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Associated Press:
Mookie Betts placed on DL with left abdominal strain — HOUSTON — The Boston Red Sox have put major league batting leader Mookie Betts on the 10-day disabled list because of a left abdominal strain. — The Red Sox made the move retroactive to Tuesday. The AL East leaders …
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Sarah Langs / ESPN:
What does being in first place on June 1 mean? — As baseball enters June, the Red Sox, Indians, Astros, Braves, Brewers and Rockies might feel like they're sitting pretty, holding the division lead as the season enters the summer months. — But the longevity of that divisional prowess is not a given.
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Associated Press:
Red Sox release Hanley Ramirez — HOUSTON — The Boston Red Sox have released Hanley Ramirez, a week after designating him for assignment. — The AL East leaders made the move before playing at Houston on Friday night. The Red Sox are responsible for the $15.25 million remaining on his contract …
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Correa's 2-run shot helps Astros over Red Sox 4-2
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers designate Pete Kozma; will have second baseman by committee — Who's on second for the Detroit Tigers? — Honestly, we don't know. — In a move that has been forecasted in recent days by manager Ron Gardenhire's lineup cards, the team will go forward with somewhat of a second base-by-committee.
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Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Blue Jays say good riddance to May, face Tigers
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Part-time play hasn't limited Bader, Cards' new full-fledged WAR leader — ST. LOUIS • With more than 40 transactions this past month involving 23 different players and more than half of the 40-man roster the Cardinals started the month with, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has had plenty …
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J.P. Hoornstra / Orange County Register:
Clayton Kershaw re-injures his back in Dodgers' loss to Phillies, will have MRI on Friday — LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw's latest return from the disabled list was a short one. — When the rest of the Dodgers begin a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Friday …
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers will look for relief from the start in Colorado
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Votto: Letterman, Seinfeld ‘incorrect in their assumptions’ — Joey Votto's sense of humor is gold, Jerry! Gold! — Votto responded to the stories David Letterman and Jerry Seinfeld told about their encounters with the Cincinnati Reds All-Star first baseman on Letterman's Netflix show …
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Mets, after waiting quite long to place Yoenis Cespedes on DL, now seem to be rushing him back — Sandy Alderson had sounded the alarm on Thursday, and Mickey Callaway doubled down one day later. — The Mets desperately need Yoenis Cepedes to return soon from the strained hip flexor …
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Homer Bailey's demotion is only the first move with Cincinnati Reds starting rotation — Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani had a rough second outing in spring training Sunday, allowing three earned runs on five hits in two innings against the Kansas City Royals The Enquirer/Adam Baum
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Why the Rays keep trading with the Mariners — SEATTLE — Seeing Alex Colome and Denard Span in Seattle home whites this weekend is the latest product of the relationship between the Rays and Mariners that seems to be one of the coziest in the game. — Besides the cracks …
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ESPN:
Ten players who should be first-time All-Stars — Not only has Major League Baseball welcomed wave after wave of young, exciting players in recent seasons, but science and technology advances — combined with testing conventional thinking — are allowing more veteran players to remake and improve themselves.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
Brewers starter Zach Davies heads back to disabled list — MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have placed starting pitcher Zach Davies on the 10-day disabled list with right rotator cuff inflammation and recalled first baseman-outfielder Ji-Man Choi from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
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MLB Trade Rumors
Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners designate struggling lefty reliever Marc Rzepczynski for assignment — Lefty Roenis Elias was recalled from Class AAA Tacoma and will replace Rzepczynski in the bullpen. — Marc Rzepczynski had one job to do as a member of the Mariners' bullpen — get out left-handed hitters.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
No Yu Darvish update other than he won't rejoin Cubs this weekend — Cubs' Joe Maddon on resting Willson Contreras, helping relievers find success. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — The mystery surrounding Yu Darvish took another twist Friday when manager Joe Maddon …
Associated Press:
MLB hits top strikeouts in May, reversing trend in April — NEW YORK — Hits exceeded strikeouts across Major League Baseball in May after a historic number of whiffs in April. — This marks a return to form. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, there were 7,033 hits and 6,971 strikeouts in May.
Associated Press:
Russell Wilson joins Portland Major League Baseball drive — PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, the singer Ciara, have joined the effort to bring Major League Baseball to Portland. — The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that Portland Diamond Project …
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Markakis having late-career renaissance with surprising Braves — He's 34, as lean and fit as he's been in a decade, with a full head of wiry hair, a dark beard and the quiet intensity to make any man fearful of doing something to upset him. — It's good to be Nick Markakis …
Associated Press:
Rockies reinstate DJ LeMahieu, place David Dahl on DL — DENVER — The Colorado Rockies have placed outfielder David Dahl on the 10-day disabled list with a broken right foot and reinstated second baseman DJ LeMahieu. — LeMahieu was in the starting lineup Friday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers and batting leadoff.
WKYC-TV:
Start casting your vote for Cleveland Indians players for the 2018 MLB All-Star Game — Fans can cast their ballot for 9 Cleveland Indians players by heading to Indians.com/vote — Voting is now underway for the 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star game, set for Tuesday, July 17 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds … Diamondbacks right-hander Shelby Miller will make his next rehab start on Monday with Double-A Jackson, manager Torey Lovullo said on Friday. — It would be Miller's second appearance with a minor-league affiliate.
