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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Marcus Stroman's best start as a Cub ‘by far’ goes to waste as the right-hander closes out an impressive month — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 31 — White Sox third baseman Jake Burger (30) is doused with water by teammate Gavin Sheets (32) after hitting the game-winning RBI single …
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Orange County Register and Boston Herald
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs put Wade Miley on the injured list with a left shoulder strain after just 3 starts — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 31 — White Sox third baseman Jake Burger (30) is doused with water by teammate Gavin Sheets (32) after hitting the game-winning RBI single in the 12th inning …
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Tim Anderson leaves the White Sox's 5-4, 12-inning win over the Cubs with a strained right groin — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 31 — White Sox third baseman Jake Burger (30) is doused with water by teammate Gavin Sheets (32) after hitting the game-winning RBI single in the 12th inning …
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Chicago White Sox SS Tim Anderson helped off field after groin injury, headed to injured list — CHICAGO — White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will be placed on the injured list after leaving Sunday's game against the Cubs with a strained right groin. — “This guy is as good as anyone …
Discussion:
Yardbarker and Call to the Pen
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs get to White Sox starter Johnny Cueto early in a 5-1 victory in the City Series — Johnny Cueto didn't allow a run in his first two starts with the Chicago White Sox. — But a Patrick Wisdom bloop double and a Frank Schwindel single set the tone early for the Cubs …
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue and Orange County Register
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs face injured-list decisions on left-hander Wade Miley and outfielder Seiya Suzuki
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Dallas Keuchel is designated for assignment after the Chicago White Sox pitcher's ERA ballooned to 7.88
Discussion:
Orange County Register, Boston Herald and MLB Trade Rumors
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Chicago White Sox designate Dallas Keuchel for assignment
Discussion:
The Athletic, NBCSports.com, Forbes and baseballmusings.com
Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Mets sweep Phillies with walk-off in extras — Nick Plummer will remember exactly one moment from his first big-league start. — The Mets' hero of the night—who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday—hadn't recorded his first major-league hit before the ninth inning …
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Newsday
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ESPN:
Joe Girardi not worried about job security despite Philadelphia Phillies' growing NL East standings deficit — Phillies manager Joe Girardi says he is not worried about his job security amid a losing stretch that has dropped Philadelphia 10½ games behind the New York Mets in the National League East.
Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Jeff McNeil's 3-run homer powers Mets to 8-2 win over the Phillies — Jeff McNeil stepped to the plate in the bottom of the fourth inning with runners at the corners and his team down by one. — McNeil, the Mets' ever reliable hitter this season, was the perfect candidate to try …
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NorthJersey.com, Faith and Fear in Flushing, Associated Press, Newsday, Amazin' Avenue, Mercury News and New York Post
Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Francisco Lindor is happy he's ‘contributing at the right time’
Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Mets hold Brandon Nimmo out of lineup vs. Phillies with wrist sprain
Discussion:
Mercury News
Associated Press:
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler may suspend protest during national anthem on Memorial Day — CINCINNATI — San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, who has been avoiding the field during the national anthem as a protest following last week's school shooting in Texas …
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com
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Jeff Wallner / Associated Press:
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler won't come out for the anthem in protest after Texas school shooting
Discussion:
Mercury News, NBCSports.com, ESPN and McCovey Chronicles
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat come up short at finish, season ends with 100-96 Game 7 loss to Celtics — MIAMI — And with Game 106 - through the preseason, regular season, postseason - it's over. — The Miami Heat's wild ride through COVID absences, injuries and playoff challenges ultimately came to an end …
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The Boston Globe, CelticsBlog, Hot Hot Hoops, Mercury News, New York Post, Sports Illustrated and Boston.com
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Jimmy Butler conjures his LeBron James with 47 as Heat force Game 7 with 111-103 win in Boston
Discussion:
The Athletic, Sports Illustrated, CelticsBlog and Mercury News
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gerrit Cole loses focus after bad call as Yankees fall to Rays, 3-1: ‘That was a strike’ — ST. PETERSBURG — An hour later, Gerrit Cole was still sure he was right, but it didn't really matter. The pitch to Ji-Man Choi was called a ball and Cole lost him.
Discussion:
Mercury News, New Jersey Online and Orange County Register
ESPN:
Memorial Day MLB standings check: Which teams are the biggest surprises and letdowns so far? — It's Memorial Day, MLB fans! And you know what that means: You can now officially look at the MLB standings. — The saying goes, among baseball fans, that you should avoid checking …
