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ABC News:
Boyd gets Tigers started in 3-0 shutout of skidding Orioles  —  For the first time in weeks, the Detroit Tigers played the game of baseball the way it's supposed to be performed.  —  They pitched well.  They didn't make an error.  Not only that, but the Tigers even added a notch to their AL-low home run total.
Discussion: Camden Chat
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' latest game of musical chairs prompts Jeimer Candelario's return
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' infield has struggled and now Josh Harrison is hurt again
ESPN:   Tigers recall 3B Candelario from Triple-A
Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Accidental Yankees are a breath of fresh air  —  So as we cross the Memorial Day one-third pole of the season, it is reasonable to ask one question about these accidental Yankees, who are somehow in first place in the American League East and have the third-best record in baseball …
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Masahiro Tanaka puts Yankees in hole they can't get out of  —  Having used six relievers to get a win on Monday, Aaron Boone entered Tuesday night's game against the Padres looking for a daily double from Masahiro Tanaka: length and a victory.  —  The manager received six innings …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Brett Gardner playing an unexpected starring role for these Yankees
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
‘Both teams are elite, but ...:’ How the Cubs stack up to the Astros  —  HOUSTON — One player who has faced both the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros this season might have summed it up best when comparing the two fairly recent World Series champions.  —  He said, “Both teams are elite, but the Astros are simply deeper.
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ESPN:
Astros' Altuve, Correa both undergoing evaluation  —  The Houston Astros' All-Star double-play combination was being evaluated by team doctors on Tuesday.  —  Second baseman Jose Altuve, who had been on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock because of a hamstring injury this week …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Cleveland Indians rally for five in 9th, beat Boston Red Sox 7-5  —  Jordan Luplow's 2-run double completed the rally as the Tribe shocked the Sox at Fenway.  —  BOSTON (AP) — Roberto Perez and Greg Allen homered for Cleveland during a five-run ninth inning as the Indians rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 on Tuesday night.
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Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Who is Zach Plesac? Meet the Cleveland Indians' new starting pitcher
Alex Reimer / WEEI:
Dustin Pedroia should feel no shame about collecting millions from Red Sox during futile rehab
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Derek Dietrich hits 3 home runs in Cincinnati Reds' rout over Pittsburgh Pirates  —  After becoming the 28th player in Reds history to hit three home runs in a game, Derek Dietrich was still in full uniform when he walked into the clubhouse about 20 minutes after the final out of Tuesday's 11-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Joey Votto out of Cincinnati Reds lineup with a tight hamstring
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds relievers Amir Garrett, David Hernandez managing heavy workload
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
For rookie Cabrera, it begins with command, power, and what Cardinals consider ‘elite’ curveball  —  PHILADELPHIA — When the question came about the 24 hours before he would make his major league debut, Cardinals lefty Genesis Cabrera smiled at the mention of him possibly being “nervous” and offered his only answer in English.
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USA Today:
Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera arrested, placed on leave after reported domestic violence incident
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Jace Evans / USA Today:
Bad misplay by Blue Jays' Randal Grichuk gives Rays' Avisail Garcia inside-the-park homer  —  Even Major League Baseball players mess up.  —  That's a lesson we can take from Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Randal Grichuk after his massive misplay in the third inning in Tuesday night's game …
Discussion: DRaysBay and MLB Baseball News …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Zac Rosscup, Select Justin Shafer  —  The Blue Jays announced Tuesday that they've designated left-handed reliever Zac Rosscup for assignment in order to open a spot on the roster for right-hander Justin Shafer, whose contract has been formally selected from Triple-A Buffalo.
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mickey Callaway: 'We feel like we're a better team than this'  —  LOS ANGELES — Mets manager Mickey Callaway is hardly pleased with where his team stands one-third of the way into the season.  —  The Mets (26-27) entered Tuesday third place in the National League East …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Even playing every day doesn't fully explain Adeiny Hechavarria's recent power surge  —  LOS ANGELES — Adeiny Hechavarria is enjoying one of the most uncanny hitting tears of his career.  The utility infielder and normally scrappy hitter could be mistaken for a slugger.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks still waiting on Luke Weaver diagnosis, mum on his rotation replacement  —  DENVER - Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said the club is still awaiting a second opinion on right-hander Luke Weaver's arm injury, saying arrangements still are being made as far as the doctor or doctors that will review the MRI results.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Luke Weaver's injury further tests Diamondbacks' rotation depth  —  DENVER - With right-hander Luke Weaver on the injured list with arm problems, the Diamondbacks are seemingly on the verge of dipping into their starting-pitching reserves in Triple-A Reno for the second time this month.
Ben Ross / NBC Bay Area:
A's Vs. Angels Lineups: Matt Chapman Looks to Stay Hot Vs. Los Angeles  —  OAKLAND - If it ain't broke, don't fix it.  That's the strategy Oakland manager Bob Melvin is going with.  —  The A's will start the exact same lineup as Monday as they take aim at their 11th consecutive win.
Discussion: Athletics Nation and Halos Heaven
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ESPN:
Shoulder woes send Angels' Cozart to injured list
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox walk off with 2-1 win over Royals in conclusion of Monday's suspended game  —  There was plenty of rain, two delays and one Yolmer Sanchez mud angel.  —  There just wasn't a final score Monday for the opener of the White Sox's three-game series against the Royals.
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Marla Ridenour / Miami Herald:
In total organizational failure, underestimating Twins was Indians' fatal mistake  —  It is easy to blame the offseason cost-cutting by owner Paul Dolan for the deplorable state of the Indians, and every nugget of criticism is deserved.  —  Dolan's moves that have practically slammed shut …
Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
VOTE NOW!  There's a new way to pick All-Stars  —  Baseball's version of the primary season is now upon us, and the sport's answer to Election Day is not far behind.  And in incorporating shades of the political process, the 2019 Google MLB All-Star Ballot brings major change to the selection system for All-Star Game starters.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:   New MLB All-Star vote begins with ‘primary’
Bob Brookover / Miami Herald:
Former Phillies managers Charlie Manuel and Larry Bowa: Baseball's odd couple has forged a strong friendship  —  On Oct. 2, 2004, Larry Bowa was asked to vacate his managerial job in Philadelphia.  That request came from the Phillies.  On the surface, he was furious, but he also knew …
 
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