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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
Correa's 2-run shot helps Astros over Red Sox 4-2
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Associated Press, The Crawfish Boxes, Minor League Ball, Over the Monster and MLB Baseball News …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers strand Toronto Blue Jays, 5-2, in Miguel Cabrera's return … CONNECT — At Comerica Park. — The Detroit Tigers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-2, on Friday night at Comerica Park. Miguel Cabrera returned to the lineup after nearly a month off. He went 1-for-3.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers designate Pete Kozma; will have second baseman by committee
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Vlad Jr. fever, the clutch factor and MLB's next big thing
Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Blue Jays say good riddance to May, face Tigers
Blue Jays say good riddance to May, face Tigers
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MLB Baseball News …, Batter's Box Interactive … and Bluebird Banter
Associated Press:
Mets' Jay Bruce leaves game with lower back discomfort — NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets right fielder Jay Bruce left Friday night's game against the Chicago Cubs with lower back discomfort. — Bruce was lifted for a defensive replacement to begin the fifth inning.
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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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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds … Sometimes, during the moments between pitches, David Peralta will step out, clear his mind and reframe his at-bat. What he is trying to do is summon confidence. It's an exercise that has been harder for the Diamondbacks' left fielder to do effectively in recent weeks.
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds
Tyler Carey / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians activate OF Bradley Zimmer from disabled list — Bradley Zimmer will return from the DL after missing roughly three weeks with bruised ribs. — The Indians' already shaky outfield has been beset by injuries this season, but today, the club managed to get one of its key pieces back.
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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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Gaslamp Ball
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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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish, Daily Breeze and DodgerBlue.com
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Eric KarabellESPN Senior / ESPN:
Karablog: What to do with Clayton Kershaw
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 Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
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
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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U.S.S. Mariner
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Rhys Hoskins could miss just 10 days with fractured jaw — SAN FRANCISCO — Rhys Hoskins, with his lip still busted and his jaw still fractured, said on Friday that there is a chance he could return to the Phillies lineup on June 9 when he is eligible to be activated from the disabled list.
Associated Press:
Pena's run leads Durham to 3-1 win over Pawtucket — DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Roberto Pena scored on a flyout in the third inning, leading the Durham Bulls to a 3-1 win over the Pawtucket Red Sox on Friday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Bulls and a five-game winning streak for the Red Sox.
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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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:
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.
Associated Press:
Winningham's single leads St. Lucie to 6-3 win over Fort Myers — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Dash Winningham hit a two-run single in the eighth inning, leading the St. Lucie Mets to a 6-3 win over the Fort Myers Miracle on Friday. — The single by Winningham, part of a three-run inning …