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Associated Press:
Eovaldi Retires 18 Straight, Yankees Beat Arizona 4-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 19, 2016, 1:06 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Nathan Eovaldi retired the 18 batters he faced after allowing a freak leadoff base hit and the New York Yankees salvaged the final game of a three-game series …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit and Pinstripe Alley
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Teheran Guides Braves to 3-1 Win Over Pirates  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 18, 2016, 9:57 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PITTSBURGH — Julio Teheran allowed five hits in 7 2/3 crisp innings and the Atlanta Braves gave Brian Snitker his first victory as interim manager with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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KHON2:
2 suspects in police custody after Kalihi mom-and-pop store robberies  —  Editor's note: Since this story was first posted, police confirmed two suspects, both juveniles, have turned themselves in.  This post has been updated to reflect this new information.
Discussion: WSPA-TV
MLB.com:
Mets ride Thor, HRs to shutout vs. Max, Nats  —  NEW YORK — The battle between the Nationals and Mets began with flair Tuesday night at Citi Field, then it turned into an expected pitchers' duel that ended in a 2-0 win for New York in the first game of the season between the two rivals.
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Lindor's Homer in 12th Sends Indians Over Reds 8-7  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 18, 2016, 11:42 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CINCINNATI — Rajai Davis hit a tying, two-run homer in the ninth inning, and Francisco Lindor led off the 12th with another homer, powering the Cleveland Indians to an 8-7 victory …
Associated Press:
Wainwright's Arm, Holliday's Bat Pace Cardinals  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 18, 2016, 11:24 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. LOUIS — Adam Wainwright threw six-hit ball into the seventh inning in his best start of the season and Matt Holliday had a two-run double for the St. Louis Cardinals …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Bettis bests Garcia as Rox win 5th straight
Discussion: Rox Pile
Associated Press:
Bettis Leads Rockies to 5th Straight Win, 3-1 Over Cardinals
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Associated Press:
Angels' 5-Run 5th Inning Helps Beat Dodgers 8-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 19, 2016, 1:36 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout homered and the Los Angeles Angels broke the game open with five runs in the fifth inning to beat the Dodgers 8-1 on Wednesday night in the Freeway Series.
Discussion: True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Goeddel, Hellickson Lead Phillies Over Marlins 4-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 18, 2016, 4:26 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PHILADELPHIA — Another rookie had a big game, another starter pitched well and the bullpen was lights-out again.  —  It's a familiar theme for the surprising Philadelphia Phillies.
Associated Press:
Powerful Rays Beat Blue Jays 6-3 to Complete 3-Game Sweep  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 18, 2016, 11:18 P.M. E.D.T.  —  TORONTO — The Tampa Bay Rays have a reputation for defense and great pitching.  —  After another big win over the Blue Jays, the Rays have something else, too: the major league lead in home runs.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Geovany Soto Out Four To Six Weeks Due To Torn Meniscus  —  Angels catcher Geovany Soto will miss the next four to six weeks due to a torn meniscus in his right knee that will require surgery, GM Billy Eppler told reporters, including Pedro Moura of the L.A. Times (links to Twitter).
Discussion: Halos Heaven
D. Orlando Ledbetter / Atlanta Falcons blog:
Brandon Boykin to visit Falcons on Monday  —  FLOWERY BRANCH — Former Georgia cornerback Brandon Boykin, who's a free agent, is set to visit the Falcons on Monday.  —  Boykin was released by the Panthers on Monday.  He had some interest from the Falcons before signing with Carolina in March.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Acquire Jabari Blash From Mariners  —  3:47pm: Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune tweets that the Mariners will receive cash instead of a PTBNL in the deal.  —  3:06pm: The Padres have struck a deal to acquire outfielder Jabari Blash from the Mariners, per an announcement from Seattle.
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
 
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