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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.
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 Over the Monster
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
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
Discussion:
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
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley, MLB Baseball News …, Sporting News and Over the Monster
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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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.
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.
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CNN and MLB Baseball News …
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 and MLB Baseball News …
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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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
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
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Chandler Rome / Houston Chronicle:
Astros mailbag: How will middle infield void be filled?
Astros mailbag: How will middle infield void be filled?
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Athletics Nation
Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals hitless through three innings but tied 1-1 with Cubs — Yu Darvish held the Cardinals hitless through the first three innings at Busch Stadium on Friday night, yet they are tied 1-1 with the Cubs at Busch Stadium. — The Cards generated a run with two walks and a sacrifice fly by Marcell Ozuna in the first inning.
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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
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 …
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
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 …
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Brew Crew Ball
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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Gaslamp Ball
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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McCovey Chronicles and MLB Baseball News …
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
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.
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.
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.