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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
Dan Martin / New York Post:
How Aaron Judge has remained ‘huge part’ of Yankees' success
How Aaron Judge has remained ‘huge part’ of Yankees' success
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Pinstripe Alley and MLB Baseball News …
Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
Yankees injury updates: Latest on Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Didi Gregorius
Yankees injury updates: Latest on Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Didi Gregorius
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Pinstripe Alley and New York Post
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
J.A. Happ is still the perfect pitcher for the Yankees to throw at the Red Sox
J.A. Happ is still the perfect pitcher for the Yankees to throw at the Red Sox
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Over the Monster
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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MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley, Sporting News and Over the Monster
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
Detroit Tigers' Ron Gardenhire: Extend protective netting to foul poles
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CNN and MLB Baseball News …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
MLB RBI program returns to Flint for ‘Play ball’ event
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
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Maddon critical of plate umpire Laz Diaz after loss — ST. LOUIS — An irritated Joe Maddon didn't hold back his criticism of home plate umpire Laz Diaz after an apparent missed strike three call in the 10th inning of the Chicago Cubs' 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
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Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals hitless through three innings but tied 1-1 with Cubs
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
How will Kris Bryant be greeted in ‘boring’ St. Louis?
How will Kris Bryant be greeted in ‘boring’ St. Louis?
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MLB Baseball News …, Viva El Birdos and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Live updates: Reeling Diamondbacks open pivotal homestand vs. New York Mets — Keep checking this page for live updates. — Can the Arizona Diamondbacks dig themselves out of this hole? — Opening a six-game homestand Friday, the Diamondbacks will look to end a four-game losing skid …
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Matthew Moreno / Dodger Blue:
Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Capped Off Historic Month Of May With ‘Best Changeup Of Season’
Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Capped Off Historic Month Of May With ‘Best Changeup Of Season’
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The Good Phight
Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks' continued losses could lead to trade of Zack Greinke
Arizona Diamondbacks' continued losses could lead to trade of Zack Greinke
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MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Dylan Covey helps Chicago White Sox beat sloppy Cleveland Indians 6-1 — Four of Chicago's six runs off of Trevor Bauer were unearned as the Indians committed four errors. — CHICAGO (AP) — Dylan Covey pitched six effective innings for his first win since August and the Chicago White Sox beat …
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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MLB Baseball News …
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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
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Red Reporter
ESPN:
Homer-happy: MLB-record 1,135 HRs hit in May — More home runs were hit this May than in any other month in Major League Baseball history. — Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went deep in the eighth inning at Colorado on Friday, the final day of the month, to set the record with the 1,120th homer …
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Is Bryce Harper worth $330 million? It's too soon to tell — When the Dodgers courted Bryce Harper this spring, they spoke to him about the possibility of him playing left field for them. — Harper went on to sign a $330-million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Seth Lugo returns from injured list, Mets option Daniel Zamora to Triple-A — The Mets got a much needed arm back in their bullpen. — On Friday Seth Lugo was activated from the injured list before the Mets played the Diamondbacks in Arizona. The right-handed pitcher was placed on the 10 …
Mike Vorel / The Seattle Times:
Mike Leake delivers, Jay Bruce reaches milestone in Mariners' win over Angels on Star Wars Night — Scott Servais has never seen a Star Wars movie. — This embarrassing bit of Mariners trivia was revealed a few minutes after 4 p.m. on Friday, when the topic of “Star Wars Night” was broached with the 51-year-old Seattle skipper.
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Halos Heaven
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera dealing with right knee soreness, set for MRI — ATLANTA - Miguel Cabrera's right knee has been bothering him. — For how long is unclear, but when he exited early May 14 against the Houston Astros and then wasn't in the Detroit Tigers' starting lineup the next …
ABC News:
Trevor Story homers twice, Rockies rout Blue Jays 13-6 — Trevor Story hit a pair of two-run homers as part of a career-high seven-RBI night and the Colorado Rockies beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 13-6 on Friday for their sixth straight win. — It was his 13th career multi-homer game.
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Purple Row
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Jurado's parents nearly saw their son lose, but a call was made to the baseball gods — The Texas Rangers continued to move ever so slightly closer to the south side of Randol Mill Road on Friday night. There are 54 games remaining at Globe Life Park. — Fittingly, the Rangers welcomed …
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MLB Baseball News …
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.
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MLB Baseball News … and Gaslamp Ball
ABC News:
Goodrum's 2 homers, 5 hits lead Tigers past Braves 8-2 — Niko Goodrum homered twice and had a career-high five hits, Nicholas Castellanos and Grayson Greiner also went deep, and the Detroit Tigers romped to an 8-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
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Bless You Boys, MLB Baseball News … and Talking Chop
Steve Kroner / San Francisco Chronicle:
Second-place A's set to host first-place Astros; also Khris Davis update — After finishing in second place, six games behind Houston in the AL West last season, the A's open a three-game series against the Astros on Friday night at the Coliseum with Oakland again in second place in the AL West …
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Athletics Nation
Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Giants' first-inning failures feature a twist in Baltimore, rotation remains a question — BALTIMORE — Whether you classify them as dramas or comedies, the Giants' first inning performances continue to pull the jaws of viewers to the floor on a nightly basis. — Friday's episode featured a script you won't believe.
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MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
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.
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Federal Baseball and Red Reporter