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2:30 PM ET, May 20, 2016

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New York Daily News:
Nationals star Bryce Harper ‘feels bad’ for Mets' Matt Harvey  —  Bryce Harper began Thursday's game 0-for-20 for his career against Matt Harvey, before extending that personal futility string by flying out in his first bat.  —  But the reigning NL MVP wasn't in any mood to gloat about breaking …
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Associated Press:
Unbeaten Strasburg fans 10, Nationals hammer Harvey, Mets … NEW YORK — Head down, Matt Harvey began to walk off the mound even before manager Terry Collins arrived to take the ball.  —  Harvey, and the booing Mets fans, had seen enough.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS
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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Mets will ‘take a look’ at skipping struggling Matt Harvey's next turn  —  NEW YORK — Mets right-hander Matt Harvey might not have a chance to redeem himself against the Washington Nationals next week.  —  After Harvey allowed a career-high nine runs in a career-low 2 2/3 innings …
Discussion: NESN.com
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays to sign J.P. Arencibia to minor-league deal  —  The Rays are set to sign C J.P. Arencibia to a minor-league deal, the Tampa Bay Times has learned.  —  3 Months Ago 3 Months Ago 3 Months Ago  —  Arencibia, 30, is expected to report initially to Triple-A Durham, but could provide …
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Tampa Bay Times:
Casali gets long-awaited Comerica appearance, as a Ray  —  DETROIT — Drafted by the Tigers in 2011, C Curt Casali naturally dreamed of one day playing in Comerica Park.  —  This weekend, he'll get that opportunity, though playing for the Rays against the Tigers.
Discussion: DRaysBay
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Sources: Rangers, City of Arlington will announce plans for new retractable-roof stadium; more info to come Friday afternoon  —  Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect information about a Friday announcement between Arlington and the Rangers.  —  The Rangers appear destined for a new stadium.
Associated Press:
Samardzija Pitches Giants to 8th Straight Win, 3-1 vs Padres  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 20, 2016, 12:15 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN DIEGO — Jeff Samardzija pitched eight strong innings, Joe Panik had four hits and Brandon Crawford homered for the NL West-leading San Francisco Giants …
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Associated Press:
Guerra Strikes Out 11 as Brewers Slow Cubs With 5-3 Win
Associated Press:
White Sox Edge Astros, 2-1; Sale Dominates, Moves to 9-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 19, 2016, 10:39 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Chris Sale went the distance on a masterful four-hitter on Thursday night, becoming the first major league pitcher since 2008 to win his first nine starts …
Associated Press:
Carpenter, Adams Lead Cardinals Over Rockies 13-7  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 19, 2016, 10:57 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. LOUIS — Matt Carpenter homered and drove in a career-high six runs and Matt Adams added four RBIs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 13-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night.
Chicago Business:
Ald.  Tunney delivers latest pitch on Wrigley plaza ordinance  —  The Chicago Cubs would be allowed to sell alcohol in an open-air plaza next to Wrigley Field during games, but not year-round, under a new plan introduced to the City Council today.  —  In the latest version of an ordinance …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Josh Reddick Suffers Fractured Left Thumb  —  Athletics outfielder Josh Reddick left tonight's game with what has been diagnosed as a fractured left thumb, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports (Twitter links).  That represents a major blow for an A's club that has already been hit hard by injuries.
Myron Hosea / Greenville News:
Drive pitching phenom Espinoza honing his many tools in Greenville  —  Walter Miranda has seen plenty of talented pitchers in his time as a professional pitching coach.  —  Some of them have had talent that stands apart from the rest.  He believes he's now seeing one such talented player every day.
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