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5:25 PM ET, May 26, 2017

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Bill Plaschke / Los Angeles Times:
At the end, he cracked a smile  —  LOS ANGELES-Sitting in the Dodger Stadium press box Thursday night preparing to write an optimistic Dodgers column, I am interrupted by a crack.  —  Dexter Fowler begins the game with a single up the middle against Kenta Maeda.
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Fox News:
Cardinals take on NL-leading Rockies in Colorado  —  DENVER — The St. Louis Cardinals move from Los Angeles to Denver, where they will take on a Colorado Rockies team that returns home after going 7-3 on itslongest road trip of the season.  —  Rookie Antonio Senzatela (6-1, 3.67 ERA) …
Discussion: Purple Row
Forrest Lee / UPI:   Kenta Maeda's bat helps Los Angeles Dodgers rally past St. Louis Cardinals
ESPN:
Longtime Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda has surgery to replace pacemaker
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wacha, Cardinals fall apart against Dodgers
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Beth Harris / The Charlotte Observer:
Maeda rallies Dodgers to 7-3 win over Cardinals
Max Gelman / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Series preview: Cardinals at Rockies
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Houston Astros hold home run clinic in 7-6 win over Detroit Tigers  —  HOUSTON — Houston Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick has carved out a niche as a late-inning defensive specialist able to influence games with his speed on the bases.  But with greater frequency this season, Marisnick has wielded a powerful bat.
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Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' next opponent: Chicago White Sox's pitching struggling for much of May
Discussion: Minor League Ball
Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
Top White Sox pitching prospect Lucas Giolito throws a no-hitter in the minors
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   Justin Verlander coughs up early lead, Detroit Tigers' chances for big split in Houston
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann takes stitches in left hand, headed to disabled list
Discussion: FanRag Sports
Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
David Price will rejoin the Boston rotation on Monday against the White Sox
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Doug Alden / UPI:
Boston Red Sox fan major league record-tying 20, sweep Texas Rangers  —  BOSTON — Drew Pomeranz tied a personal best, and his teammates in the bullpen kept it going as the Boston Red Sox pitchers matched a major league record.  —  Pomeranz struck out 11 in just six innings …
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:   Rocket men: Red Sox pitchers mow down 20 Rangers
David Goldman / Associated Press:   Red Sox's David Price to make his season debut Monday at White Sox
Rotoworld.com:   Dose: Price Set for Monday
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Rangers Reaction from Thursday's strikeout-heavy loss
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Red Sox strike early to complete sweep of Rangers
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Fox Sports:
Donaldson, Tulowitzki activated, back in Blue Jays' lineup  —  TORONTO (AP) Blue Jays infielders Josh Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki have been activated off the disabled list and are back in the starting lineup.  —  The Toronto stars were set to play Friday night against Texas.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers returning to Toronto at inopportune time  —  TORONTO  —  The Rangers conclude their nine-game road trip with three against the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend at Rogers Centre.  It's the first time they've met since the Blue Jays swept the Rangers in the ALDS last October …
Discussion: Over the Monster and Toronto Star
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays To Activate Donaldson, Tulowitzki From Disabled List  —  The Blue Jays will activate third baseman Josh Donaldson and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki from the disabled list prior to tonight's game, manager John Gibbons said today in an appearance on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (Twitter link).
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Mike Montgomery could get a start, 'but haven't nailed it down yet'  —  Cubs reliever Mike Montgomery reacts after his four-inning save against the Giants on May 25, 2017.  (Chris Kuc/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Even with Eddie Butler doing an admirable job thus far in the role …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:   Theme trips and W's? Cubs are ready to have some fun
Fox Sports:   LEADING OFF: deGrom seeks dry weather, Senzatela 7th win
George Willis / New York Post:
Travis d'Arnaud's latest comeback story: Fighting for starting job  —  MORE FROM: … Injuries are inevitable when you play catcher, the most physically demanding position in baseball.  Just ask Travis d'Arnaud.  —  The 28-year-old made his first start in three weeks on Thursday night at Citi Field …
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Mets as dreary as weather, fall to lowly Padres 4-3
ESPN:   Mets' Terry Collins: Trying not to look like ‘an idiot’ with injury timelines
Fox Sports:
Red-hot Clevinger, Indians host Royals (May 26, 2017)  —  CLEVELAND — Indians ace Corey Kluber is getting closer to coming off the disabled list, but his replacement in the rotation has filled in admirably.  —  Friday night, Mike Clevinger will make his fourth start in place of Kluber …
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
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Ryan Fagan / Sporting News:
MLB trade rumors 2017: Royals should sell, but will they find acceptable offers?
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe and Royals Review
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
NL East Notes: Pill, Ruiz, Marlins, Glover  —  The Mets are promoting Triple-A righty Tyler Pill to join their pitching staff, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports (Twitter link).  It's not clear exactly what role Pill will have with the club, though DiComo does note that Jacob deGrom is healthy …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Claim Mike Freeman, Chris Heston  —  The Dodgers have claimed two players off waivers from the Mariners, the teams announced today.  Infielder Mike Freeman and righty Chris Heston are now headed to the Los Angeles organization.  —  Both players have been optioned to Triple …
Discussion: True Blue LA
Patrick James / The Charlotte Observer:
How Knights pitcher built upon raw talent to become ‘really interesting’ prospect  —  In the Dominican Republic, where baseball represents a way of life and an escape from the poverty-stricken country, young players seek to impress American scouts with an aggressive playing style that distinguishes them from the rest.
Fox Sports:
FANTASY PLAYS: Conforto king of NY over Judge?  —  While everyone is enamored with Aaron Judge, there is another New York ballplayer that might be better.  —  Plus, the Dodgers gave up on Urias, should you on your fantasy team?  —  CHEERS  —  Michael Conforto, NYM …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Outright Luis Sardinas  —  The Orioles announced that shortstop Luis Sardinas, whom they just claimed off waivers earlier this week, has now cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple-A Norfolk.  By outrighting Sardinas, the O's have opened a spot on their 40-man roster …
UPI:
Cleveland Indians to unveil baseball pioneer Frank Robinson statue Saturday  —  The Cleveland Indians will unveil the Frank Robinson statue in Heritage Park at Progressive Field on Saturday, commemorating his career as one of baseball's pioneers. … Robinson, now 81, became …
Brent Schrotenboer / USA Today:
Stadium deaths: Are Major League Baseball facilities safe enough?  —  At about 10:57 p.m. on May 16, a 42-year-old man named Rick Garrity was exiting Wrigley Field in Chicago when he apparently tried to climb a 36-inch rail on a ramp leading from the upper deck, according to Chicago Cubs and police officials.
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
With Braun heading back to DL and a four-game losing streak, Brewers are facing adversity  —  The rebuilding Milwaukee Brewers haven't faced a lot of adversity to this point of the season, but they're facing some now.  —  The Brewers absorbed bad news on a few fronts Thursday night at Miller Park …
 
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