five home runs in a 9-0 win over the Lynchburg Hillcats on Thursday. — Ryan Aguilar, Dallas Carroll and Weston Wilson also homered for the Mudcats.
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Back-to-back homers by Gordon, Beltre fuel Dayton win — DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Miles Gordon and Michael Beltre connected on back-to-back homers in the first inning to help lead the Dayton Dragons to an 8-3 victory over West Michigan Whitecaps on Thursday. — The home runs were both solo shots and gave the Dragons a 2-0 lead.
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Smolinski hits two homers as Nashville defeats Round Rock 8-6 — ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) — Jake Smolinski hit a pair of homers, leading the Nashville Sounds to an 8-6 win over the Round Rock Express on Thursday. — Steve Lombardozzi and Anthony Garcia also homered for the Sounds.
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Brown, Hager spur Biloxi to 9-1 win over Mississippi — BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Jake Hager hit two home runs, and Zack Brown struck out 10 hitters over seven innings as the Biloxi Shuckers defeated the Mississippi Braves 9-1 on Thursday. — Brown (4-0) picked up the win after he allowed four hits.
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Dalbec's homer leads Salem to 10-8 win over Potomac — SALEM, Va. (AP) — Bobby Dalbec hit a three-run home run in the first inning, leading the Salem Red Sox to a 10-8 win over the Potomac Nationals in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday. — Yankory Pimentel got Edwin Lora to fly …
Associated Press:
Watkins, Adduci lift Toledo over Syracuse 5-3 — SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Jim Adduci homered and had three hits, driving in two, and Spenser Watkins pitched five scoreless innings as the Toledo Mud Hens topped the Syracuse Chiefs 5-3 on Thursday. — Watkins (1-1) allowed one hit while striking out two and walking three to get the win.
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 …