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Matthew Moreno / Dodger Blue:
Dodgers News: Tony Cingrani Undergoing Shoulder Surgery That Will Likely End 2019 Season — After dealing with shoulder trouble during much of the 2018 season, Tony Cingrani reported to Spring Training this year and projected to be a key member of the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen.
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Jorge Castillo / Miami Herald:
Rookie Smith's walkoff homer lifts Dodgers over Phillies — LOS ANGELES-The ball jumped off Will Smith's bat in the ninth inning Saturday night. It kept going and going and going down the left-field line, until it finally landed a few rows deep into the seats, next to the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen …
Joe Lyons / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals lead Cubs 1-0 through seven innings — Adam Wainwright of the Cardinals and Cubs' lefthander Cole Hamels are in a pitchers' duel. — The home team took the lead in the fifth, scoring an unearned run without a hit. With one out, Jedd Gyorko walked.
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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.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
From dominating Triple-A to hitting off Reds' bench, Josh VanMeter adjusting to role — After destroying Triple-A pitching for the first month of the season, Josh VanMeter admits it's taken some time to adjust to his role with the Reds. He entered Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals with 26 plate appearances in 17 games.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds Beat Podcast: Should fans be encouraged or discouraged by first 2 months? — Cincinnati.com's John Fay and Bobby Nightengale discuss whether fans should be encouraged or discouraged from the Reds' first two months of the season, the drama vs. Pittsburgh and the MLB Draft.
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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Chuck Carlton / Dallas-Fort Worth Sports News:
Injury to Joey Gallo overshadows another quality start and win for Rangers pitcher Lance Lynn
Injury to Joey Gallo overshadows another quality start and win for Rangers pitcher Lance Lynn
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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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Nolan Bianchi / Detroit News:
Tigers draft choices in recent years have included big hits and big busts
Tigers draft choices in recent years have included big hits and big busts
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
5 players the Detroit Tigers could select with No. 5 pick in MLB draft
5 players the Detroit Tigers could select with No. 5 pick in MLB draft
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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Jose Urena's run of consistency giving Marlins someone they ‘can count on for innings’ — Jose Urena knew the mistake after he threw the pitch. His second-inning slider to Josh Naylor went right over the heart of the plate. Naylor capitalized, sending the pitch over the right-field fence …
Chandler Rome / Houston Chronicle:
Astros pitcher Justin Verlander continues to make his mark in history — OAKLAND, Calif. — The story of Justin Verlander's career remains a work in progress. Rarely does the ace allow himself to speak in absolutes or enjoy the many milestones he reaches during a regular season.
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The Crawfish Boxes
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.
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
‘I still think I can bring a really good game to the table’: Carlos Gonzalez says he's ready to help the Cubs — A look at the Iowa Cubs' 2019 season — It's been three years since Carlos Gonzalez's last All-Star selection, six years since he won his last Gold Glove and nine years since …
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.
Buster Olney / ESPN:
How Joey Cora pulled Alex along after their father died — Just one more out, and Joey Cora's little brother would be a champion. One more out, for a moment of elation and celebration, for reflection, for what they had lost and won together. — Alex Rodriguez was seated right next to Joey Cora …
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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David Ginsburg / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
Belt's 4 RBIs, Posey HR carry Giants past Orioles 8-2 — BALTIMORE (AP) If the San Francisco Giants had more games like this, Bruce Bochy would have far more reason to smile during his final season as a big league manager. — Backed by timely hitting and an error-free defense …
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MLB Baseball News … and NBCSports.com
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