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Rob Rains / UPI:
Mookie Betts plays leading role in Boston Red Sox's victory over St. Louis Cardinals — ST. LOUIS — Mookie Betts did not waste any time Tuesday night in trying to build on his success from last week for the Boston Red Sox. — Playing his first game after being named the AL Player of the Week …
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Viva El Birdos
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Who really won Cards' startling Lackey-Craig trade with Red Sox? — ST. LOUIS • Less than 10 days ago, Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak skipped to Peoria to see the play of the club's lowest full-season affiliate. The Chiefs had a treat for him.
Joe Lyons / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals, Red Sox set for first of two at Busch
Cardinals, Red Sox set for first of two at Busch
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Viva El Birdos and Over the Monster
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Cole Hamels on possible return to Phillies: ‘I never leave the door closed’ — ARLINGTON, Texas - Two weeks ago, before Cole Hamels severely injured an abdominal muscle, the schedule presented a chance for another reunion here in the heart of Texas. Chase Utley and Carlos Ruiz have enjoyed …
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Phillies Nation and The Good Phight
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers run streak to seven behind Darvish's dominance — ARLINGTON — The good times keep rolling for the Texas Rangers. They beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 at Globe Life Park Tuesday night to extend their win streak to seven games. It's their longest win streak since winning seven in a row Aug. 27 to Sept. 3, 2016.
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The Good Phight and Lone Star Ball
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers win again as Beltre takes positive step
Rangers win again as Beltre takes positive step
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Sporting News
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Theo Epstein not worried about Cubs' record — CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein isn't wavering from his contention his team will turn things around soon, and that includes leadoff hitter Kyle Schwarber, who's hitting .187 after Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
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abc7chicago.com
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Joe Knowles / Chicago Tribune:
Could the spectacular (and erratic) Javier Baez be the Cubs' odd man? — Photos of Cubs infielder Javier Baez. — Chicago Tribune — Eventually — inevitably — somebody has to go. — The Cubs have a wealth of young position players and a dearth of young pitchers.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Rick Renteria happy with his White Sox bullpen management despite ‘mistake’ — Photos from the game on May 16, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. — Chicago Tribune — White Sox manager Rick Renteria didn't back down from his self-critique Tuesday about his bullpen management in Monday night's 5-3 loss to the Angels.
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South Side Sox
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Brett Smiley / Fox Sports:
White Sox's Todd Frazier ties game after throwing bat at pitch off the plate
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Tim Anderson returns to lineup as White Sox try to turn tide in Anaheim
Tim Anderson returns to lineup as White Sox try to turn tide in Anaheim
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South Side Sox
Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Chad Bell adds slider, shuts down Baltimore Orioles — Lefty Chad Bell showed off a new pitch as he helped give the Tigers a chance to get back into the game on Tuesday. — Bell entered the game after the Orioles had already scored seven times off lefty starter Matt Boyd in the third inning.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Designate Mike Aviles, Shake Up Pitching Staff — The Marlins have announced a host of roster moves, with the club designating infielder Mike Aviles for assignment to open a 40-man and active roster spot. He'll be replaced by fellow infielder Christian Colon, who was claimed yesterday.
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Fish Stripes and MLB Daily Dish
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Option Tom Koehler
Marlins Option Tom Koehler
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The Crawfish Boxes, MLB on Yahoo! Sports, MLB Daily Dish and Marlin Maniac
Associated Press:
Tomas, Greinke help Diamondbacks top reeling Mets again, 5-4 … PHOENIX — When the Arizona Diamondbacks made a mistake on the bases, they ended up stealing home. — That's how things are going for the New York Mets these days. — Paul Goldschmidt stole home when New York botched a rundown …
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CBS New York, MLB Trade Rumors and Faith and Fear in Flushing
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Tommy Milone falters as Mets' skid hits six games with loss to Diamondbacks — PHOENIX — You can't blame this one on the bullpen. Starter Tommy Milone allowed five runs Tuesday night and while the Mets struggling bullpen was able to hold the line, the Mets offense could not overcome that hole.
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AZ Snake Pit
Chris Ventra / New York Daily News:
Fantasy Baseball: Best platoon players to pick up off the waiver wire — The 2017 RotoExperts Xclusive Edge In-Season Fantasy Baseball Package is here! Get your ticket to a Fantasy Baseball Championship trophy. This comprehensive package gives you everything you need to manage your team …
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Chris Mitchell / New York Daily News:
Fantasy Baseball: Potential prospect promotions to keep an eye on — The 2017 RotoExperts Xclusive Edge In-Season Fantasy Baseball Package is here! Get your ticket to a Fantasy Baseball Championship trophy. This comprehensive package gives you everything you need to manage your team …
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia regains command, confidence in 7-1 win over Royals — KANSAS CITY — CC Sabathia desperately needed this one. — In his previous four starts, the 36-year-old lefty had allowed a staggering 22 earned runs on 30 hits in just 20.2 innings for a 9.58 ERA.
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George A. King III / New York Post:
CC Sabathia bounces back in big way as Yankees roll past Royals
CC Sabathia bounces back in big way as Yankees roll past Royals
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Pinstripe Alley
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
NL East Notes: Marlins, Mets, Ramirez, Fedde — Though a potential ownership change has many Marlins fans hoping for an increased payroll, FOX's Ken Rosenthal argues that any new owners should operate in familiar fashion and tear down the organization with an aggressive rebuild.
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New York Daily News and Federal Baseball
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
The Marlins need to tear down, even under a new owner
The Marlins need to tear down, even under a new owner
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Fish Stripes
Will Graves / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Harper blasts 13th homer, Nationals hold off Pirates 8-4 — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryce Harper belted his 13th home run, Ryan Zimmerman smacked a two-run double to add to his major league-leading RBI total and the Washington Nationals held off the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on Tuesday night.
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Bucs Dugout, Federal Baseball and Washington Post
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Red-hot Astros remain aggressive in their search for more pitching — The Astros, with a victory on Wednesday, would improve to 29-12 and match the Cubs' start after 41 games last season. — And club officials want the team to be stronger still. — The Astros remain interested in adding …
Alex Butler / UPI:
Cleveland Indians manager expertly trolls Tampa Bay Rays skipper — Kevin Cash had some explaining to do to the Tampa Bay Rays before their game Monday in Cleveland after his baseball stats were posted on the video board. — The culprit: Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona.
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Let's Go Tribe, Major League Baseball and Fox Sports