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Dennis Lin / The San Diego Union-Tribune stories:
Padres discussing potential Shields trade with White Sox … PHOENIX — The Padres are discussing a potential trade of right-hander James Shields with the Chicago White Sox, and it appears those talks have significant momentum, sources familiar with the discussions said Saturday.
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Hosmer Homers, Drives in 4, as Royals Top White Sox 7-5  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 27, 2016, 11:27 P.M. E.D.T.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eric Hosmer had three hits, including a home run, and drove in four runs as the Kansas City Royals rallied to defeat the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Friday night.
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Hendricks Pitches 5-Hitter, Cubs Beat Phillies 4-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 28, 2016, 5:06 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Kyle Hendricks pitched a five-hitter for his second career complete game, Dexter Fowler hit a leadoff homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Saturday.
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Soler, Ross, Bryant hit long HRs as Cubs pound Phillies 6-2 (Yahoo Sports)
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Salvador Perez leaves Royals game after collision  —  Catcher leaves game after colliding with third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert while going for a popup  —  He had to be helped off the field  —  Royals catcher Salvador Perez was injured in a collision with third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert during …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and Royals Review
Associated Press:
Granderson's homer in 9th leads Mets over Dodgers 6-5 … NEW YORK — Curtis Granderson stepped to the plate in a bottom of the ninth inning he never expected to see, surprised Jeurys Familia had blown a four-run lead.  —  An 0-for-11 slide had dropped his average to .195.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox To Activate Eduardo Rodriguez, Move Clay Buchholz To Pen  —  The Red Sox have some important pitching changes in the works, as Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports on Twitter.  Manager John Farrell says that the club will activate lefty Eduardo Rodriguez to start on Tuesday …
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Mark Polishuk / ESPN:
Clay Buchholz loses spot in Red Sox rotation
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Associated Press:
Piscotty, Cardinals Slam Scherzer, Nationals 6-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 27, 2016, 9:48 P.M. E.D.T.  —  WASHINGTON — Stephen Piscotty hit a grand slam off Max Scherzer during a five-run third inning and Jaime Garcia quieted the Washington Nationals lineup as the St. Louis Cardinals won 6-2 on Friday night.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Trout, Pujols Lift Angels to 7-2 Win Over Astros  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 28, 2016, 1:06 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout had a three-run double and Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer in a big third inning to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 7-2 on Friday night.
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Acquire James Loney From Padres  —  The Mets have acquired first baseman James Loney from the Padres for cash considerations, the Padres have announced.  Loney had an opt-out in his minor-league deal with the Friars, although the move that brings him to New York is a trade.
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Chatwood Leads Rockies to 5-2 Win Over Sizzling Giants  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 28, 2016, 12:21 A.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Tyler Chatwood threw seven masterful innings, Charlie Blackmon had one of Colorado's three run-scoring doubles and the Rockies beat San Francisco 5-2 on Friday night …
Associated Press:
Markakis Has 2-Run Single in 8th, Braves Top Marlins 4-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 27, 2016, 11:01 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ATLANTA — Nick Markakis hit a tie-breaking, two-run single off third baseman Nick Prado's glove with two outs and the bases loaded in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat …
Discussion: Talking Chop and Fish Stripes
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Matheny ‘sick and tired’ of answering bunt questions  —  Photo By David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com  —  WASHINGTON  • The reason Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has settled on a standard, repeatable response when asked about a failed bunt attempt, he explained Friday …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Designate Ruben Tejada For Assignment  —  The Cardinals have announced that they've designated infielder Ruben Tejada for assignment.  Mark Saxon of ESPN.com was first to report on Twitter that the DFA was likely.  Tejada's roster spot will be taken by Matt Carpenter, who's returning from the paternity list.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and MLB Daily Dish
 
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