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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
‘Utter bull(bleep)’: Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks rejects Josh Donaldson's explanation for his ‘Jackie’ comment — NEW YORK — Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks wasn't buying Josh Donaldson's explanation for the New York Yankees third baseman's comments to Tim Anderson during Saturday's game at Yankee Stadium.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Josh Donaldson accused of racial taunt by White Sox's Tim Anderson; Yankee claims it was a joke between them — White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson said that Yankees designated hitter Josh Donaldson made a racist and disrespectful remark to him on the field Saturday, sparking the benches to clear …
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Josh Donaldson's ‘Jackie’ comment to Tim Anderson leads to the benches clearing in the Chicago White Sox's loss to the New York Yankees — NEW YORK — New York Yankees designated hitter Josh Donaldson ran between second and third base after Isiah Kiner-Falefa ended the third inning by flying out to right Saturday at Yankee Stadium.
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Even in 6-1 loss to Rays, Adley Rutschman's Orioles debut brings different feel to Camden Yards: 'It's a big deal' — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 16 — Orioles vs Tampa Bay. New catcher Adley Rutschman runs between 2nd and 3rd base after hitting a triple. May 21, 2022 (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)
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Baltimore Sun:
As Adley Rutschman joins a young Orioles lineup, the future looks more like the present — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 94 — Orioles's 2019 Number One overall draft pick Adley Rutschman, acknowledges cheering fans as he is introduced at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun / Baltimore Sun)
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Starling Marte crushes emotional home run on first pitch he sees since grandmother died — DENVER — Baseball can be poetic, and for Starling Marte, this was one of those moments. — Marte, on the first pitch he saw since returning from the bereavement list following his grandmother's sudden death …
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Associated Press:
Marte homers to lead Mets over Rockies, 5-1
Marte homers to lead Mets over Rockies, 5-1
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets beat Rockies behind Carlos Carrasco to open DH, get clobbered in nightcap
Mets beat Rockies behind Carlos Carrasco to open DH, get clobbered in nightcap
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Joon Lee / ESPN:
New York Mets' Max Scherzer out 6-8 weeks with oblique strain
New York Mets' Max Scherzer out 6-8 weeks with oblique strain
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees reliever Chad Green goes on the IL with what looks like ‘significant injury’ — Chad Green is facing possible surgery, but is gathering more opinions on the right forearm discomfort that caused him to leave Thursday's game in the middle of an at-bat.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees still waiting on injury update on righty reliever Chad Green: 'It's definitely a concern right now' — After years of having their pitching depth tested by injuries, the Yankees came into this season feeling they were fully stocked for the rotation and the bullpen. That stockpile will likely be tested.
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Brian Niemietz / New York Daily News:
Iconic New Yorker baseball writer Roger Angell dead at 101 — Colorful New Yorker baseball writer Roger Angell, who covered balls and strikes with elegance and panache for more than seven decades, is dead at 101. — The New Yorker reported that the veteran wordsmith died Friday after a lifetime of covering America's pastime.
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David Remnick / New Yorker:
Remembering Roger Angell, Hall of Famer
Remembering Roger Angell, Hall of Famer
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals' Matz leaves game in first with shoulder stiffness; Liberatore sent out but perhaps not for long — PITTSBURGH — It's one and out for left-handed rookie Matthew Liberatore after the 22-year-old made his big-league debut for the Cardinals Saturday night, allowing four runs in 4 2/3 innings.
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat survive loss of both Jimmy Butler and huge lead, hold off Celtics 109-103 for 2-1 series lead — BOSTON — It was a game that was going to leave the Miami Heat at a loss, regardless of the outcome, with Jimmy Butler's night done at halftime due to knee inflammation.
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
After being put in a deep, dark hole, how will humbled Heat respond in Boston?
After being put in a deep, dark hole, how will humbled Heat respond in Boston?
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ESPN:
Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg slated for rehab assignment on Tuesday — Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg will begin a rehabilitation assignment on Tuesday with Single-A Fredericksburg. — Nationals manager Dave Martinez said they're planning for Strasburg to work four innings and throw 60-plus pitches.
Ian Browne / Red Sox News:
Gomes corrals Story's slam in Monster Seats, goes nuts — BOSTON — You know the good times at Fenway Park are rolling again when the hottest hitter on the Red Sox hits a grand slam that just happens to be caught in the Monster Seats by a 2013 World Series hero.
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Frank Pingue / Reuters:
Exclusive: Former NFL quarterback Vick coming out of retirement — Michael Vick, the once-dynamic NFL quarterback whose involvement in a dogfighting ring halted a breathtaking career in its prime, has agreed to come out of retirement to join startup league Fan Controlled Football, a source told Reuters on Friday.
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