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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.
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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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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.
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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.
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Nick Plummer goes yard in second-straight MLB start as Mets rout Nationals 13-5 on Memorial Day
Nick Plummer goes yard in second-straight MLB start as Mets rout Nationals 13-5 on Memorial Day
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Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Mets sweep Phillies with walk-off in extras
Mets sweep Phillies with walk-off in extras
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins minicamp observations (Week 3): Chase Edmonds showcases speed — The Miami Dolphins have a deep stable of tailbacks courtesy of this offseason's decision to add three established veterans in free agency. But one of the newcomers stood out during his first practice session with his new team.
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Steve Hewitt / Boston Herald:
Chris Sale update: Red Sox hope to have lefty back ‘sooner rather than later’ — LHP nearing rehab assignment — Chris Sale's return is getting closer. — As the calendar turns to June, the Red Sox left-hander is making his trek towards coming back, potentially later in the month.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
When it comes to the Red Sox bullpen, it's clear they're operating with no set roles
When it comes to the Red Sox bullpen, it's clear they're operating with no set roles
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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
The great moment that wasn't — Jimmy Butler's final shot goes in our Hall of Misses
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Boston Herald
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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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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ESPN:
2022 MLB Mock Draft 1.0: Kiley McDaniel projects the first round — The two biggest stories of this MLB draft class are: (1) Whoa! That's the son of [notable big leaguer]; and (2) the upside of the four prep position players at the top. These two issues overlap as the projected top …
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Ray Couture / Courier & Press:
Police: Jordon Mattingly was drunk when he wrecked, then tried to sell damaged car — An Evansville man was arrested and booked into Vanderburgh County Jail Monday night after he allegedly drove drunk, crashed his vehicle into the median on Lloyd Expressway, then drove the damaged car to a local dealership and tried to sell it.
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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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