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Maddon, Cubs stay classy with “Anchorman” themed road trip — CHICAGO (AP) For previous road trips, Joe Maddon has put his players in onesie pajamas and zany suits. This time, his Chicago Cubs are staying classy. — Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and company will pay homage to the Channel 4 news team …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Javier Baez in Cubs' leadoff spot vs. Giants — Cubs' Kyle Schwarber talks about his homer in Tuesday's win over the Giants. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Javier Baez will bat leadoff for only the fifth time in his career Wednesday night when the Chicago Cubs face …
Jack McCarthy / UPI:
Jon Lester throws complete game in Chicago Cubs' win over San Francisco Giants — CHICAGO — Jon Lester started strong Tuesday night, and with the exception of one inning, kept getting better in a complete game. — The Chicago Cubs left-hander allowed one run and three hits in the fifth inning …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon on Ian Happ's defense: ‘I have a defensive foot fetish’
Joe Maddon on Ian Happ's defense: ‘I have a defensive foot fetish’
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Joc Pederson sidelined day after outfield collision with Yasiel Puig — Joc Pederson was out of the lineup Wednesday night for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a day after a frightening outfield collision with Yasiel Puig on the warning track at Dodger Stadium. — Pederson said his neck was feeling better.
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Berrios shines on mound as Twins beat Orioles 4-3 for sweep (May 24, 2017) — BALTIMORE (AP) Jose Berrios took a two-hitter into the seventh inning, Kennys Vargas drove in two runs and the Minnesota Twins beat the Orioles 4-3 on Wednesday to complete their first three-game sweep in Baltimore since 1996.
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Twinkie Town
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles claim infielder Luis Sardinas off waivers from Padres
Orioles claim infielder Luis Sardinas off waivers from Padres
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MLB Daily Dish
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Red Sox eye return of ace David Price after second rehab start — Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price's second rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket is complete. — The left-hander was lifted after getting the first two outs in the fourth inning against Louisville. He retired the final four batters he faced.
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Reds notes: Rookie Davis to avoid disabled list … CONNECT — CLEVELAND - Last Friday, Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Rookie Davis left his Triple-A start after just three innings with back issues. (His team wound up having to cover 15 more innings.)
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Scott Gleeson / Arizona Republic:
Drone crash during Padres game has MLB security ‘monitoring’ situation — What's that in the sky? A bird? A plane? — Nah. Just a drone that appeared in the seventh inning of the San Diego Padres' 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday at Petco Park.
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Minor League Ball, TechCrunch and USA Today
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
After adding bulk to his frame, Royals' Whit Merrifield displaying pop at the plate — NEW YORK — On Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, Whit Merrifield saw an 84 mph slider from reliever Jonathan Holder and lashed a solo homer over the short porch in right-center field.
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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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Talking Chop and Bucs Dugout
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Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Marlins come out swinging with 11-9 win over Oakland — OAKLAND — If the Marlins don't score big, they don't win. — That's been the case for the duration of a dreadful month, and it was the case once again Tuesday when they hammered out a 11-9 win over the A's.
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Fish Stripes and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Andrew Aplin, Designate Chris Heston — The Mariners have acquired outfielder Andrew Aplin from the Astros, per a club announcement. Cash or a player to be named later will head to Houston in return. To create room on the 40-man roster, Seattle has designated righty Chris Heston for assignment.
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Lookout Landing and The Crawfish Boxes
MarinersPR / From the Corner of Edgar & Dave:
Mariners Recall RHP Rob Whalen from AAA Tacoma — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto announced today the following roster moves. — Rob Whalen, RHP, recalled from AAA Tacoma. — Emilio Pagan, RHP, optioned to AAA Tacoma.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox look to salvage series finale behind Jose Quintana — White Sox infielder Yolmer Sanchez on playing in the outfield Tuesday. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana will try to prevent a series sweep by the Diamondbacks …
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South Side Sox
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Beltre could rejoin Rangers' lineup Monday — BOSTON — Adrian Beltre left Fenway Park on Wednesday afternoon for the Texas Rangers' facility in Arizona for three days of games at extended spring training designed to accelerated his return from the disabled list. — The third baseman will begin playing Thursday.
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Lone Star Ball
Juan Martinez / ESPN:
In his 20th year in MLB, Bartolo Colón still loves this game — The crack of the bat draws a sardonic cheer from the Citi Field crowd. It isn't the thunderclap of a moonshot, or even the sharp whack of a liner. Nevertheless, the 28,113 in attendance rise; they've waited …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' Hamels has no issues after initial throwing session — BOSTON — Texas Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels said that he will continue to play catch for up to another week before ratcheting up his throwing program and getting back on a mound. — Hamels threw Wednesday …