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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
MLB RBI program returns to Flint for ‘Play ball’ event — ATLANTA — Major League Baseball's RBI program — Revive Baseball in the Inner cities — is returning to Flint. — A year after starting the Flint Jackson Park RBI program, MLB will provide a boost to the league on Saturday morning …
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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 …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds players want protective netting at MLB ballparks to extend to foul poles
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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MLB Baseball News … and CNN
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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Chicago Tribune and USA Today
Josh Dubow Ap / Miami Herald:
Fisher's homer leads Astros past Athletics 3-2 — With several key stars sidelined by injuries, the Houston Astros relied on some lesser-known fill-ins who were in the minors just a week ago. — Derek Fisher hit a tiebreaking homer to lead off the eighth inning after pinch-runner Myles Straw …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and The Crawfish Boxes
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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 …
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes and Athletics Nation
Josh Dubow / KHOU-TV:
Fisher's homer leads Astros past Athletics 3-2 — The Astros trailed the A's 2-0 heading into the seventh inning on a night they were missing injured stars Jose Altuvé, Carlos Correa and George Springer. — OAKLAND, Calif. — Derek Fisher hit a tiebreaking homer to lead off …
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 …
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
MLB sets record for most home runs in a month — Home runs continue to fly at a historic rate and Major League Baseball set a calendar-month record with 1,135 home runs in May. — Previously, the most home runs in a single month was 1,119 in August 2017.
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
'You can't review that': Diamondbacks drop fifth straight on controversial call — Of all the Diamondbacks' one-run losses of late, Friday's 5-4 defeat to the New York Mets was hands-down the strangest. — A controversial play down the third-base line was not reviewed by the umpires …
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Live updates: Reeling Diamondbacks open pivotal homestand vs. New York Mets
Live updates: Reeling Diamondbacks open pivotal homestand vs. New York Mets
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MLB Baseball News …
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
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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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
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley, Sporting News 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
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and New York Post
Todd Karpovich / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
Dwight Smith hits 1st grand slam, Orioles beat Giants 9-6 — BALTIMORE (AP) Former major leaguer Dwight Smith Sr. rose to his feet and emphatically pumped his fist as the ball cleared the center field fence. His son not only ignited the home crowd, he also paved the way for one of the biggest wins …
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MLB Baseball News … and NBCSports.com
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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.
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles and MLB Baseball News …
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro injures jaw in loss to San Diego Padres — Catcher Jorge Alfaro left the Miami Marlins' 5-2 loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Friday night after the seventh inning with jaw discomfort after a foul ball ricocheted off his mask.
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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
JT Riddle's return, Walker's injury and how the Marlins plan to handle first base
JT Riddle's return, Walker's injury and how the Marlins plan to handle first base
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Gaslamp Ball
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 …
ABC News:
Bell caps historic month in style, Pirates top Brewers 9-4 — Josh Bell spent some time in the seats above the Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park on Friday night, carefully folding a handful of gold T-shirts with the phrase “Bellieve” on them over the chairs as part of a promotion …
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
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
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.
Discussion:
Bless You Boys, Talking Chop and MLB Baseball News …
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.
Discussion:
Halos Heaven
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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Purple Row
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.
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MLB Baseball News …
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 …
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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MLB Baseball News …