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8:55 AM ET, May 31, 2016

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Billy Witz / New York Times:
Yankees' Late Surge Falls Short Against the Blue Jays  —  TORONTO — The Toronto right-hander Marco Estrada shut the Yankees out on three hits over eight innings and then watched the bullpen nearly toss away his handiwork as the Blue Jays hung on for a 4-2 victory over the Yankees on Monday.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Bluebird Banter
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dustin Ackley Diagnosed With Torn Shoulder Labrum
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Chad Jennings / lohud.com:
Pregame notes: ‘In the long run, this should make him better’
C.J. Nitkowski / Fox Sports:
What's to thank for Matt Harvey's newfound form?  —  Matt Harvey on Monday took a big step toward righting the ship.  Here's a look inside the change.  —  With his back against the wall, Matt Harvey delivered in a big way Monday afternoon for the New York Mets against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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Associated Press:
Harvey Rediscovers Form, Leads Mets Over White Sox 1-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 3:57 P.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — Matt Harvey rediscovered his form with seven dominant innings of two-hit ball, Neil Walker homered off Jose Quintana, and the New York Mets beat Chicago 1- Monday …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Bogaerts Hit Streak at 23 as Red Sox Beat Orioles 7-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 4:48 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BALTIMORE — Xander Bogaerts extended his hitting streak to 23 games and drove in two runs, Jackie Bradley put Boston ahead for good with a sixth-inning homer and the Red Sox beat …
Discussion: Over the Monster and Yahoo Sports
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Jason Mastrodonato / Boston Herald:
How Dave Dombrowski nearly blocked Eduardo Rodriguez's path to Red Sox
Associated Press:
Graveman Ends Long Skid in A's 3-2 Win Over Twins  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 6:48 P.M. E.D.T.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Coco Crisp homered leading off the game, Khris Davis hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Monday.
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Associated Press:
Butler Sparks Athletics Rally in 4-2 Win Over Tigers
Discussion: Bless You Boys and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Martinez, Carpenter Help Cardinals Shut Down Brewers 6-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 5:21 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MILWAUKEE — Matt Carpenter had four hits and scored three times, Carlos Martinez pitched eight innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 on Monday.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos and Yahoo Sports
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Associated Press:
Villar, Lucroy Spark Brewers in 5-4 Win Over Reeling Reds
Discussion: Purple Row and Viva El Birdos
Associated Press:
Mallex Smith's 3-Run Triple Powers Braves Past Giants, 5-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 4:09 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ATLANTA — Mallex Smith hit a three-run triple in the second inning, Mike Foltynewicz continued his recent upswing by allowing only three hits and one run in six-plus innings …
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Associated Press:
Pence Has 3 of Giants' 8 Doubles in 8-3 Win Over Rockies
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles and Purple Row
Associated Press:
Locke Tosses Three-Hit Shutout Against Marlins  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 10:00 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MIAMI — Jeff Locke tossed a three-hitter and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 10-0 on Monday night.  —  Gregory Polanco's grand slam, Sean Rodriguez's two-run homer …
Discussion: Fish Stripes and Bucs Dugout
Associated Press:
Seattle Uses 2 Big Innings to Rout San Diego 9-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 7:15 P.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Kyle Seager's two-run homer in the sixth inning snapped a 2-all tie and Dae-Ho Lee's three-run shot capped a five-run eighth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday.
Discussion: Lookout Landing and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Hosmer Hits 3-Run Homer as Royals Top Rays 6-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 11:33 P.M. E.D.T.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eric Hosmer hit a three-run homer after Lorenzo Cain drove in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Monday night.
Discussion: Royals Review and Sportsnet.ca
Associated Press:
Daniel Murphy Drives in 3, Nationals Rally Past Phillies 4-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 10:09 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PHILADELPHIA — Daniel Murphy hit a solo homer and tiebreaking two-run single, Tanner Roark threw seven sharp innings and the Washington Nationals held on for a 4-3 win …
Discussion: Federal Baseball
ESPN:
2016 Week 8 MLB Power Rankings  —  Eight weeks, eight No. 1 rankings for the Chicago Cubs — and the voters were again unanimous.  —  The No. 2 hole?  That's a whole other story.  Three teams got second-place nods on at least one ballot this week, and while the Boston Red Sox held …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
 
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Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann says he's ready, slated to start Friday
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
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