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12:05 AM ET, May 25, 2016

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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 …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' flaws show again in loss to Cardinals as skid reaches three  —  Photos of the game at Busch Stadium on May 23, 2016.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Two weeks removed from playing virtually invincible baseball, the Cubs are experiencing the regression they anticipated.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos and Bleacher Nation
Arielle Aronson / Fox Sports:
Jason Heyward made Cubs catcher David Ross cry with his retirement gift
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 …
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Erik Boland / Newsday:
Carlos Beltran's numbers say he's more productive as a DH
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:
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: Yahoo Sports
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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
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Associated Press:
Suzuki's 4 Hits Help Marlins Rally Past Rays 7-6
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Fish Stripes
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 …
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 …
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
ESPN:
Patriots RB Dion Lewis' recovery has him on track for season opener  —  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots will continue to take a patient and conservative approach with running back Dion Lewis' recovery from a torn left ACL, but things are going well.
Discussion: NESN.com and ProFootballTalk
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Carson Smith To Undergo Tommy John Surgery  —  Red Sox reliever Carson Smith will require season-ending Tommy John surgery, the club has announced.  It's a big blow for Boston and the young reliever, who was acquired from the Mariners over the winter.  —  Smith, 26, had missed the start …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Jessica Kleinschmidt / FanDuel Insider:
Clint Barmes Explains Why He Retired During the 8th Inning of Triple-A Game  —  It was in the town of Reno, Nevada where Clint Barmes made the decision it would be the last game he'd play.  In front of a crowd of over 5,700 at Greater Nevada Field, Barmes walked into the dugout during …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:   Clint Barmes Retires
 
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Jordan Zimmermann has Grade 1 groin strain, likely to miss next start
Discussion: OutsidePitchMLB
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Victorino's tenure with the Iowa Cubs comes to a close
Discussion: Phillies Nation
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Notes: What's behind Jeff Samardzija's turnaround in 2016?
Discussion: Cincinnati.com and Red Reporter
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Have “Some Curiosity About” Padres' James Loney
Discussion: OutsidePitchMLB and MLB Daily Dish
Josh Noel / Chicago Tribune:
Change of T-shirt policy: ‘Try not to suck’ welcome at Busch Stadium
Discussion: CBS Chicago
BP Prospect / Baseball Prospectus:
Notes from the Field: May 24, 2016 by BP Prospect Staff
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles and Purple Row
New York Daily News:
Robinson Cano opens up to News about leaving New York, injury-plagued 2015 season and World …
Discussion: Beyond the Box Score
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Neil Greenberg / Washington Post:
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Discussion: ESPN and Federal Baseball
USA Today:
Mets hope Dominican prospects pick up another tool: Diplomas
Discussion: NBCSports.com
Associated Press:
Hill Wins Again, A's End Skid With 5-0 Victory vs Mariners
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Associated Press:
Kershaw Tosses 2-Hitter in Dodgers' 1-0 Win Over Reds
 

 
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