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Jon Tayler / SI.com:
Max Scherzer etches place in history with 20-strikeout performance — Max Scherzer strikes out 20 Tigers, ties nine-inning record … Add Favorite Favorite Added … Stop me if you've heard this one before: Max Scherzer has made history. The Nationals' ace and the author of two no-hitters …
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Associated Press:
Orioles Rally to Beat Tigers 7-5 for 5th Straight Win — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 12, 2016, 10:40 P.M. E.D.T. — BALTIMORE — Jonathan Schoop hit a tiebreaking two-run triple in the seventh inning, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 Thursday night …
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Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
What To Expect: Steven Moya
What To Expect: Steven Moya
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
John Lackey on Christian Bethancourt home run trot: 'He'll learn' — CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs pitcher John Lackey was apparently upset with the way San Diego Padres catcher Christian Bethancourt reacted after hitting a home run in the Padres' 1-0 win over the Cubs on Wednesday night. — EDITOR'S PICKS
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Astros-Red Sox Preview
Astros-Red Sox Preview
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Jake Arrieta: Worth more than Strasburg, won't give discount to Cubs
Jake Arrieta: Worth more than Strasburg, won't give discount to Cubs
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Associated Press:
Cueto Strong, Greinke Struggles Again as Giants Top D'Backs — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 13, 2016, 1:12 A.M. E.D.T. — PHOENIX — Johnny Cueto pitched seven strong innings for San Francisco, Zack Greinke had another rough outing at home for Arizona and the Giants opened a four-game series …
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Associated Press:
Shields Strong, Upton Homers and Padres Beat Brewers 3-0 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 12, 2016, 11:21 P.M. E.D.T. — MILWAUKEE — James Shields had a season-high nine strikeouts in seven innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Profar understands future might not be with Rangers — Healthy, happy shortstop OK with another organization — No shoulder issues since returning to regular duty — Hitting needs work before coming back to MLB — ROUND ROCK — Jurickson Profar feels good in his first regular …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Acquire Anthony Ranaudo — The White Sox have acquired righty Anthony Ranaudo from the Rangers, according to an announcement from Texas VP of communications John Blake. Right-hander Matt Ball will go back in return. — Ranaudo, 26, was once regarded as a significant prospect with the Red Sox …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees To Promote Gary Sanchez — The Yankees are set to promote top catching prospect Gary Sanchez, according to Shane Hennigan, a beat writer for the club's Triple-A affiliate (Twitter link). Sanchez earned a very brief promotion last year, but that came only at the very end of the regular season.
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Reuters:
Rangers Pitcher Darvish Says Elbow Strength Is Back — ROUND ROCK, Texas — Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish went four strong innings in a rehabilitation start on Thursday as he edges closer to a return to the Majors after missing last season due to elbow surgery.
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Lone Star Ball
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Acquire Jhan Marinez, Designate Michael Kirkman — The Brewers have acquired righty Jhan Marinez from the Rays, according to a club announcement. To clear roster space, southpaw Michael Kirkman was designated for assignment. — Marinez, 27, has seen scattered major league time in parts of three seasons dating back to 2010.
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Associated Press:
Mariners Sitting Atop AL West as Optimism Grows — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 12, 2016, 4:28 P.M. E.D.T. — SEATTLE — When new general manager Jerry Dipoto went about rebuilding the Seattle Mariners in the offseason, he bet heavily on the rebound. — Dipoto believed the Mariners …
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Ned Yost says Kris Medlen is experiencing shoulder issue — NEW YORK — Before Wednesday's 7-3 victory over the New York Yankees, Royals manager Ned Yost said right-hander Kris Medlen would “more than likely” make his next start on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves at Kauffman Stadium.
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