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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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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
Jon Lester throws complete game in Chicago Cubs' win over San Francisco Giants
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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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Alex Butler / UPI:
Yasiel Puig steamrolls Los Angeles Dodgers teammate, makes catch … Los Angeles Dodgers centerfielder Joc Pederson will think twice when the next ball floats into right center after running into teammate Yasiel Puig. — Pederson is sitting out of Wednesday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals after his run-in Tuesday.
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Chris Sale's run of games with at least 10 strikeouts ends at 8 in row — BOSTON — Eight was enough for Chris Sale. — On the cusp of setting a modern-era single-season record with his ninth consecutive start with at least 10 strikeouts, the Boston Red Sox ace lefty fanned only six Texas Rangers batters …
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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.
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals shut out for a fifth time, fall 3-0 to the Yankees — NEW YORK — When the Royals signed Jason Hammel to a two-year, $16 million contract in early February, they envisioned performances like this one: six innings, three earned runs, a quality start at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night.
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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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Thursday's game — Diamondbacks at Brewers — Where: Miller Park. — Pitchers: Diamondbacks LHP Robbie Ray (3-3, 3.91) vs. Brewers RHP Zach Davies (5-2, 5.44). — TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1) — Ray has pitched well on the road this year, going 2-1 with a 1.03 ERA in four starts.
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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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' J.D. Martinez gets day off, preps for face-off with friend Mike Fiers — HOUSTON - J.D. Martinez will be well rested to face his friend. — The Tigers' rightfielder received a day off Wednesday night against the Astros, his first since being activated off the disabled list May 12.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Game Day: D-Backs will have to win without Pollock — he's staying home on road trip — The Diamondbacks, for all their promise, have struggled against left-handed pitching. They can change that in Wednesday's matchup with the White Sox.
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