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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
‘Release the Kraken!’ How Gary Sanchez is making 2019 his year — NEW YORK — In a season that has so far been defined by the contributions of a medley of once-mostly unknown New York Yankees, it can be hard singling out one player. But nearly 20 homers into a season that isn't even 60 games old yet, here we are.
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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
New York Post:
Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge have more tests to pass before rehab games
Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge have more tests to pass before rehab games
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MLB Trade Rumors and Pinstripe Alley
Steve Serby / New York Post:
Yankees can't afford to make DJ LeMahieu a bench player
Yankees can't afford to make DJ LeMahieu a bench player
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Nick Piecoro / Associated Press:
Tim LoCastro lifts Diamondbacks over Mets in walk-off win in 11 innings — Tim Locastro drove in the tie-breaking run with one out in the 11th inning, giving the Arizona Diamondbacks a 6-5 win over the New York Mets on Saturday night. — Kevin Cron, called up from Triple-A Reno before the game …
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Arizona Republic
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Matthew Moreno / Dodger Blue:
Dodgers News: Justin Turner May Return To Lineup For Series Finale Vs. Phillies, Or Monday Against Diamondbacks
Dodgers News: Justin Turner May Return To Lineup For Series Finale Vs. Phillies, Or Monday Against Diamondbacks
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MLB Baseball News … and True Blue LA
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Dodgers' walk-off HR, not Kershaw, beats Phillies
Dodgers' walk-off HR, not Kershaw, beats Phillies
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True Blue LA
Luke Lapinski / Arizona Sports:
D-backs drop fifth straight in Duplantier's starting debut
D-backs drop fifth straight in Duplantier's starting debut
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MLB Baseball News …, AZ Snake Pit and Amazin' Avenue
Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals break loose after long delay for 7-4 win over Cubs — The Cardinals sat in their clubhouse longer than they were on the field for Saturday night's game against the Cubs. — But a 3 hour, 37 minute rain delay was worth the wait as the Cardinals broke a tie with three runs …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
It takes nearly seven hours but Cards win _ and take a series — Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader watches on Friday, May 24, 2019, as his ball sails to right field a game against the Atlanta Braves in Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Bader hit a double but was caught trying to steal home.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Molina likely to be out two to three weeks — The timetable for the return of injured Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina still is uncertain, but a good guess would seem to be two to three weeks and not just the 10 days he is required to spend on the injured list.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Here's who the Detroit Tigers should take with the No. 5 pick in the MLB draft — ATLANTA — The question was this: Who would I take if I were the Detroit Tigers' sole decision-maker in selecting a player with the No. 5 pick in this week's MLB draft. — The answer is quite simple …
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Bless You Boys and MLB Baseball News …
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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.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Why Cincinnati Reds infielder Derek Dietrich isn't on the All-Star Game ballot
Why Cincinnati Reds infielder Derek Dietrich isn't on the All-Star Game ballot
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MLB Baseball News …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
In first 2 months of the season, Cincinnati Reds TV ratings and attendance are up
In first 2 months of the season, Cincinnati Reds TV ratings and attendance are up
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MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
Jake Elman / UPI:
Orlando Arcia's two home runs propel Brewers to 12-10 win over Pirates — The Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates combined for 22 runs and 32 hits in a wild 12-10 victory by the Brewers in 13 innings. — Veteran shortstop Orlando Arcia had two home runs, including a go-ahead two-run home run in the 13th inning, for the Brewers.
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MLB Baseball News … and Brew Crew Ball
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Adam McCalvy / Brewers News:
Gio Gonzalez headed to IL with tired arm
Gio Gonzalez headed to IL with tired arm
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MLB Trade Rumors and UPI
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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MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
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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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Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Rookie Anderson earns first career win, ends extended drought for Giants starters — Anderson finished with a career-high 105 pitches in seven innigns — BALTIMORE — Since the Giants moved from New York to San Francisco in 1958, the club's starting rotation had never performed as poorly over a full month as it did this May.
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MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
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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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NBCSports.com and MLB Baseball News …
Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Angels and reliever Ty Buttrey keep an eye on potential overuse … As challenging as it is for the Angels to manage the workload of their best young reliever, it's almost as difficult for Ty Buttrey to know when to let manager Brad Ausmus and pitching coach Doug White know that he might not be available some games.
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors and Halos Heaven
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Rockies rock Stroman early as Blue Jays drop fifth in a row — DENVER - Manager Charlie Montoyo's wish list for his starting pitching staff is a long one. — Get healthy. Go deep in games. And especially avoid damage in the early innings. — Marcus Stroman got part of the equation right …
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MLB Baseball News … and Purple Row
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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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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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.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Don't have an account? Sign Up Today — After missing most of the 2018 season with a foot injury, Kameron Misner returns to the Missouri baseball team's lineup in 2019. (Mizzou Athletics photo) — file photo, UNLV's Bryson Stott (10) watches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game …