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Fox Sports:
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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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Red Sox promote 1B prospect Sam Travis  —  BOSTON — For now, at least, think of Sam Travis as more of a specialist than a savior for the Boston Red Sox.  —  Having lost seven of their past 12 games and seeking to spark their pedestrian offense, the Red Sox called up Travis from Triple …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction from Tuesday's 11-6 loss  —  BOSTON  —  A trip to Fenway Park meant a chance to catch up with Mitch Moreland, who is in his first season manning first base for the Boston Red Sox after seven seasons doing the same for the Texas Rangers.  —  Moreland is another former Rangers player who rates as a really good guy.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers pitchers let Red Sox walk all over them  —  BOSTON  —  No one is ever going to confuse anyone in the Texas Rangers' rotation for Greg Maddux, the preeminent strike-thrower of the past 30 years.  —  Of late, though, the Rangers' rotation had been a little less generous.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers done in by walks in loss to Red Sox  —  BOSTON  —  The Boston Red Sox scored seven runs in the fifth and sixth innings Tuesday night, and the Texas Rangers' offense couldn't keep up despite collecting 13 hits in a 9-6 loss at Fenway Park.  —  Andrew Cashner allowed five runs in five innings …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Rangers value Gallo's production over batting average
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers-Red Sox preview: Texas hitters to get stiff test at Fenway
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Fox Sports:
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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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals bombard the Bronx, pick up a 6-2 victory over the Yankees  —  NEW YORK  —  Inside the clubhouse, they call him Boni.  The nickname is pronounced like Bonnie, and, yes, it is not overly creative.  It is the first four letters of Jorge Bonifacio's last name, shortened and altered, and for now, that will do.
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Chris Carter's glove, bat help New York Yankees defeat Kansas City Royals
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.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout and Talking Chop
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Photos: Braves prevail on a long, strange night at SunTrust Park  —  ATLANTA, GA - MAY 23: Matt Adams #18 of the Atlanta Braves is doused by Matt Kemp #27 with the water cooler after knocking in the game-winning run in the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at SunTrust Park on May 23, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos and True Blue LA
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
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 …
Discussion: True Blue LA
ESPN:
Could stopping a Cubs dynasty be in the Cards?  —  While the Red Sox-Yankees and Dodgers-Giants rivalries have gotten the most historical ink, Cubs vs. Cardinals is also one of baseball's best long-term feuds, pitting the Wrigley Field faithful against the self-proclaimed “Best Fans in Baseball.”
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Jay Cohen / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Lester pitches 4-hitter as Cubs beat Cueto, Giants 4-1
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles and UPI
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Ben Zobrist, Kyle Schwarber 1-2 in Cubs lineup vs. Giants
Fox Sports:
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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ESPN:   Mariners activate Robinson Cano from DL for return vs. Nationals
Fox Sports:   Nationals recall RHP Ross to make start against Mariners
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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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Dylan Covey exits with oblique soreness in 5-4 White Sox loss to Diamondbacks  —  Photos from the game on May 23, 2017, in Phoenix.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The White Sox removed rookie pitcher Dylan Covey in the middle of a Diamondbacks at-bat because of left oblique soreness in Tuesday night's 5-4 loss at Chase Field.
Fox Sports:
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.
Cincinnati.com:
Next Slide  —  The Reds rallied from a four-run deficit but ultimately lost 8-7 to Cleveland at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, to even the Battle of Ohio at one game each before the venue change.  —  Here are the main storylines from Tuesday's game:  —  • Costly mistakes in the eighth …
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Jeff Wallner / UPI:
Cincinnati Reds top Cleveland Indians, 5-1
Detroit Free Press:
Offense continues to have no answers, as Mikie Mahtook's late home run provides only runs  —  HOUSTON - Alex Wilson got what he wanted.  —  He had it in his glove, a groundball that would turn into a double play, which would thwart a Houston Astros rally and send the upstart Tigers back at the plate.
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Houston Astros win pitching duel over Detroit Tigers
Tim Heaney / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday  —  Chris Sale, Jacob deGrom and Jon Lester headline fantasy starting pitchers on Wednesday's slate.  Rich Hill and Luis Severino also reside in the safe zone with sparkling matchups.  —  However, as the rest of these pitcher rankings reveal, it gets dicey from there.
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Greg Auman / UPI:
Settling in after 1st inning, Los Angeles Angels' JC Ramirez shut down Tampa Bay Rays
Fox Sports:
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.
Associated Press:
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.
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Ross Returns  —  Follow @drewsilv and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter.  —  Joe Ross made his first positive fantasy impact since mid-April on Tuesday night against the Mariners, throwing eight innings of one-run ball in his first start back from a three-week stay at Triple-A Syracuse.
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 …
Paul Shapiro / New York Daily News:
Fantasy Baseball: Five outfielders you should add in deep leagues  —  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 …
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals notebook: Miguel Almonte could make first career start on Thursday  —  NEW YORK  —  Rookie Miguel Almonte could draw a spot start Thursday at Yankee Stadium as the Royals patch together their starting rotation after an injury to right-hander Nathan Karns.
 
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