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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Hector Olivera Receives 82-Game Suspension  —  Braves outfielder Hector Olivera has accepted an 82-game suspension, without pay, under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy, the league announced this afternoon.  Olivera has been on paid administrative leave for much of the season …
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David Adler / MLB.com:
Urias' debut heightens spotlight on Dodgers-Mets  —  For a May game, the stage doesn't get much bigger than a Friday night series opener in New York — and that's exactly what will await Dodgers uber prospect Julio Urias in his Major League debut.  —  Just 19 years old, the left-hander …
Discussion: True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Hector Olivera gets 82-game ban under domestic violence policy  —  NEW YORK — Atlanta Braves outfielder Hector Olivera has accepted a suspension without pay through Aug. 1 for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers To Promote Julio Urias  —  The Dodgers expect to purchase the contract of top pitching prospect Julio Urias for his MLB debut on Friday, per a club announcement.  It appears that the club is waiting to officially make the move until it's necessary to do so tomorrow.
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Associated Press:
Dodgers Beat Reds 3-1 Behind Kazmir to Complete 3-Game Sweep
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Seth Berkman / New York Times:
Alex Rodriguez Goes Quietly in His Return, and So Do the Yankees  —  A few minutes before the first pitch of Thursday's game between the Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays, Alex Rodriguez was introduced as the designated hitter for the first time since May 4, when a strained right hamstring sent him to the disabled list.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Pinstripe Alley
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mike Moustakas Out For Season With Torn ACL  —  3:58pm: Moustakas is indeed out for the season, manager Ned Yost confirmed to reporters, including Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star (Twitter link).  —  3:17pm: The Royals announced today (via Twitter) that third baseman Mike Moustakas …
Kate Feldman / New York Daily News:
Jennie Finch to make history as first woman to manage men's professional baseball team  —  Jennie Finch is about to make history.  —  The softball legend will become the first woman to manage a men's professional baseball team when she takes over as a guest manager for the Atlantic League Bridgeport Bluefish on Sunday.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Marlins' Fernandez Strikes Out 12 Rays in Sixth Straight Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 26, 2016, 4:19 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jose Fernandez struck out 12 in seven innings Thursday and won his sixth straight start for the Miami Marlins, a 9-1 decision over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Fish Stripes
Associated Press:
Harrison's 2-Run Double Helps Pirates Top Diamondbacks 8-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 26, 2016, 5:28 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PITTSBURGH — Josh Harrison came off the bench to hit a two-out, two-run double in the sixth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Thursday.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Sluggin' Seattle: Lind's 6 RBIs Lead Mariners Past A's 13-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 26, 2016, 1:09 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Adam Lind hit home runs in his first two at-bats and had a season-best six RBIs while the Seattle Mariners scored a season-high in runs in a 13-3 rout of the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.
Discussion: Lookout Landing and Yahoo Sports
Joe Cowley / Chicago Sun Times:
Joakim Noah has told teammates he's done with the Bulls  —  Joakim Noah may have belted out his last primal scream in a Bulls uniform.  —  Noah has been telling teammates in recent weeks that he was done with the organization once free agency begins, and “has no trust in the front office getting …
Associated Press:
Matz wins 7th straight, Mets beat Nats 2-0 to take series … WASHINGTON — Steven Matz pitched through the eighth inning for the first time in his big league career, and the most satisfying pitch was his final one, a sinker to Bryce Harper.  —  With Harper walking to the plate …
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Pitcher Kelly scheduled to make second Braves start  —  Braves interim manager Brian Snitker said right-hander Casey Kelly is in line to make his second start of the season on Saturday at Turner Field.  —  Kelly made his first start Sunday at Philadelphia and threw a bullpen session on Wednesday at Turner Field.
 
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