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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
In first 2 months of the season, Cincinnati Reds TV ratings and attendance are up — Despite sitting in last place in the National League Central, the Reds are drawing more attention from fans than they did last season. — The Reds announced in a press release that they averaged …
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
RedsXtra: David Bell talks about his outburst, the grind of the season and why he's not on social media — David Bell's father, Buddy, has always said his son has an edge and he'll go off at times. Through the first 55 games of David's tenure as manager, we didn't see much of that.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Why Cincinnati Reds infielder Derek Dietrich isn't on the All-Star Game ballot — Derek Dietrich is tied for fifth in the Major Leagues in home runs, but he's not one of the 120 National League players listed on the 2019 All-Star Game ballot. — Each MLB club nominates a player for each infield position and three outfielders.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Gallo leaves Rangers' game early with tight oblique. Is he headed to the injured list? — Chris Woodward has set a new standard for positivity and optimism since coming aboard at Texas Rangers manager, but it was hard to squeeze much sunshine out of him Saturday evening when discussing the status of Joey Gallo.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers are 8-4 when Lynn starts. He might have contributed to other wins by doing this — Jeff Mathis didn't have a hit Saturday afternoon, and he has only 10 in his past 61 at-bats. His average is .143. — But the defense-first catcher found himself in the middle of the Rangers' offensive output.
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Eduardo A. Encina / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays infielder Yandy Diaz tests hand, could return as soon as Sunday — He hasn't played since he was hit by a pitch against the Yankees on May 19. — ST. PETERSBURG — Rays infielder Yandy Diaz could return from the injured list as soon as Sunday after he tested his injured left hand …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays Tales: Why Monday could be most important day of the year — It's draft day, which for the Rays is always a focus. Also, rumblings on relocation, Montreal rumors, attendance, more. — ST. PETERSBURG — There only a few absolute truths in the Rays' unorthodox, innovative and way-outside …
Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Rookie Anderson earns first career win, ends extended drought for Giants starters — CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos or video on a mobile device — BALTIMORE — Since the Giants moved from New York to San Francisco in 1958, the club's starting rotation …
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David Ginsburg / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
Belt's 4 RBIs, Posey HR carry Giants past Orioles 8-2
Belt's 4 RBIs, Posey HR carry Giants past Orioles 8-2
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Todd Karpovich / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
Dwight Smith hits 1st grand slam, Orioles beat Giants 9-6
Dwight Smith hits 1st grand slam, Orioles beat Giants 9-6
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Patrick Rose / Associated Press:
Carlos Santana, Leonys Martin HR, Indians beat blundering Chicago White Sox 5-2 — The Indians climbed back to .500 and prevented the White Sox from reaching the break-even mark for the first time since April 5. — CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Santana and Leonys Martin homered …
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Adam McCalvy / Brewers News:
Gio Gonzalez headed to IL with tired arm — Pina returns from rehab assignment; Claudio sees improvement — PITTSBURGH — The Brewers on Saturday placed Gio Gonzalez on the 10-day injured list with what manager Craig Counsell called a case of “dead arm,” which club officials surmise …
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TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Place Steve Pearce On Injured List, Sam Travis Recalled — The Red Sox have placed Steve Pearce on the 10-day injured list, with Sam Travis being recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to take his roster spot, the team announced. — Pearce was removed from yesterday's game in the second inning after experiencing back spasms.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
David Peralta takes steps toward return from injured list — David Peralta played in an extended spring training game at Salt River Fields on Saturday morning, and Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo made it sound like he could get his left fielder back from the injured list in near future.
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Mookie Betts will be Red Sox' leadoff hitter the rest of the way — NEW YORK — The 2019 Red Sox will be looking a whole lot more like that 2018 version ... at least when it comes to the lineup. — Alex Cora announced prior to his team's game against the Yankees Saturday night that Mookie Betts …
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Ender Inciarte begins baseball activities as choices loom for Braves — Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte played catch and ran in the field Saturday, his first time resuming baseball activities since landing on the injured list with a lumbar strain May 15. — Inciarte, 28, had been doing only standard rehab and exercises.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
5 players the Detroit Tigers could select with No. 5 pick in MLB draft — J.J. Bleday went 5-for-5, as Marlins CEO Derek Jeter watched live in Hoover, Ala. — Here are five players the Detroit Tigers could select with the No. 5 pick in Monday's MLB draft: — 1B Andrew Vaughn, California
Luke Lapinski / Arizona Sports:
D-backs drop fifth straight in Duplantier's starting debut — PHOENIX — Jon Duplantier made his first career Major League start on Friday night. And he might not be leaving the rotation anytime soon. — The Diamondbacks' top pitching prospect was pressed into duty with Luke Weaver sidelined due …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia's knee will just have to get him through the rest of this season — CC Sabathia will eventually need to have it replaced. The 38-year-old lefty knows that at some point soon, he'll have to figure out a permanent solution for the knee pain he feels daily just walking around the house.
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Anarchy, ingenuity and a lot to gain: How one team could blow up MLB draft — It would have to be the right team. — That's where the idea starts. The team would need to be successful — really good, preferably, enough so that in Major League Baseball's June draft, it picks toward the end of the first round.
Eduardo A. Encina / Tampa Bay Times:
Eduardo A. Encina's takeaways from Saturday's Rays game against Twins — Jose Alvarado tossed a clean ninth inning, but is still falling behind hitters. — Struggling reliever Jose Alvarado threw a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday, which was the good news.
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