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6:15 PM ET, May 16, 2022

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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Buck Showalter's Amazin's can weather the storm; teammates have Travis Jankowski's back; Mets supporting Rangers  —  Another injury hit.  First series loss of the season.  Five games won, and five games lost, in the past 12 days.  Depending on how one views the Mets' recent batch of games …
Discussion: Boston Herald
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Tylor Megill lands on 15-day injured list with biceps injury  —  The Mets rotation has taken another hit.  —  Tylor Megill was placed on the 15-day injured list with right biceps inflammation, the club announced on Sunday.  He promptly underwent an MRI, which revealed right biceps tendinitis.
Discussion: Boston Herald
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ESPN:
Cincinnati Reds don't allow hit but fall 1-0 to Pittsburgh Pirates  —  PITTSBURGH — In what's quickly become a lost season for the Cincinnati Reds, this really was the ultimate misery.  —  Prized rookie Hunter Greene and reliever Art Warren combined to allow zero hits in a complete game …
Discussion: New York Times
Peter Abraham / The Boston Globe:
With his future with Red Sox uncertain, Xander Bogaerts is just trying to live in the moment  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Xander Bogaerts is on track to break the record for most starts by a Red Sox shortstop sometime in early June.  —  Everett Scott, who helped the Sox win three World Series …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Isiah Kiner-Falefa's ‘bonehead play’ costs Yankees in loss to White Sox: 'It won't happen again'  —  CHICAGO — At one point, Friday night, Gleyber Torres simply went over to Isiah Kiner-Falefa and put his arm around his shoulder.  Torres has been there and understands all too well the pressure of being the Yankees shortstop.
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Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
4 reasons why the Yankees have the best record in baseball
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees break out big bats for season-high 15 runs against White Sox
Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles get swept as offense strikes out season-high 16 times in 5-1 loss to Tigers: 'We're going to get through this'  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 7  —  DETROIT — In what might be a move most emblematic of how lackluster the Orioles offense performed against the Tigers this weekend …
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Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles struggle again with runners in scoring position, can't back up Jordan Lyles in 4-2 loss to Tigers
Discussion: Boston Herald
David Waldstein / New York Times:
The Loneliest Team in Baseball  —  With the Oakland Athletics having gutted their roster and flirted with Las Vegas, their once loyal fans appear to be in revolt.  —  OAKLAND — One quiet night earlier this month, fewer than 3,000 fans went to an Oakland Athletics game.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Albert Pujols makes first pitching appearance of his career, closes out St. Louis Cardinals' rout of San Francisco Giants  —  ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols had an absolute blast.  And not at the plate this time, either.  —  The longtime slugger made his first career pitching appearance Sunday night …
Discussion: ESPN
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
William ‘Worldwide’ Wesley tabbed to change the Knicks dreary lottery luck  —  After a career of operating in the shadows, William ‘Worldwide’ Wesley is stepping into the spotlight.  —  The Knicks executive and backroom basketball operator will represent the team at the draft lottery Tuesday in Chicago …
Andrew Marchand / New York Post:
Drew Brees done at NBC after one season as NFL analyst  —  One and done.  —  Legendary NFL quarterback Drew Brees will not return to NBC after just one season as a studio and game analyst, according to sources.  —  The decision seemed mutual as Brees preferred doing games over the …
José M. Romero / Arizona Republic:
Mark Melancon's status as Diamondbacks' main closer being assessed  —  The Diamondbacks did not use closer Mark Melancon in a tie game Sunday, because as manager Torey Lovullo explained, he was not available having worked three of the last four games.  —  In two of those, Melancon had entered in a tie game.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Michael WachaP / ESPN:
Boston Red Sox Injuries  —  Wacha (intercostal irritation) will throw a simulated game Monday and is expected to return late next week, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.  —  Status Day-to-day  —  Mayer continues to deal with right wrist soreness and will miss …
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
 
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