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7:45 PM ET, May 26, 2017

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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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Fox Sports:
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.
Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
Top White Sox pitching prospect Lucas Giolito throws a no-hitter in the minors
Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' next opponent: Chicago White Sox's pitching struggling for much of May
Discussion: Minor League Ball
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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Fox News:
Cardinals take on NL-leading Rockies in Colorado
Discussion: Purple Row
Forrest Lee / UPI:   Kenta Maeda's bat helps Los Angeles Dodgers rally past St. Louis Cardinals
Max Gelman / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Series preview: Cardinals at Rockies
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
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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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:   Mike Montgomery could get a start, 'but haven't nailed it down yet'
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:   Theme trips and W's? Cubs are ready to have some fun
Shawn Windsor / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers trying to find ways to get rest, stay fresh during brutal road trip  —  In this May 26, 2017 episode of “Talkin' Tigers,” Anthony Fenech talks with Tigers reliever Alex Wilson about beards, bullpens and more.  Subscribe in iTunes or on Google Play.  —  CONNECT
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:   Houston Astros hold home run clinic in 7-6 win over Detroit Tigers
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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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Zack Cozart, Yonder Alonso, Eric Thames among USA TODAY biggest breakouts  —  Cincinnati Reds SS Zack Cozart on game-winning hit in comeback win vs. Cleveland The Enquirer  —  A list of nine MLB players enjoying breakout offensive seasons in 2017 by USA TODAY Sports' Ted Berg includes Reds …
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Ted Berg / USA Today:
9 MLB players enjoying breakout offensive seasons in 2017  —  Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and thus so, too, is the time in every MLB season when we must stop dismissing early returns as the whimsical byproducts of small sample size and start considering which surprise stars are poised for lasting success.
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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Bill Plaschke / Los Angeles Times:   At the end, he cracked a smile
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wacha, Cardinals fall apart against Dodgers
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
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
Rotoworld.com:   Dose: Price Set for Monday
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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Fox Sports:
Red-hot Clevinger, Indians host Royals (May 26, 2017)
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
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 …
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.
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
Corey Seidman / CSN Philly:
Phillies-Reds 5 things: Aaron Nola looks to build on extremely impressive return from DL  —  7:05 p.m. on CSN; streaming live on CSNPhilly.com and the NBC Sports App  —  Following their first win in a week, the Phillies open a new series this weekend against a beatable team in the Cincinnati Reds …
Discussion: The Good Phight
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 …
 
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