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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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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
Detroit Tigers designate Pete Kozma; will have second baseman by committee
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Vlad Jr. fever, the clutch factor and MLB's next big thing
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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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies trying to manage Jorge Alfaro's usage as season wears on — SAN FRANCISCO — Gabe Kapler spent one of his final major-league seasons in Milwaukee, playing alongside Jason Kendall. Kapler marveled that summer as Kendall, who was then 34 years old, crouched behind home plate to catch 149 of the Brewers' 162 games.
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Rhys Hoskins could miss just 10 days with fractured jaw
Rhys Hoskins could miss just 10 days with fractured jaw
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Swanson's 3-run homer backs dominant ‘Folty’ performance vs. Nats — When Mike Foltynewicz is on his game, the hard-throwing Braves redhead can be a truly dominant pitcher. — Dude was absolutely on his game Friday night against the Nationals, throwing a two-hit shutout with 11-strikeouts in a 4-0 Braves win at SunTrust Park.
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Markakis having late-career renaissance with surprising Braves
Markakis having late-career renaissance with surprising Braves
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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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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: Alex Colome says trade ‘hard for me’ but thanks club for all it did for him — SEATTLE — The shock of being traded by the Rays to the Mariners a week ago has finally worn off for RHP Alex Colome. — The adjustment to a new team and, more importantly, a new role behind closer Edwin Diaz has gone well.
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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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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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WSLS-TV:
Salem beats Blue Rocks 4-2 — Sox strike late to secure victory — SALEM, Va. - (Courtesy of SalemSox.com) — The Salem Red Sox and Wilmington Blue Rocks were neck and neck most of the evening, but the Sox scored three in the eighth inning to top the visitors 4-2 Friday night at Haley Toyota Field.
Terry Koshan / Toronto Sun:
Grichuk hoping change in mechanics at the plate will bring positive results — DETROIT — Randal Grichuk would like to be known as a stand-up guy. — The Blue Jays outfielder put some work into that while rehabbing in the minors from from a sprained right knee.
Peter Baugh / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals collect just four hits in 4-0 loss to Pirates — Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell drives in a run with a sacrifice fly off of St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas in the third inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium on Friday …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
How drastically will Beltre's return cut into Kiner-Falefa's playing time? — ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Nothing is wrong with Adrian Beltre, though those who saw him start Thursday at designated hitter and then tuned in Friday night to see him back on the Texas Rangers' bench might have been alarmed.
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Lone Star Ball
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:
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.