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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 — The Nationals have picked up president and general manager Mike Rizzo's option and will keep him through at least the 2018 season, James Wagner of the Washington Post was among those to report (Twitter link). The team had until June 15 to make a decision …
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Why Jose Reyes getting only a 51-game ban for domestic violence is a joke — DENVER — Jose Reyes was nowhere near Coors Field on Friday, banned from being there by Major League Baseball, but the former Met shortstop was a big topic at every ballpark around the league.
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LeMahieu, Wolters Have 2 RBIs Apiece, Rockies Beat Mets 7-4 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 11:48 P.M. E.D.T. — DENVER — DJ LeMahieu and Tony Wolters had two hits and two RBIs apiece and the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 7-4 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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Jo Craven McGinty / Wall Street Journal:
Why Joe DiMaggio's 56-Game Hit Streak Is So Enduring — Changes in baseball, particularly the handling of pitchers, diminish chances of matching the Yankee Clipper's feat — Seventy-five years ago this Sunday, Joltin' Joe DiMaggio bashed the first hit of his record-setting 56-game hitting streak.
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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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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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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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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
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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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.
Associated Press:
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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