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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets demote struggling Dom Smith down to Triple-A, recall righty reliever Adonis Medina — Prior to Tuesday's game, the Mets sent first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith to Triple-A. — In the corresponding move, right-handed reliever Adonis Medina was recalled.
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Laura Albanese / Newsday:
Red-hot Mets stay steady with another rout of Nationals — The standings tell a tale of dominance, and so did the scoreboard Tuesday night. — The Mets put together 17 hits, hit two, two-run homers, and won their fifth in a row in their 10-0 victory over the Nationals.
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Nick Plummer goes yard in second-straight MLB start as Mets rout Nationals 13-5 on Memorial Day — If you were writing a how-to manual on coming back from a three-run, first-inning deficit, scoring 12 unanswered runs would be a strong start. — The Mets were down by three before they even had a chance to bat on Monday night.
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New York Post and Amazin' Avenue
Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Mets sweep Phillies with walk-off in extras
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Newsday
Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Francisco Lindor is happy he's ‘contributing at the right time’
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Mercury News
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Tommy Pham, scratched from lineup, ready to put slap altercation in past — BOSTON - Tommy Pham is no longer suspended, but he remained out of the Cincinnati Reds' lineup for an additional game Tuesday. — Pham was scratched from the Reds' lineup because of left calf discomfort …
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C. Trent Rosecrans / The Athletic:
Why Reds' Tommy Pham says Mike Trout shares some responsibility for Joc Pederson slap incident — BOSTON — As Tommy Pham walked toward the dugout at the conclusion of batting practice Tuesday, the Reds outfielder signed autographs for some fans on the left-field line at Fenway Park.
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's Erik Spoelstra addresses Lowry conditioning, Herro drop-off, Oladipo future, keeping it together — MIAMI — Two days after his team was eliminated from the NBA playoffs by the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was back at FTX Arena …
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
The great moment that wasn't — Jimmy Butler's final shot goes in our Hall of Misses
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Orange County Register
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat come up short at finish, season ends with 100-96 Game 7 loss to Celtics
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CelticsBlog, New York Post, Sports Illustrated, The Boston Globe, Hot Hot Hoops and Boston.com
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 …
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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
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Orange County Register and Boston Herald
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.
Theo Mackie / Arizona Republic:
For the Diamondbacks, using infielders' movement to identify pitches is a focus — While the attention of thousands inside Chase Field is invariably on the battle between pitcher and batter, Torey Lovullo's attention sometimes drifts elsewhere. Specifically, he looks towards the movement of opposing middle infielders.
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baseballmusings.com
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
What went wrong for the Miami Marlins in May? Struggles in one key area speak volumes — It all started out so well. The Miami Marlins began the season with a 12-8 record over the first month of the season, the ninth-best record in baseball. — And then the calendar turned to May, and it quickly unraveled.
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baseballmusings.com
Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Tyler Wells dominates, Ryan Mountcastle has 4 hits as Orioles blank Red Sox, 10-0, to win five-game series in Boston — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 13 — BOSTON — The bullpen had begun to move between innings, relievers milling about to stretch or throw weighted balls against the padded wall.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
J.A. Happ Retires — Veteran lefty J.A. Happ has retired after spending parts of 15 seasons in the Major Leagues. The 39-year-old discussed his career, his journey to pro ball and his decision to step away from the game in an appearance on the Heart Strong Podcast with Jessica Lindberg.
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Phillies Nation and New Jersey Online
Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers, Rony García smacked by Minnesota Twins, 8-2, in Game 1 of doubleheader — Detroit Tigers right-hander Rony García helped his team by bouncing back from a rocky start and retiring the final eight batters he faced. — The 24-year-old, making his second start this season …
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