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8:45 AM ET, May 20, 2015

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Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers President Friedman On Olivera Signing  —  After months of anticipation, the Dodgers have finalized their agreement with Cuban infielder Hector Olivera.  The two sides first shook hands on a six-year, $62.5MM deal back in March but a few roadblocks - including visa issues - dragged the process out a bit.
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Associated Press:
Posey Leads Giants Past Dodgers 2-0  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Buster Posey drove in a run, Tim Hudson allowed five hits over 6 1/3 innings and the San Francisco Giants won their fourth straight, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 on Tuesday night.  —  Joe Panik and Angel Pagan had two hits each for the Giants …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Hector Olivera Discusses Signing With Dodgers
Associated Press:
Paredes' HR, 4 RBIs Power Orioles Past Mariners 9-4  —  BALTIMORE — Jimmy Paredes homered and had a career-high four RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles overcame a home run by former teammate Nelson Cruz in a 9-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Camden Chat and Lookout Landing
Associated Press:
Twins Use Big 2nd Inning to Down Pirates 8-5  —  PITTSBURGH — Brian Dozier got Minnesota started with a home run in the first inning and Trevor Plouffe hit a two-run shot in a six-run second as the Twins built an early 7-0 lead then held on for an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Associated Press:
Pollock's HR Lifts Diamondbacks in 4-2 Win Over Marlins  —  MIAMI — A.J. Pollock had a pinch-hit, tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-2 win over the struggling Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.  —  Daniel Hudson (1-1) pitched two innings …
Discussion: Fish Stripes and AZ Snake Pit
Robert MacLeod / Globe and Mail:
Sanchez has strong outing but Jays bats fall short in loss to Angels  —  The daily pregame bull session John Gibbons conducts for the benefit of the media eventually swung around to the curious move the Miami Marlins made on Monday, choosing Dan Jennings to be their new manager.
Discussion: Bluebird Banter and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Ortiz, Napoli Homer as Red Sox Top Rangers 4-3  —  BOSTON — David Ortiz and Mike Napoli each homered and drove in two runs, Wade Miley pitched seven strong innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Tuesday night.  —  Boston got a scare when Leonys Martin led off the ninth …
Discussion: Over the Monster
Associated Press:
Norris' 2-Run Double in 8th Lifts Padres Over Cubs 4-3  —  SAN DIEGO — Derek Norris hit a two-run double with one out in the eighth and James Shields struck out 11 in seven innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-3 victory against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
Associated Press:
Ramirez, Cabrera Spur Rays to 2nd Straight Win  —  ATLANTA — Erasmo Ramirez won his second straight start, Asdrubal Cabrera homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Tuesday night.  —  Evan Longoria and Logan Forsythe both drove in a run for Tampa Bay, which has won two straight and five of seven.
Discussion: Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Grichuk, Cardinals Rough Up Niese in 10-2 Win  —  NEW YORK — Randal Grichuk had three extra base hits and drove in three runs a night after striking out five times, Mark Reynolds homered among his three hits and the St. Louis Cardinals teed off on Mets starter Jonathon Niese for a 10-2 victory over New York on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Amanda Comak / Curly W Live:
Nationals recall INF Wilmer Difo, place Jayson Werth on 15-day DL  —  Facebook: Nationals  —  The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Wilmer Difo from Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday and placed outfielder Jayson Werth on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 16, with a left wrist contusion.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
A's running out of time to recover from lackluster start  —  FOX Sports  —  Few expected Sam Fuld and the A's would have their backs against the wall so early in the season.  —  We're only in mid-May, and we've already seen the Yankees, Giants, Red Sox and White Sox recover from seemingly devastating slides.
Associated Press:
Carter, Rasmus Homer to Back Hernandez as Astros Beat A's  —  HOUSTON — Chris Carter and Colby Rasmus each hit two-run homers, Roberto Hernandez pitched six strong innings to help the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 6-4 on Tuesday night.  —  Carter hit his homer off the facade …
Associated Press:
Ventura, 2 Relievers Shut Out Reds, 3-0  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Yordano Ventura, Kelvin Herrera and Wade Davis combined on a four-hitter and the Kansas City Royals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Tuesday night.  —  The Royals, who beat the New York Yankees 6-0 on Sunday …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Hundley's Homer Lifts Rockies to 6-5 Win Over Phillies  —  DENVER — Nick Hundley hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat Philadelphia 6-5 on Tuesday night to snap the Phillies' six-game winning streak.  —  Hundley lined a 1-2 pitch from reliever Justin De Fratus (0-1) into the seats in left-center.
Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
No coming back for White Sox against Indians, Bauer; win streak stopped at 6  —  With 12 comeback wins in their pocket, maybe the White Sox felt like they had the Indians where they wanted them, trailing most of the night Tuesday.  —  Having that come-from-behind mojo has kept the Sox amped …
 
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets To Sign Cuban Catcher Lednier Ricardo
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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Mets DFA Nieuwenhuis, promote Ceciliani from Triple-A
 

 
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