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Wright swings away, gives Mets 5-4 comeback win over Brewers … NEW YORK — David Wright knew there was only one way to ensure he had the green light on 3-0: Don't look down for a sign. — “I learned a long time ago it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission,” he said with a wry smile.
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Lucas Duda (back) scratched, has MRI; status uncertain — New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda was scratched from the starting lineup Saturday as he continues to deal with issues in his lower back. How long he'll be out remains to be seen. — Duda had an MRI and was examined by a doctor Saturday.
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ESPN:
Yankees' dugout victimized by plumbing issues at Oakland Coliseum — OAKLAND, Calif. — There were plumbing issues in the visitors dugout at the Oakland Coliseum before the start of Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. — Several maintenance workers spent nearly an hour trying …
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Plumbing issues in Yankees' dugout at Oakland Coliseum — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) There were plumbing issues in the visitor's dugout at the Oakland Coliseum before the start of Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. — Several maintenance workers spent nearly an hour trying to fix …
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Associated Press:
Solarte Draws Bases-Loaded BB in 11th, Padres Walk Off Again — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 2:54 A.M. E.D.T. — SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres will take a game-ending walk as readily as they will a winning homer. — Yangervis Solarte, fresh off the disabled list …
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Gaslamp Ball and True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Cain Homers, 5 Royals Pitchers Combine to Stop White Sox — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 21, 2016, 5:39 P.M. E.D.T. — CHICAGO — Lorenzo Cain hit a solo home run and five Kansas City pitchers combined to allow seven hits in the Royals' 2-1 victory over the slumping Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
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Associated Press:
Jose Fernandez Pitches Marlins Past Nationals 3-2 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 21, 2016, 10:42 P.M. E.D.T. — MIAMI — Jose Fernandez pitched six innings and then led the dugout celebration as Miami made him a winner again at Marlins Park by beating Washington 3-2 Saturday night.
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Associated Press:
Gutierrez Homers, Mariners Beat Reds 4-0 With Junior Honored — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 21, 2016, 7:18 P.M. E.D.T. — CINCINNATI — Franklin Gutierrez hit a three-run homer that landed high in the upper deck on Saturday, and Felix Hernandez allowed only four singles in six innings …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Jason Heyward scheduled for MRI Saturday — Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward will undergo an MRI Saturday morning to determine the severity of an injury to his right side. — “My lower rib bone and hip bone hit each other,” Heyward said of his diving catch of a deep drive hit …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Designate Neil Ramirez For Assignment — The Cubs have designated reliever Neil Ramirez for assignment, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times tweets. The move clears roster space for outfielder Matt Szczur, who was activated today. Jason Heyward's MRI on his injured side revealed …
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies recalled right-hander Jordan Lyles from Triple-A — The Denver Post — Colorado Rockies manager Walt Weiss walks in the dugout before a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Scottsdale, Ariz., Saturday, April 2, 2016. (Jeff Chiu, The Associated Press)
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Draft Notes: Phillies, Reds, Puk, Pint — With the 2016 MLB Draft approaching on June 9, here's a quick roundup of links on how the first round might play out. — The Phillies will take Florida lefty A.J. Puk with the top overall pick, MLB.com's Jim Callis projects.
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Associated Press:
Bautista, Blue Jays Hammer Twins 9-3 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 20, 2016, 11:09 P.M. E.D.T. — MINNEAPOLIS — Jose Bautista hit a three-run home run to break open the game in the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays slugged their way to a 9-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
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Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
Twins' Paul Molitor still has Terry Ryan's support
Twins' Paul Molitor still has Terry Ryan's support
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