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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — There are times in which Daniel Norris looks like an ace pitcher. — In those times, he is calm and in command, his mechanics in sync, throwing the kind of stuff that makes scouts drool over his potential. — Then, there are times in which Norris looks like a rookie.
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Lone Star Ball and Bless You Boys
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Daniel Norris' uneven start leaves bad taste in mouth, hands Tigers 5-3 loss to Rangers — There are times in which Daniel Norris looks like an ace starting pitcher. — In those times, he is calm and in command, his mechanics in sync, throwing the kind of stuff that makes scouts drool over his potential.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
John Hicks up, Buck Farmer down in Victor Martinez's spot for Detroit Tigers — Buck Farmer spent the day with the Detroit Tigers. — He will now head back to Triple-A Toledo to make his next scheduled start for the Mud Hens today in Indianapolis. After getting recalled …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers find a way to win 10th straight game — DETROIT — A 10th consecutive victory wasn't going to come easily Friday night for the Texas Rangers, and it didn't. — First, they had to solve a left-handed starter, something that has given them problems this season. — They gave away a run in the fourth.
Todd Karpovich / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Castillo's homer in 10th leads Orioles past Blue Jays 5-3 — BALTIMORE (AP) — Welington Castillo hit a pair of homers, including a go-ahead two-run shot in the 10th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 Friday night. — Baltimore won for just the second …
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Camden Chat, Fox Sports and MLB Trade Rumors
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CBC News:
Blue Jays call up Anthony Alford, to make debut tonight
Blue Jays call up Anthony Alford, to make debut tonight
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Batter's Box Interactive …
Jason Munz / Hattiesburg American:
Anthony Alford promoted to MLB by Blue Jays
Anthony Alford promoted to MLB by Blue Jays
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CBSSports.com, Camden Chat and MLB Daily Dish
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays To Promote Anthony Alford
Blue Jays To Promote Anthony Alford
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Sportsnet.ca and FanRag Sports
Associated Press:
Vargas hits tying HR in 9th, Twins beat Royals 4-3 in 10 — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kennys Vargas reached the end of the bench, where he was met by fellow Puerto Rican Eddie Rosario. The two hugged and then started dancing in a circle while embracing. — Vargas started a late-inning celebration for the Minnesota Twins on Friday.
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Ian Kennedy to return from disabled list on Saturday against Twins — MINNEAPOLIS — His hamstring fully healed, Royals starter Ian Kennedy will return to the mound on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins. — Royals manager Ned Yost on Friday confirmed that the veteran right-hander …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Royals Review
Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers cruise to 7-2 win over Marlins but lose Justin Turner to hamstring injury — A relatively smooth ride through an eventual 7-2 victory over the Miami Marlins took a troubling turn for the Dodgers on Thursday night when their best hitter, Justin Turner, left the game in the seventh inning because of a hamstring injury.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Sporting News and FanRag Sports
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ESPN:
Dodgers place 3B Justin Turner on 10-day DL with strained hamstring — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed third baseman Justin Turner on the 10-day disabled list on Friday with a strained right hamstring. — Turner on Thursday left the Dodgers' 7-2 win over the Miami Marlins after suffering …
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ABC News
Fox Sports:
Brewers' Anderson chases a win in start against Cubs (May 20, 2017) — CHICAGO — Right-hander Chase Anderson remains unbeaten as he and the Milwaukee Brewers approach Saturday's scheduled start against the Chicago Cubs. — But actual decisions — wins or losses — have been elusive …
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Weather permitting, Eddie Butler set to make his 2nd Cubs start
Weather permitting, Eddie Butler set to make his 2nd Cubs start
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Bleed Cubbie Blue, Brew Crew Ball and Chicago Tribune
Will Graves / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Phillies top Pirates 7-2 to end 4-game losing streak — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeremy Hellickson allowed just two hits over six innings before leaving with an injury and the Philadelphia Phillies pulled away from the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Friday night to end a four-game losing streak.
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The Good Phight
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Associated Press:
Mets GM hoping increased communication helps remedy injury situation — NEW YORK — With a bundle of key players on the disabled list, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Friday the team is making some changes to the way it handles injuries. — Alderson is now meeting daily with the training staff …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Notes: Injuries, Granderson, Rosario
Mets Notes: Injuries, Granderson, Rosario
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Newsday and New York Post
Mark Didtler / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Longoria has 4 hits, breaks tie in 8th, Rays top Yankees 5-4 — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Evan Longoria believed good at-bats were coming, and he was right. — Longoria got four hits, including a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning that sent the Tampa Bay Rays over the New York Yankees 5-4 on Friday night.
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Pinstripe Alley
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Swanson shines at plate, in field as Braves beat Nats — By the time the game ended on Friday, Dansby Swanson's one mistake was overshadowed by all of the ways he helped the Braves beat the Nationals. — The rookie shortstop hit a two-run homer to give the Braves a lead …
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom sparkles as Mets finally snap losing streak with win over Angels — The Mets have stopped their slide for a day. — Behind a much-needed impressive outing from righthander Jacob deGrom, the Mets defeated the Angles, 3-0, Friday night at Citi Field, halting a seven-game losing streak.
Discussion:
Halos Heaven and Amazin' Avenue
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Abreu homers as White Sox pull even with Mariners at 1-1 through 6 — Photos from the White Sox-Mariners game on Friday, May 19, 2017, in Seattle. — Chicago Tribune — White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu hit a towering home run to push the Sox even with the Mariners at 1-1 through six innings Friday night at Safeco Field.
Associated Press:
Athletics are latest victims of Chris Sale's strikeout streak — OAKLAND, Calif. — Boston Red Sox starter Chris Sale tied his own record by striking out at least 10 batters in an eighth straight game. — Sale reached the double-digit mark when he fanned Oakland's Josh Phegley to end the seventh inning Friday night.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports