Top News:
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jason Heyward could return to Cubs lineup by end of Cardinals series — Chicago Tribune — The discomfort in Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward's right side has subsided to the point where he might return to the lineup Tuesday night. — “If it was up to me, I'd be playing right now …
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue and Bleacher Nation
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' flaws show again in loss to Cardinals as skid reaches three
Cubs' flaws show again in loss to Cardinals as skid reaches three
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos and Bleacher Nation
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Victorino's tenure with the Iowa Cubs comes to a close
Victorino's tenure with the Iowa Cubs comes to a close
Discussion:
Phillies Nation
Eric Wilbur / Boston Globe:
Jackie Bradley Jr. and the statistical mythology of the hitting streak — It isn't the longest...yet. — But is Jackie Bradley Jr.'s current hitting streak the greatest of its kind in Red Sox history? — With a hit on Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park …
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com, Over the Monster and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Tomlin Wins Again as Indians Beat Sale, White Sox 6-2 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 24, 2016, 11:12 P.M. E.D.T. — CHICAGO — Josh Tomlin beat Chris Sale in a one-sided matchup of unbeaten pitchers and Francisco Lindor had three hits, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com, South Side Sox and Let's Go Tribe
Associated Press:
Yanks Back at .500, Beat Blue Jays 6-0 Behind Eovaldi — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 24, 2016, 10:07 P.M. E.D.T. — NEW YORK — For the first time since the second week of the season, the New York Yankees are back at .500. — A resurgent Nathan Eovaldi combined with his bullpen …
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter
Associated Press:
Correa's RBI Single in 13th Lifts Astros Over Orioles 3-2 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 25, 2016, 12:48 A.M. E.D.T. — HOUSTON — Carlos Correa's tiebreaking single in the 13th inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Discussion:
Camden Chat
Associated Press:
Polanco Drives in 5, Pirates Crush Diamondbacks 12-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 24, 2016, 10:49 P.M. E.D.T. — PITTSBURGH — Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-best five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-1 on Tuesday night.
Discussion:
Bucs Dugout
Associated Press:
Strasburg Stays Perfect as Nats Beat Harvey and Mets 7-4 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 24, 2016, 10:03 P.M. E.D.T. — WASHINGTON — Steven Strasburg remained unbeaten with an 11-strikeout performance, and the Washington Nationals hit three of their season-high five home runs off struggling Matt Harvey …
Discussion:
Faith and Fear in Flushing, ESPN and Yahoo Sports
ESPN:
Three potential suitors if Yanks trade Beltran — Alex Rodriguez returns to the New York Yankees' lineup Tuesday to serve as the designated hitter, and Carlos Beltran spoke the other day about how much he's looking forward to returning to the outfield. — That Beltran will be part …
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles, Yahoo Sports and MLB Trade Rumors
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Erik Boland / Newsday:
Carlos Beltran's numbers say he's more productive as a DH
Carlos Beltran's numbers say he's more productive as a DH
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and Batter's Box Interactive …
Associated Press:
Hammel Stars on Mound, Plate in Cubs' Rout of Cardinals — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 24, 2016, 10:37 P.M. E.D.T. — ST. LOUIS — Jason Hammel pitched 7 1-3 stingy innings and had a two-run double in the Chicago's six-run first as the Cubs went on to rout the St. Louis Cardinals 12-3 on Tuesday night.
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports
Kyle Midura / WCAX-TV:
Vermont's most famous former baseball player's pitch for governor — Fringe candidates for public office often come out of Left Field. — But this year, the best nationally-known name on the lineup of candidates for governor comes out of the bullpen. — Former Red Sox and Expos pitcher Bill …
Discussion:
NBCSports.com, NESN.com, Hit & Run and USA Today
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Claim Asher Wojciechowski, Designate Tim Berry — The Marlins announced that they've claimed right-hander Asher Wojciechowski off waivers from the Astros and optioned him to Triple-A New Orleans. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, left-hander Tim Berry has been designated for assignment.
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
Associated Press:
Rays Hang On to Beat Marlins 4-3, Ending a 3-Game Slide — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 24, 2016, 3:55 P.M. E.D.T. — MIAMI — Jake Odorizzi allowed two hits in five shutout innings, Hank Conger hit a two-run single and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Tuesday.
Discussion:
Fish Stripes and DRaysBay