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Bob McManaman / USA Today:
How does that Jean Segura trade by Diamondbacks look now?  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks knew exactly what they were getting when they signed Zack Greinke.  Who didn't?  —  They reassured everyone they knew what they were doing, too, when they traded for Shelby Miller.  —  Would they be able to count on Paul Goldschmidt?
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Associated Press:
Greinke, Diamondbacks Too Much for Cardinals, 7-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 5:27 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. LOUIS — Zack Greinke threw eight strong innings and Paul Goldschmidt drove in a pair of runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.
New York Daily News:
Mets' Terry Collins ‘really concerned’ about Lucas Duda's bad back  —  Terry Collins isn't expecting a favorable prognosis on Lucas Duda.  —  The slugging first baseman was sent for tests Sunday morning on his balky back, before sitting out for the fourth time in the Mets' past six games.
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Pirates' Ryan Vogelsong hit in head by pitch  —  Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ryan Vogelsong left PNC Park in an ambulance Monday after being struck in the head by a pitch.  —  Batting with the bases loaded in the bottom of the second, Vogelsong had an -2 count when a pitch …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins, Sean Burnett Agree To Minor League Deal  —  The Twins and left-handed reliever Sean Burnett have agreed to a minor league pact, reports Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN (Twitter link).  The Munsey Sports client opted out of a contract with the Braves last week.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Bautista, Donaldson Homers Propel Blue Jays Over Twins 3-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 5:03 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Jose Bautista and Josh Donaldson started the game with back-to-back home runs off Phil Hughes in a three-run first inning, and Marcus Stroman bounced …
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Fox Sports:
Gray put on DL by A's because of strained muscle  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Athletics ace Sonny Gray has been put on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained trapezius muscle near his right shoulder blade.  —  Oakland made the move Sunday, two days after Gray threw three wild pitches …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Send Sonny Gray To DL, Recall Daniel Coulombe
Associated Press:
Tigers Beat Rays 9-4 but Zimmermann, Cabrera Hurt  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 4:27 P.M. E.D.T.  —  DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez homered, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 on Sunday despite losing starter Jordan Zimmermann to a strained groin in the sixth inning.
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Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Kiermaier knew injury was serious before diagnosis
Dave Birkett / Detroit Free Press:
Ex-Lions QB Kramer gets help after suicide attempt after years of pain  —  ERIK KRAMER FLEW HOME LAST JULY, AFTER A MONTHLONG STAY IN ANN ARBOR, AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY BEGAN PLANNING HIS DEATH.  —  Erik Kramer flew home to California last July, after finishing a month-long stay …
Discussion: ProFootballTalk and Sportsnet.ca
Associated Press:
Hamels Fans 11, Rangers Down Keuchel, Astros 9-2 for Sweep  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 5:09 P.M. E.D.T.  —  HOUSTON — Cole Hamels fanned a season-high 11 in eight sparkling innings and the Texas Rangers jumped on Dallas Keuchel early, cruising to an easy 9-2 win over the Houston Astros …
Associated Press:
Ortiz Gets 4 Hits, Bradley's Streak at 27, Bosox Top Indians  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 5:27 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BOSTON — David Ortiz went 4 for 4 with a solo home run and a double that sent a fan flying, Jackie Bradley Jr. extended his hitting streak to 27 games and the Boston Red Sox beat …
Associated Press:
Scherzer Pitches 8 Innings to Help Nats Beat Marlins 8-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 22, 2016, 4:15 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MIAMI — Max Scherzer eased up on the strikeouts but allowed only two runs in eight innings Sunday to help the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Dennis Lin / The San Diego Union-Tribune stories:
Padres' Single-A manager resigns  —  Francisco Morales has left San Diego's affiliate in Lake Elsinore … Francisco Morales has resigned as manager of the Padres' High Single-A affiliate in Lake Elsinore, according to sources.  It is unclear whether Morales, who had been in his third season …
Discussion: Baseball America
 
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