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8:10 PM ET, May 29, 2016

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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 …
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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Chase Utley homers twice after Noah Syndergaard ejected for pitch  —  NEW YORK — Noah Syndergaard denied purposely whizzing a 99 mph fastball behind Chase Utley as payback for the second baseman's slide during the 2015 National League Division Series.  —  Regardless of his intent, Syndergaard was ejected in the third inning.
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Associated Press:
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 …
Associated Press:
Syndergaard Ejected After Throwing Behind Utley; Collins Hot
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
David Wright's neck discomfort concerns Mets GM Sandy Alderson
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
New York Daily News:
Mets' Jacob deGrom ‘not worried’ about decreased fastball velocity in spring training
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 29, 2016, 7:18 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Archie Bradley struck out a career-high nine in 7 1/3 innings, Arizona had its second straight five-run second inning and the Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 6-3 Sunday,  —  Recalled from Triple-A, Bradley (2-0) allowed three runs, four hits and a walk.
Discussion: Minor League Ball and AZ Snake Pit
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Associated Press:
Villar, Lucroy Spark Brewers in 5-4 Win Over Reeling Reds  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 29, 2016, 5:48 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MILWAUKEE — Jonathan Lucroy drove in three runs and the Milwaukee Brewers earned a 5-4 victory over the reeling Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.  —  Lucroy finished with nine RBIs in the series.
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Associated Press:
Reds Snap 11-Game Skid, Beat Brewers 7-6 After Overturned DP
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Butler Sparks Athletics Rally in 4-2 Win Over Tigers  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 29, 2016, 7:24 P.M. E.D.T.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Billy Butler delivered a pinch hit, two-run single in the sixth and the Oakland Athletics rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Associated Press:
Kim, Tillman Lead Orioles to 6-4 Win Over Indians  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 29, 2016, 4:54 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CLEVELAND — Hyun Soo Kim's first major league home run broke a seventh-inning tie, and the Baltimore Orioles hung on for a 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.
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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Associated Press:
Royals Score 7 in 9th to Beat White Sox 8-7; Perez Hurt
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
To keep Diaz playing, Cards set to test versatility of veterans  —  WASHINGTON  • Back when he packed four gloves for every trip and expected to need them, Ben Zobrist knew he'd be in the lineup but not where he'd play in the field.  A coach would tell him each night the glove he'd start …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Designate Ruben Tejada For Assignment
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Strasburg Improves to 9-0, Nationals Down Cardinals 10-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 29, 2016, 5:15 P.M. E.D.T.  —  WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg won his 12th consecutive decision dating to last season and Jayson Werth connected for a pinch-hit grand slam to help the Washington Nationals close …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
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.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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.
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.
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 …
 
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