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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox call up Tyler Danish, Juan Minaya, put Dylan Covey on DL — Chicago Tribune — The White Sox made three roster moves Friday before their doubleheader against the Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field. — They called up right-handed pitcher Tyler Danish from Triple-A Charlotte …
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White Sox starter Shields about ready for rehab assignment — CHICAGO (AP) Chicago White Sox starter James Shields says he is just about ready to go on a rehab assignment. — The 35-year-old right-hander threw about a 30-pitch bullpen session for the second time in three days on Friday.
David Goldman / Associated Press:
Red Sox's David Price to make his season debut Monday at White Sox
Red Sox's David Price to make his season debut Monday at White Sox
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Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' next opponent: Chicago White Sox's pitching struggling for much of May
Detroit Tigers' next opponent: Chicago White Sox's pitching struggling for much of May
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Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
Top White Sox pitching prospect Lucas Giolito throws a no-hitter in the minors
Top White Sox pitching prospect Lucas Giolito throws a no-hitter in the minors
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Garcia gets a go at No. 2 in the order as Fowler returns to Coors — DENVER • Long before “You Go, We Go” was a T-shirt and a mantra, Dexter Fowler was with the Rockies. That is where he first took flight as a leadoff hitter. — Drafted by the Rockies in 2004, Fowler reached the majors in 2008 and was a regular by 2009.
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Max Gelman / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Series preview: Cardinals at Rockies
Series preview: Cardinals at Rockies
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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 …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Theme trips and W's? Cubs are ready to have some fun
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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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays To Activate Donaldson, Tulowitzki From Disabled List
Blue Jays To Activate Donaldson, Tulowitzki From Disabled List
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers returning to Toronto at inopportune time
Rangers returning to Toronto at inopportune time
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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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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Verlander's road woes continue as Tigers fall at Astros, 7-6, before jetting to Chicago
Verlander's road woes continue as Tigers fall at Astros, 7-6, before jetting to Chicago
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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
Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann takes stitches in left hand, headed to disabled list
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ESPN:
Longtime Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda has surgery to replace pacemaker — Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda is “doing well” after undergoing surgery Thursday to have his pacemaker replaced, the team announced Friday on Twitter. … The team said last Saturday …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wacha, Cardinals fall apart against Dodgers
Wacha, Cardinals fall apart against Dodgers
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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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Kansas City Star:
Royals at Indians: Live updates and analysis — The Kansas City Royals visit the Cleveland Indians at 6:10 p.m. Friday at Progressive Field. Kansas City Star reporter Blair Kerkhoff and other Star reporters, photographers and editors will provide updates during the game.
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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 …
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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 …
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: Robert Stephenson in mix for spot start … CONNECT — PHILADELPHIA - If things go to plan with Amir Garrett's rehab for his hip injury, the Cincinnati Reds should only need to fill his spot once during his absence. Either Monday or Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays …
Fox Sports:
Athletics scratch Graveman from start at Yankee Stadium — NEW YORK (AP) The Oakland Athletics have scratched right-hander Kendall Graveman from his start at Yankee Stadium. — The Athletics didn't announce why Graveman wouldn't pitch Friday night in the series opener at New York.
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.
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 …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Shut Down Brock Holt From Baseball Activity — The Red Sox have halted rehab work for utilityman Brock Holt, as Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe was among those to report on Twitter. Holt was advised “to shut down from playing for the foreseeaable future” by a head trauma specialist, per the report.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ben Zobrist remains at leadoff spot for Cubs' series opener at Dodgers — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs' lineup will have a somewhat familiar look Friday night when they face the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. — Ben Zobrist will remain in the leadoff spot, but Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo …
Blair Kerkhoff / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Alexander begins rehab assignment — Royals left-handed relief pitcher Scott Alexander is set to begin his rehabilitation assignment for Class AAA Omaha on Friday, the Royals announced. Alexander has been sidelined since May 9 with a right hamstring strain. He had posted a 1.26 ERA in 10 innings this season.