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Babe Ruth's 1927 World Series ring, Red Sox-Yankees sale contract up for auction — Two items that can be considered the Holy Grail of Babe Ruth memorabilia are up for auction. — Ruth's 1927 World Series ring and the 1919 contract of Ruth's sale from the Red Sox to the Yankees are part of the first Lelands.com Invitational Auction.
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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.
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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Adleman pitches 8 crisp innings as Reds beat Phillies 5-2 (May 26, 2017) — PHILADELPHIA (AP) Tim Adleman tossed eight innings of one-hit ball, Adam Duvall and Scott Schebler homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday night.
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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 …
Corey Seidman / CSN Philly:
Phillies-Reds 5 things: Aaron Nola looks to build on extremely impressive return from DL
Phillies-Reds 5 things: Aaron Nola looks to build on extremely impressive return from DL
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The Good Phight
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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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
Theme trips and W's? Cubs are ready to have some fun
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
David Goldman / Associated Press:
Red Sox's David Price to make his season debut Monday at White Sox — Red Sox's David Price throws a live batting session at a spring training baseball workout in Fort Myers, Fla. on Feb. 19, 2017. — Red Sox pitcher David Price is set to make his season debut for Boston on Monday at the Chicago White Sox.
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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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South Side Sox, Let's Go Tribe and FanRag Sports
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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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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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Toronto Sun, Red Reporter and MLB Daily Dish
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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John Manuel / Baseball America:
Big League Talent Harder To Find In 2017 — An area scout was discussing his region. But based on conversations with scouts around the country, he may as well have been talking about the whole 2017 draft class. — “I feel like a beachcomber with a metal detector,” he said …
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Bucs Dugout
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 …
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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ESPN:
Yoenis Cespedes hitless in first rehab game for Class A St. Lucie — New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes, who has been out since April 28 because of a left hamstring strain, began his minor league rehab assignment Friday night, going 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored for the Class A St. Lucie Mets.
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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True Blue LA
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 …
Seth Walder / New York Daily News:
Aroldis Chapman set to play catch Saturday, remains a few weeks away from Yankees return — It sounds like the Yankees are about to be one step closer to getting their closer back. — Joe Girardi said Friday that Aroldis Chapman would play catch for the first time since going on the DL …
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Adrian Beltre collects four hits, plays third base in rehab game — TORONTO — Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre had four hits, including a double, in his second extended spring game in Arizona on Friday. Beltre played six innings at third base and took six at-bats.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Felipe Rivero Changes Agents — Pirates reliever Felipe Rivero has changed his representation, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag. Rivero has hired the Boras Corporation, per the report. — Rivero, who will turn 26 this summer, can't qualify for free agency until 2022.
Ariel Helwani / MMA Fighting:
Georges St-Pierre reveals eye injury delays return to UFC — Since his fight against Michael Bisping was announced in March, Georges St-Pierre has maintained that he would not be able to return to action until the end of the year. — And despite the UFC's repeated attempts …
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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 …
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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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.