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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Dellin Betances' recovery has been slow, but that could change soon — Dellin Betances said he felt awful this spring. The Yankees' set-up man described his arm as feeling dead and tired all spring. Friday, after throwing long toss the day after his second bullpen session, Betances felt strong.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Domingo German is ready to start for the Yankees against the Red Sox Saturday — Domingo German is ready for whatever comes next. The Yankees young ace is ready for the challenge of the Red Sox powerful lineup on Saturday and for however many starts and innings the Yankees will allow him to pitch this season.
George A. King III / New York Post:
Aaron Judge's next comeback step is a crucial one
Aaron Judge's next comeback step is a crucial one
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Sporting News, Pinstripe Alley and Over the Monster
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
J.A. Happ is still the perfect pitcher for the Yankees to throw at the Red Sox
Justin Terranova / New York Post:
Jessica Mendoza: Growing A-Rod trust and a ‘tough’ day with Brodie Van Wagenen
Jessica Mendoza: Growing A-Rod trust and a ‘tough’ day with Brodie Van Wagenen
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New Jersey Online
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds players want protective netting at MLB ballparks to extend to foul poles — It is a player's worst nightmare. Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. lined a foul ball into the stands Wednesday in Houston and saw the ball hit a child. Almora, distraught, immediately put his hands on his head.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Ron Gardenhire: Extend protective netting to foul poles — ATLANTA — You don't need to caution Ron Gardenhire about the dangers of line drives flying into the stands. — Gardenhire coached third base for the Minnesota Twins for more than a decade.
Discussion:
CNN, MLB Baseball News … and KHOU-TV
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Cubs plan to extend netting for 2020 season
Iowa Cubs plan to extend netting for 2020 season
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USA Today
Kristie Rieken / KHOU-TV:
MLB to keep monitoring netting issue after child is hit
MLB to keep monitoring netting issue after child is hit
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AZ Snake Pit and MLB Baseball News …
Matthew Moreno / Dodger Blue:
Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Capped Off Historic Month Of May With ‘Best Changeup Of Season’ — When Clayton Kershaw was formally ruled out to start Opening Day of the 2019 season, snapping his franchise-record streak of taking the ball in a season opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers were down to deciding between Rich Hill and Hyun-Jin Ryu.
Discussion:
The Good Phight
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds place reliever Robert Stephenson on the 10-day injured list — The Cincinnati Reds made a few changes to their bullpen Friday with a series of roster moves: Right-hander Robert Stephenson was placed on the 10-day injured list with neck pain, lefty Zach Duke was activated …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Place Robert Stephenson On IL, Activate Zach Duke
Reds Place Robert Stephenson On IL, Activate Zach Duke
Discussion:
Red Reporter
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Place Yadier Molina On 10-Day IL, Promote Andrew Knizner — The Cardinals announced today that catcher Yadier Molina is headed to the 10-day injured list with a thumb tendon strain. He'll be replaced on the active roster by Andrew Knizner. — It's not clear as of yet how long Molina will be down.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Is Willie Calhoun closer to coming off injured list than the Rangers originally thought? — Willie Calhoun didn't travel with the Texas Rangers on their last road trip to stay behind and aggressively treat his strained left quadriceps. — That appears to have been the right course of action.
Brian Hight / Oregonian:
Seattle Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic promoted — When the Seattle Mariners unloaded the back end of Robinson Cano's 10-year $228 million contract by packaging it with the dynamic closer, Edwin Diaz, the gem of the return from the New York Mets was young outfielder Jarred Kelenic.
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Mike Soroka enters June fresh off best month of career — Mike Soroka's All-Star-worthy start can be attributed to a clean bill of mind and health. — The Canadian right-hander, after pitching in only five games last season, arguably has been baseball's best starter.
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Turk Wendell's son is following in his father's footsteps in Iowa — Wyatt Wendell is a lot like his dad Turk. Wyatt leaps over the foul line, wears a necklace full of animal claws and teeth and has some uniqueness game-day routines when he pitches. He's even pitching in Iowa. — Just like his dad.
VsiN / New York Post:
Nationals vs. Reds: Take Patrick Corbin and Washington — Want even more betting news? Sign up for VSiN's free daily newsletter — The Washington Nationals finally have their key position players healthy which makes their one big woe a bullpen that is dead last in the MLB in ERA.
Discussion:
Red Reporter
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
JT Riddle's return, Walker's injury and how the Marlins plan to handle first base — JT Riddle is back with the Miami Marlins. — The Marlins announced that they called up the 27-year-old shortstop from Triple A New Orleans on Friday afternoon, a few hours before starting a three-game road series with the San Diego Padres.
Tommy McArdle / Boston Globe:
Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel will soon sign free agent deals. Where will they land? — Right at midnight, as Sunday turns to Monday, an unintended, secondary phase of free agency will commence in baseball. Some seven months after the free agent market first opened …
Discussion:
Forbes
Tony Paul / Detroit News:
Tigers on pace for worst attendance since 1996; June tickets start at $9 … (Photo: John T. Greilick, The Detroit News) — Detroit — Declining attendance is a significant problem throughout much of Major League Baseball, so it's not entirely fair to single out the Tigers. — But, well, we will.
Discussion:
Talking Chop