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Using Bonds' Bat, Ozuna Sparks Marlins Past Nationals — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 11:39 P.M. E.D.T. — WASHINGTON — Marcell Ozuna has benefited from having Barry Bonds as his hitting coach in a few ways. — For starters, Bonds is letting Ozuna use his bats …
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Nationals extend general manager Mike Rizzo through 2018 — WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals picked up the contract option for Mike Rizzo that keeps the president of baseball operations and general manager with the organization through the 2018 season. — Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Exercise Mike Rizzo's Option
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Logan Forsythe Out Four Weeks With Hairline Fracture Of Shoulder — The Rays have announced that second baseman Logan Forsythe has a hairline fracture of his left shoulder blade. They've placed him on the 15-day DL and recalled reliever Danny Farquhar to take his place on their active roster.
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Rays' Andriese Pitches Two-Hit Shutout in Win Over A's — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 9:12 P.M. E.D.T. — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Matt Andriese pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout and Brad Miller hit a two-run home run, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night.
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Stubbs' 10th-Inning HR Helps Rangers Win After Jays Rally — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 11:30 P.M. E.D.T. — ARLINGTON, Texas — Drew Stubbs homered with two outs in the 10th inning, helping the Texas Rangers beat Toronto 6-5 on Saturday night after the Blue Jays rallied …
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8 fatalities reported in bus rollover on U.S. 83 — Eight people have died and about 40 were taken to the hospital after a charter bus rolled over Saturday morning on North U.S. 83 in Webb County, authorities said. — The OGA Charters' bus, originating from the Rio Grande Valley …
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Arrieta Strikes Out 11, Rizzo Drives in 4, Cubs Beat Pirates — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 5:21 P.M. E.D.T. — CHICAGO — Unbeaten Jake Arrieta struck out 11 in eight innings, Anthony Rizzo drove in four runs and the Chicago Cubs remained perfect against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an 8-2 victory on Saturday.
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Yanks Use Big 3 in Bullpen to Secure 2-1 Win Over White Sox — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 4:06 P.M. E.D.T. — NEW YORK — Dellin Betances, Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman combined for eight strikeouts and scoreless relief as the New York Yankees used their three big bullpen arms …
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Schoop Hits 2 HRs, Orioles Beat Tigers for 7th Straight Win — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 10:12 P.M. E.D.T. — BALTIMORE — Jonathan Schoop hit two home runs, including a grand slam, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Detroit Tigers 9-3 Saturday night to stretch their winning streak to seven games.
David Harris / Orlando Sentinel:
Cops: Pizza delivery driver shot after running over Winter Garden officer — Winter Garden police shot a pizza deliver driver after authorities say he struck an officer with a vehicle outside Friday. … Privacy Policy — Winter Garden police shot a man after authorities say he struck …
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Collision at plate ends game, Phillies hold on vs. Reds 4-3 (Yahoo Sports) — Tyler Goeddel threw out Eugenio Suarez with Rupp holding onto the ball following a violent collision to end the game and the Philadelphia Phillies held on to beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 on Saturday night.
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Laylan Connelly / Orange County Register:
Red crab invasion: Beaches at Newport Beach, Laguna Beach covered by the tiny crustaceans — Newport Beach surfer Amanda Taylor went down to check out the waves Friday morning and was greeted by red crabs blanketing the sand. — “They're the trippiest things you've ever seen,” she said.
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Springer HR, 4 RBIs as Astros end Boston's 5-game win streak … BOSTON — George Springer made a big return to New England with an even bigger shot off a college teammate. — Springer hit a two-run homer off former UConn teammate Matt Barnes in the sixth inning, leading the Houston Astros …
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