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Kansas City Star:
Royals at Yankees: Live updates and analysis — The Kansas City Royals visit the New York Yankees at 6:05 p.m. Monday at Yankee Stadium. Kansas City Star reporter Rustin Dodd and other Star reporters, photographers and editors will provide updates during the game.
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Fox Sports:
All Rise! The Judge's Chambers, in session at Yankee Stadium — NEW YORK (AP) The verdict is in: Rookie slugger Aaron Judge is getting his own rooting section at Yankee Stadium. — Now in session, The Judge's Chambers. — Framed by faux wood paneling, covering three rows and fashioned …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Terry Collins, Mets need to find way to relieve strain on bullpen — Only three major-league relievers appeared in 80 or more games last season. — The Mets, with their season approximately one-fourth complete, have five relievers on pace to appear in 80 or more games …
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Associated Press:
Trout, Cron power Angels past Mets 12-5 to avoid sweep
Trout, Cron power Angels past Mets 12-5 to avoid sweep
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DRaysBay, Halos Heaven, Faith and Fear in Flushing and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets need Matt Harvey to get his act and arm together now more than ever
John Rowe / NorthJersey.com:
Mets drop final game against Angels
Stats / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Mariners' Bergman to start opener at Nationals — WASHINGTON — It is amazing what leaving Denver can do for pitchers and their confidence, not to mention their ERAs. — That appears to be the case for Christian Bergman, who is slated to start on the mound for the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday …
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Federal Baseball and USA Today
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Notes: Harris, Robertson, Bullpen, Rotation
Nationals Notes: Harris, Robertson, Bullpen, Rotation
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CBSSports.com, Nationals Pastime and Sporting News
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Option C.J. Cron To Triple-A — The Angels announced on Monday that they've optioned first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron to Triple-A Salt Lake and recalled infielder Nolan Fontana in his place. — Entering the season, Cron was a popular trade candidate once the Angels signed Luis Valbuena …
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Halos Heaven and MLB Daily Dish
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Minor MLB Transactions: 5/22/17 — Here are Monday's minor moves from around the league... - Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that right-hander Carlos Frias has accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus after clearing waivers (Twitter link).
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Houston Chronicle, FanRag Sports and The Crawfish Boxes
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Designate Andrew Aplin For Assignment — The Astros announced that they've designated outfielder Andrew Aplin for assignment in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Jordan Jankowski, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Fresno.
Arizona Republic:
Lamb honored — Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending May 21st. — Lamb batted .412 (7-for-17) with seven runs scored, a double, four home runs and 10 RBI over five games to claim his second career NL Player …
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AZ Snake Pit
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Associated Press:
James Loney granted release from Braves' Triple-A Gwinnett — ATLANTA — First baseman James Loney has requested and received his release from the Braves' Triple-A Gwinnett team. — The 33-year-old Loney signed a minor league deal with the team on Thursday after the Braves learned …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Regular work has Matt Bush feeling like Rangers' closer — When a team is winning, everyone seems to get in on the action. — During their recent 10-game winning streak, the Texas Rangers saw contributions in some shape or form from all 25 players on the roster, even long man Austin Bibens-Dirkx.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Bullpen backs Darvish as Rangers top Tigers
Bullpen backs Darvish as Rangers top Tigers
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Lone Star Ball
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Bullpen carries Rangers to victory over Tigers
Bullpen carries Rangers to victory over Tigers
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WFAA-TV, Dallas Morning News and Lone Star Ball
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals notebook: Gordon welcomes third child, expected to return to lineup Wednesday — NEW YORK — As his team prepared for a four-game series at Yankee Stadium, Royals left fielder Alex Gordon returned home for the birth of his third child. — Gordon's wife, Jamie …
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Fox Sports:
Mariners make roster moves to clear spot for return of Cano — SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have recalled catcher Mike Zunino and pitcher Emilio Pagan from Triple-A Tacoma and optioned three players to help clear a spot for the expected return of second baseman Robinson Cano.
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Lookout Landing
UPI:
Minnesota Twins put Phil Hughes on DL for biceps injury — The Minnesota Twins placed Phil Hughes on the 10-day disabled list with inflammation of the right biceps tendon and recalled Kyle Gibson from Triple-A Rochester to start Monday's road game against the Baltimore Orioles.
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Twinkie Town
Fox Sports:
A's try to keep power amped up against Marlins (May 23, 2017) — OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics powered their way to a 3-1 series win over the Boston Red Sox last weekend at Oakland Coliseum, hitting eight home runs to give them 64 for the season.
Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
As their all-stars return to health, last-place Blue Jays could still be dangerous — The six-week pile-up of injuries that has left the Toronto Blue Jays on the brink of the abyss finally reached the point of absurdity last Thursday. Outfielder Darrell Ceciliani, called up from the minors …
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Bluebird Banter
ESPN:
Power Rankings: Astros still rule, but new challengers emerge — Despite some up-and-down play from each last week, there was no change in the top five in this week's Power Rankings. But look past the Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles …
Arizona Republic:
Next Slide — Ali was unable to take leave to make it to Citizens Bank Park for Tommy's MLB debut. So instead, Ali went back and forth between helping a mom through labor and trying to watch his big-league debut on a computer. — However, her assignment ended in time to be there for his next game three days later.