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Bogaerts scores twice on wild pitches, Red Sox thump Rangers (May 23, 2017) — BOSTON (AP) Xander Bogaerts and the Boston Red Sox don't need help putting runs on the board right now. They got some from the Texas Rangers anyway. — Bogaerts had three RBIs and twice scored on wild pitches …
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Red Sox promote 1B prospect Sam Travis
Red Sox promote 1B prospect Sam Travis
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers-Red Sox preview: Texas hitters to get stiff test at Fenway
Rangers-Red Sox preview: Texas hitters to get stiff test at Fenway
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Pederson leaves game after frightening collision with Puig — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson left a game against the St. Louis Cardinals after a frightening collision with Yasiel Puig on the warning track Tuesday night. — Just before crashing into Pederson …
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers edge Cards on Forsythe's walkoff double in extra innings — LOS ANGELES-The collision brought a hush to Dodger Stadium, a ballpark still reeling from a ninth-inning hiccup that spoiled Clayton Kershaw's bid for his first shutout of 2017. An inning later, three innings …
Associated Press:
Forsythe, Dodgers win it in 13th after Kershaw duels Lynn — Logan Forsythe doubled in a run in the 13th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Tuesday night after a stellar duel between starters Clayton Kershaw and Lance Lynn.
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George Henry / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
After 3-hour rain delay, Adams lifts Braves over Pirates — ATLANTA (AP) — Filling in for fan favorite Freddie Freeman, Matt Adams is doing everything he can to quickly endear himself to his new home crowd. — Of course, that's easier to do when they're actually in their seats.
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David O'Brien / The Charlotte Observer:
Matt Adams' walk-off hit rallies Braves over Bucs — ATLANTA - If they were going to wait out a rain delay of more than three hours, the Atlanta Braves figured they might as well come back and win. And they did, with “Big City” coming through. — After Jim Johnson blew a one-run lead …
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Michael Conforto continues red-hot hitting in Mets leadoff spot — Remember when Michael Conforto got demoted last year to the Mets' Triple-A affiliate? — Don't worry, most, if not all of the Flushing faithful have probably long forgotten that 33-game, minor-league stint since Conforto …
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Mets send reliever Robles to minors, recall Smoker — NEW YORK (AP) — Searching for answers in a wobbly bullpen, the New York Mets optioned struggling right-hander Hansel Robles to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday and recalled lefty Josh Smoker from their top farm club.
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Duffy beats Yanks for 2nd time in week as Royals win 6-2 (May 23, 2017) — NEW YORK (AP) Danny Duffy beat the Yankees for the second time in a week and rookie Jorge Bonifacio capped a three-run, seventh-inning rally with a go-ahead, two-run homer that led the Kansas City Royals over New York 6-2 on Tuesday night.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Proving they're part of rebuilding future a motivator to young White Sox — Photos of White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia. — Chicago Tribune — When the White Sox decided to move into rebuilding mode in the offseason, it created openings for a few players on the major-league team …
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Jay Cohen / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Lester pitches 4-hitter as Cubs beat Cueto, Giants 4-1 — CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester pitched a four-hitter for Chicago's first complete game of the season, and the Cubs beat Johnny Cueto and the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on Tuesday night in a rainy rematch of last year's playoff opener.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' reliever shuffle: Felix Pena to Chicago, Zac Rosscup to Iowa
Cubs' reliever shuffle: Felix Pena to Chicago, Zac Rosscup to Iowa
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ben Zobrist, Kyle Schwarber 1-2 in Cubs lineup vs. Giants
Ben Zobrist, Kyle Schwarber 1-2 in Cubs lineup vs. Giants
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Cano comes off DL for Mariners to begin series at Nationals — WASHINGTON (AP) The Mariners have activated second baseman Robinson Cano from the 10-day disabled list before the opener of a three-game set against the Nationals Tuesday. — Cano has been sidelined since May 11 with a strained right quadriceps.
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Paul Sullivan / The Charlotte Observer:
Cubs' Contreras shows how one impromptu gesture can make a fan for life — Sometimes good things happen when you least expect it, as occurred Friday at Wrigley Field after a long rain delay during the Cubs-Brewers game. — Catcher Willson Contreras decided to warm up before the game resumed by playing catch near the Cubs' dugout.
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Twins ace Ervin Santana shuts out Orioles — BALTIMORE — Sometimes, Ervin Santana is so good it's difficult to describe in words. — Santana pitched a two-hitter for his 10th career shutout, and the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 Tuesday night.
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LEADING OFF: Sale tries for 9th double-digit K game in row — A look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday: — A BIG FAN — Red Sox ace Chris Sale can set a major league record by striking out at least 10 batters in his ninth straight game when he starts against Texas at Fenway Park.
Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Junior Guerra will return to Brewers' rotation Friday — Barring any setbacks over the next few days, right-hander Junior Guerra will return to the Milwaukee Brewers' rotation and face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday at Miller Park. — Guerra has been on the disabled list since April 4 …
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