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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox In Talks To Acquire James Shields From Padres  —  5:12pm: Jon Heyman of MLB Network corroborates Lin's report that the White Sox and Padres have discussed Shields, but he notes that other teams are also in the mix (Twitter link).  —  3:24pm: The White Sox and Padres are discussing …
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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.
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Hosmer Homers, Drives in 4, as Royals Top White Sox 7-5
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.
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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
David Wright's neck discomfort concerns Mets GM Sandy Alderson  —  NEW YORK — New York Mets third baseman David Wright was examined by a team doctor Saturday after complaining of neck discomfort.  —  Wright was not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers …
Discussion: 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
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Associated Press:
Royals Score 7 in 9th to Beat White Sox 8-7; Perez Hurt  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 28, 2016, 6:15 P.M. E.D.T.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brett Eibner's single capped the biggest ninth-inning comeback in Kansas City Royals history, a seven-run rally off David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle …
Associated Press:
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.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Yahoo Sports:
Soler, Ross, Bryant hit long HRs as Cubs pound Phillies 6-2 (Yahoo Sports)
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.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Mets are getting defensive about Dodgers' outfield tactics  —  The Dodgers allegedly tried to use markers for outfield positioning at Citi Field  —  The Dodgers are taking defensive positioning to another level — and the Mets are not happy about it.  —  The Mets contacted Major League Baseball …
Discussion: Inside the Dodgers
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: MLB Daily Dish and Amazin' Avenue
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 …
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.
Mark Polishuk / ESPN:
Clay Buchholz loses spot in Red Sox rotation  —  TORONTO — Clay Buchholz's early-season struggles have cost him his spot in the Boston Red Sox rotation.  —  Boston manager John Farrell announced today that the veteran right-hander will be moved to the bullpen, with Eduardo Rodriguez scheduled …
Discussion: ESPN
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox To Activate Eduardo Rodriguez, Move Clay Buchholz To Pen
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and MLB Daily Dish
 
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