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MLB to keep monitoring netting issue after child is hit — Like all major league stadiums, Minute Maid Park has netting to protect fans near the field from foul balls. — HOUSTON — Major League Baseball said Thursday it will keep examining its policy on protective netting at stadiums …
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USA Today, MLB Baseball News … and ESPN
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Cubs player Albert Almora Jr. was visibly shaken after hitting a child with a foul ball
Cubs player Albert Almora Jr. was visibly shaken after hitting a child with a foul ball
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and USA Today
Kent Somers / Arizona Republic:
Major League Baseball can and should move quickly to extend netting to protect fans
670 The Score:
Jed Hoyer Calls For Extension Of Protective Netting
Jed Hoyer Calls For Extension Of Protective Netting
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NBC New York, USA Today and Arizona Sports
Doug Delony / KHOU-TV:
‘What will it take? Someone dying?’ | Some say the MLB should require full netting 'before it's too late'
‘What will it take? Someone dying?’ | Some say the MLB should require full netting 'before it's too late'
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MLB Baseball News …, CBS New York and CBS Philly
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Jason Vargas hurls best start of the year, but Mets bats are silenced by Hyun-Jin Ryu — LOS ANGELES — Jason Vargas and Hyun-Jin Ryu provided a pitching duel in the Mets-Dodgers finale that fans expected out of Jacob deGrom and Clayton Kershaw in the series opener.
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Ryu dominant again, Dodgers blank Mets 2-0 — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hyun-Jin Ryu was all but untouchable in May. — His final start of the month was no different Thursday night as the left-hander pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning of his latest dominant outing …
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Edwin Diaz overworked and unavailable for Mets series finale against Dodgers — LOS ANGELES — Edwin Diaz is recovering from what he called the “worst day of my career” by taking a day to rest during the Mets series finale against the Dodgers on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium.
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Edwin Diaz, Mets better hope that's their most painful loss of the year
Edwin Diaz, Mets better hope that's their most painful loss of the year
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Amazin' Avenue, MLB Baseball News …, True Blue LA, Dodger Blue and New York Post
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Giants avoid sweep by Marlins, beat Miami 3-1 — Fish take 2 out of 3 — MIAMI - Brandon Crawford hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants broke a seven-game losing streak by rallying past the Miami Marlins 3-1 Thursday.
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Texas Rangers fall to Royals to open 11-game homestand — The Texas Rangers have played well at home all season, and had every reason for optimism beginning an 11-game homestand on Thursday night. — They were facing a Kansas City Royals team that had lost three straight, and six of their last seven.
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Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed proving he's more than just a Gold Glove shortstop — DENVER - After watching Nick Ahmed establish a career-high in home runs last year, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo believes he is seeing his Gold Glove shortstop continue to evolve at the plate.
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Diamondbacks blow late lead, lose to Rockies, fall below .500 for season — ENVER - Almost a year ago to the day, in a deathly quiet visitors' clubhouse in Oakland, Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta spoke of ripping the month of May off the calendar, lighting it on fire and tossing it in a dumpster.
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Hudson rewards Shildt's trust as Cardinals beat Phillies, 5-3 — Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks greets catcher Matt Wieters after securing the final out in a 5-3 victory at Philadelphia on Thursday. (AP Photo) — Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks greets catcher Matt Wieters after defeating …
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Waiting and working while not starting, backup Wieters swats another homer vs. Phillies — PHILADELPHIA — At least once a series, veteran catcher Matt Wieters likes to get on the field and take batting practice against a pitching machine to get a feel for the ballpark and its background.
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MLB Weekend Watch: What we're excited to see — and why — It's a big weekend with Yankees-Red Sox, Cubs-Cardinals, Dodgers-Phillies and Astros-A's. And what series has the highest combined win total? Twins-Rays at the Trop, of course. — Here's what we're most excited to see:
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Five things to know about the Braves on Friday — Five quick things to know about the Braves on Friday: — Riley remains hot: Austin Riley's grand slam Wednesday was his seventh home run in 14 games with the Braves. Riley is now batting .375 with 20 RBI and the seven home runs.
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Talking Chop
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Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland Indians 10-4 for season-high 4th straight win — Carlos Carrasco gave up six runs on 10 hits to fall to 4-6 on the season. — CHICAGO (AP) — Yonder Alonso and José Abreu each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 10-4 …
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Let's Go Tribe, MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
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Braves broadcasters will move into stands for Friday's game — The Fox Sports South broadcast team will change positions Friday night, calling the Braves' game against the Detroit Tigers from the right-field stands rather than the press box. — Chip Caray, Jeff Francoeur and Tom Glavine …
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Phillies and Dodgers will renew an underrated rivalry this weekend | Extra Innings — The Phillies could not complete the three-game sweep of St. Louis during their brief homestand at Citizens Bank Park, and the sentiment that they are going to need help in the starting rotation …
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Cody Bellinger Was Already Good. Then He Changed His Swing. — PITTSBURGH — The fly-ball revolution began with desperate players hoping to extend their careers with dramatic changes to their swings. Players like Justin Turner, nontendered by the New York Mets after the 2013 season …
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baseballmusings.com and ABC News
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Even $1 million won't lure J.D. Martinez to Home Run Derby — NEW YORK — It was a nice try on behalf of Major League Baseball, but J.D. Martinez still isn't taking the bait. — The Red Sox slugger reaffirmed to WEEI.com Thursday at Yankee Stadium that despite MLB offering $1 million …
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NBCSports.com, Over the Monster and NESN.com
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Angels roll to rare easy victory after scoring in first 5 innings — SEATTLE — The Angels desperately needed a game like this. — The Angels started scoring early and often and cruised to a 9-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night, the first time since May 11 that they'd won …
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Halos Heaven, Lookout Landing, MLB Baseball News … and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
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Top Cincinnati Reds games: No. 41 - ‘Bumpus’ Jones is first to throw a no-hitter in debut — Mel Queen's debut as a Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher in 1967 was impressive. — Charles “Bumpus” Jones' first start 75 years earlier wasn't just impressive. It was record-setting.
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Scott Boras brings Japan into latest attempt to circumvent MLB draft — About a month after Bobby Seay was chosen by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 1996 draft, the left-hander filed a grievance to become a free agent, citing an obscure rule that required teams to make written offers …
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Red Sox Roster Moves: Hector Velazquez To IL; Mike Shawaryn Recalled From Minors — The Boston Red Sox roster shuffle continued Thursday ahead of a pivotal four-game series in the Bronx. — The Sox placed right-handed pitcher Hector Velazquez on the 10-day injured list with back tightness, the team announced.
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Over the Monster
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