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Syndergaard Ejected After Throwing Behind Utley; Collins Hot — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 29, 2016, 1:39 A.M. E.D.T. — NEW YORK — Whether he wanted revenge or not, Noah Syndergaard never got it Saturday night. What he did get was ejected in the top of the third inning.
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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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Utley answers with slam, solo HR as Dodgers rout Mets … NEW YORK — After the New York Mets missed, Chase Utley connected twice. — Utley hit a grand slam and a solo homer after Noah Syndergaard threw a 99 mph fastball behind his back, and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep a season-high five times …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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Reds Snap 11-Game Skid, Beat Brewers 7-6 After Overturned DP — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 28, 2016, 8:48 P.M. E.D.T. — MILWAUKEE — Joey Votto scored the go-ahead run in the ninth after an inning-ending double play was overturned, and the Cincinnati Reds snapped their 11-game losing streak …
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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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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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Associated Press:
Goldschmidt Homers in Big Inning, D-Backs Beat Padres 8-7 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 29, 2016, 1:54 A.M. E.D.T. — PHOENIX — Paul Goldschmidt homered during a five-run second inning, Michael Bourn had three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 8-7 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
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Darvish Wins 1st Start Since 2014 as Rangers Top Pirates 5-2 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 28, 2016, 10:36 P.M. E.D.T. — ARLINGTON, Texas — Yu Darvish struck out seven in five strong innings in his first start in the majors in almost 22 months, and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Saturday night.
