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Associated Press:
Peavy Almost Perfect Through 7 as Giants Blank Braves 4-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 9:49 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ATLANTA — Jake Peavy faced the minimum 21 batters through seven innings, Denard Span drove in two runs with three hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday night.
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Blue Jays Acquire Former Closer Grilli From Braves  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 7:39 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ATLANTA — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired former closer Jason Grilli from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday for a pitching prospect.  —  A 39-year-old right-hander …
Nunzio Ingrassia / Fox Sports:
David Wright gets injection for potentially ‘serious’ neck injury  —  Larry Brown / Larry Brown Sports / Yardbarker  —  The New York Mets are one game behind the Nationals for first place in the NL East, but it appears the Mets could be without one of their leaders for some time.
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Danny Knobler / ESPN:
Injection in neck delays DL for Mets 3B David Wright  —  NEW YORK — Third baseman David Wright received an injection in his troublesome neck Tuesday, allowing him to avoid the disabled list for now but not guaranteeing he'll return to the New York Mets lineup anytime soon.
Discussion: ESPN and Associated Press
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Springer Sparks Astros to 8-5 Win Over Diamondbacks  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 7:49 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — George Springer has taken to the leadoff role these past eight games, lashing singles, homers, finding ways to get on base.  —  Houston manager A.J. Hinch isn't sure …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks, Edwin Escobar see positives in debut loss … Diamondbacks left-hander Edwin Escobar jammed Houston Astros hitters and broke their bats on Monday afternoon, and he watched as those swings produced base hits.  He saw his defense make costly mistakes behind him.
Associated Press:
Betts Hits 3 HRs, Has 5 RBIs as Red Sox Beat Orioles 6-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 10:19 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BALTIMORE — Mookie Betts hit a career-high three homers and drove in five runs, and the Boston Red Sox cruised past the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Tuesday night to open a three-game lead in the AL East.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Claim Neil Ramirez  —  The Brewers have claimed righty Neil Ramirez off waivers from the Cubs, according to SB Nation's Chris Cotillo (via Twitter).  Ramirez, who just turned 27, had been designated for assignment by Chicago.  —  Milwaukee is obviously in quite a different position than their division rivals.
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O's put Caleb Joseph on 15-day DL with testicular injury  —  BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles have placed backup catcher Caleb Joseph on the 15-day disabled list with a testicular injury.  —  Joseph was struck by a foul ball in the eighth inning of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Designate Colin Walsh  —  The Brewers have designated Rule 5 pick Colin Walsh, the team announced.  The infielder's roster spot will go to Neil Ramirez, who was claimed off waivers.  —  Walsh, 26, recorded just four hits in his 63 plate appearances on the year.
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
Associated Press:
Rockies Shortstop Jose Reyes Set for Return From Suspension  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 7:21 P.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes will report to Triple-A Albuquerque for a rehab assignment on Wednesday, the day after the former All-Star shortstop completes …
Discussion: Purple Row
Doug Thorburn / Baseball Prospectus:
Debut Ante: Julio Urias  —  Julio Urias entered the season ranked as the no. 2 prospect in the vaunted Dodgers system, stationed behind Corey Seager and in front of a bucket brigade of pitching prospects.  Urias is the youngest of the bunch, as he won't reach 20 years old until August of this year …
Tampa Bay Times:
Rays to ease Brad Boxberger back into closer role  —  KANSAS CITY — The Rays see RHP Brad Boxberger's return from the disabled list as the kind of move that will make their bullpen deeper and better.  —  And in no way divided by any closer controversy.  —  Manager Kevin Cash made it clear …
Discussion: DRaysBay
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Hosmer Hits 3-Run Homer as Royals Top Rays 6-2
Discussion: DRaysBay and Royals Review
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.
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Chad Jennings / lohud.com:
Pregame notes: ‘In the long run, this should make him better’
 
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