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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 …
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New York Daily News:
Matt Harvey Silent Knight act leaves Mets teammates flat, like his fastball  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Matt Harvey should know better.  You can't milk baseball stardom for all its worth, practically declare yourself a crossover celebrity with your every photo shoot and late-night talk show, and then run and hide from tough times.
David Lennon / Newsday:
With nothing to say to media, Matt Harvey's latest implosion should push him out of Mets' rotation … WASHINGTON — Matt Harvey talked his way into the rotation the last time the Mets considered removing him a few days ago.  Now that he's staying silent, after Tuesday's dumpster fire, he should be on his way out.
Chris Sosa / Chicago Tribune:
Everything you wanted to know about the new Kris Bryant mural in Wrigleyville  —  Renowned Chicago street artist Hebru Brantley and his friend and colleague Max Sansing, both South Side natives, created a new Kris Bryant mural at HVAC Pub in Wrigleyville.  Check out the photos that follow the project …
Discussion: CBS Chicago
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.
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: The Crawfish Boxes and Camden Chat
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 …
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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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Victorino's tenure with the Iowa Cubs comes to a close
Discussion: Phillies Nation
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' flaws show again in loss to Cardinals as skid reaches three
Discussion: Viva El Birdos and Bleacher Nation
Meghan Montemurro / delawareonline:
Mackanin pulls Herrera after lack of effort, sends message in loss  —  DETROIT - No matter the talent level of each player on his roster, manager Pete Mackanin demands full effort from anyone wearing a Phillies uniform.  —  He expects his standards to be met whether a guy is hitless …
Discussion: Fox Sports and Phillies Nation
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:
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:
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 …
 
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Marlins Claim Asher Wojciechowski, Designate Tim Berry
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
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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
Arielle Aronson / Fox Sports:
Jason Heyward made Cubs catcher David Ross cry with his retirement gift
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and Halos Heaven
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Carson Smith Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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Notes from the Field: May 24, 2016 by BP Prospect Staff
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles and Purple Row
 

 
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