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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.
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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The Good Phight and Phillies Nation
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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
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers run streak to seven behind Darvish's dominance
Rangers run streak to seven behind Darvish's dominance
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Minor League Ball, The Good Phight and Lone Star Ball
Fox Sports:
Royals, Vargas to take another shot at Yankees — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jason Vargas has the best ERA in the majors, 1.01, after seven starts. — However, the Kansas City Royals' left-hander, who starts Wednesday against New York, has had no success against the Yankees.
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Royals Review
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
A-Rod to make FS1 booth debut for Thursday's Yankees-Royals game
A-Rod to make FS1 booth debut for Thursday's Yankees-Royals game
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FanRag Sports
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
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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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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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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CBSSports.com, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Fish Stripes
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Option Tom Koehler
Marlins Option Tom Koehler
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, The Crawfish Boxes, 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
Tommy Milone falters as Mets' skid hits six games with loss to Diamondbacks
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AZ Snake Pit
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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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Nationals top pitching prospect Erick Fedde moving to relief role
Nationals top pitching prospect Erick Fedde moving to relief role
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NBCSports.com and District on Deck
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
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 …
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 …
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CBSSports.com, Purple Row, Pirates Breakdown and MLB Daily Dish
USA Today:
Houston Astros win for ninth time in 10 games as best start ever continues — The Houston Astros completed a quarter of their season Wednesday owning a pair of key distinctions. — Best team in baseball. Best team in franchise history. — Wednesday afternoon, both of those trends continued …
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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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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and South Side Sox
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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Talking Chop, Let's Go Tribe, Major League Baseball and Fox Sports
Jason Schwartz / ESPN:
Will the fire that makes Chris Sale great burn him out in Boston? — LAST JULY, Chris Sale stunned the baseball world when he used scissors to shred a set of 1976 White Sox throwback uniforms because he did not want to pitch in them. The story quickly went viral: Who on earth would do that?
ESPN:
Indians put Abraham Almonte on DL with biceps strain — Cleveland Indians outfielder Abraham Almonte is expected to miss three to five weeks with a high-grade strain of his biceps tendon, the team announced Wednesday. — Almonte was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday.