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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Alex Rodriguez refuses to say if he was invited to Derek Jeter Night — KANSAS CITY — It seems A-Rod may have gotten snubbed by The Captain. — In an awkward session with reporters, Alex Rodriguez would not give a firm answer as to whether he was invited to Derek Jeter's jersey retirement last Sunday night.
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Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Hal Steinbrenner says Yankees won't deal top prospects any time soon
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
A-Rod to make FS1 booth debut for Thursday's Yankees-Royals game
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs recall reliever Pierce Johnson from Iowa, option Jeimer Candelario — The Cubs called up relief pitcher Pierce Johnson from Triple-A Iowa. — Chicago Tribune — In a surprising development, the Cubs recalled relief pitcher Pierce Johnson from Triple-A Iowa and optioned infielder Jeimer Candelario to Iowa.
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Joe Knowles / Chicago Tribune:
Could the spectacular (and erratic) Javier Baez be the Cubs' odd man?
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Theo Epstein not worried about Cubs' record
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abc7chicago.com and Associated Press
Tim Haberin / Fox Sports:
Tampa Bay Rays: Corey Dickerson bouncing back to Colorado heights — Corey Dickerson underwhelmed in his first year with the Tampa Bay Rays, but in 2017 he's looking much more like the hitter they acquired from the Rockies. — When the Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Corey Dickerson …
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Corey Dickerson boosts All-Star credentials as Rays beat Indians (w/video) — CLEVELAND — There were a few choice words people were calling Corey Dickerson last year as he struggled with myriad adjustments after his trade from Colorado while getting used to playing for the Rays, at sea level …
Alex Butler / UPI:
Cleveland Indians manager expertly trolls Tampa Bay Rays skipper
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Let's Go Tribe, DRaysBay, Talking Chop and Major League Baseball
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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Cincinnati.com:
Get your own hot dogs: Reds relievers no longer out in the cold in Wrigley … CONNECT — CHICAGO - Blake Wood did something no other Reds pitcher in the 101 years that the Cubs and Reds have played at Wrigley Field had every done. He ran out from the bullpen under the right-field bleachers and into the game.
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Bryan Price happy to have Amir Garrett back in Reds' rotation … CONNECT — CHICAGO - Bryan Price will get his “best starter” back on Thursday, not from injury but from an attempt to limit injuries. — Left-hander Amir Garrett will start Thursday for the Reds, his first start since being sent down to Triple-A on May 7.
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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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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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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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, Federal Baseball and Fox Sports
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Nationals top pitching prospect Erick Fedde moving to relief role
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District on Deck and NBCSports.com
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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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox to place top prospect Yoan Moncada on DL at Triple-A Charlotte — Photos of White Sox top infield prospect Yoan Moncada. — Chicago Tribune — The White Sox are expected to place top prospect Yoan Moncada on the seven-day disabled list at Triple-A Charlotte with a sore left thumb.
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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Dallas Morning News, The Good Phight and Phillies Nation
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Howie Kendrick still not close to returning for Phillies — ARLINGTON, Texas - Howie Kendrick sauntered toward shortstop Wednesday evening as Phillies batting practice began. He stood in a line with Andres Blanco and Ty Kelly and waited his turn to field some grounders hit by bench coach Larry Bowa.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' lineup gets boost as Choo returns — ARLINGTON — Shin-Soo Choo wasn't at 100 percent when he took the field Tuesday night for the Texas Rangers, but as he says, what player in the game is perfectly healthy? — Players play with nagging injuries daily, and his stiff lower back …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Perez up next for Rangers' MLB-leading rotation — ARLINGTON — Left-hander Martin Perez has dedicated himself to becoming a fearless thrower of strikes, a pitcher who trusts his stuff enough to throw strike one and then have them put the ball in play on his pitch.
Xavier Alatorre / Fox Sports:
Seattle Mariners: Edwin Diaz is no longer the team's closer — Edwin Diaz has been removed as the Seattle Mariners' closer after throwing 15.1 innings in that role. Last year, in 51.2 innings of work, Diaz had blown three saves. So far, he has two blown saves.
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