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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Kyle Schwarber to start vs. righties only for now, Joe Maddon says  —  LOS ANGELES — Until further notice, Chicago Cubs outfielder and World Series hero Kyle Schwarber is likely to start against right-handed pitchers only, according to manager Joe Maddon.  —  Schwarber, who bats left-handed …
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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 …
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
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
ESPN:
Rangers pitcher A.J. Griffin leaves game with left intercostal strain  —  Texas Rangers starter A.J. Griffin left Friday's 7-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the second inning with a left intercostal strain.  —  Griffin grabbed his side after striking out Ezequiel Carrera.
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Bats on the way: Toronto Blue Jays activate Josh Donaldson, Troy Tulowitzki from DL  —  TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays activated third baseman Josh Donaldson and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki from the disabled list Friday before their game with the Texas Rangers.
Fox Sports:   Donaldson, Tulowitzki activated, back in Blue Jays' lineup
John Hickey / Mercury News:
Pressed into emergency duty, Manaea spins a gem  —  Manaea replaces Graveman and throws seven scoreless innings  —  NEW YORK - The A's had to turn to Sean Manaea with the knowledge that Kendall Graveman was unavailable to pitch and likely headed for the disabled list.
Discussion: Athletics Nation
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Tanaka rebounds, but A's rally against Yanks bullpen, 4-1 (May 26, 2017)  —  NEW YORK (AP) Masahiro Tanaka struck out a career-high 13 to rebound from the worst stretch of his major league career but wound up a hard-luck loser when reliever Tyler Clippard's wild pickoff throw sparked a go-ahead …
Fox Sports:   Athletics scratch Graveman from start at Yankee Stadium
Associated Press:
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
Fox Sports:
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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Corey Seidman / CSN Philly:
Phillies-Reds 5 things: Aaron Nola looks to build on extremely impressive return from DL
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:   Cincinnati Reds notes: Robert Stephenson in mix for spot start
Detroit Free Press:
Photos: Tigers vs. White Sox series  —  White Sox designated hitter Todd Frazier (21) slides into home plate safely on a Avisail Garcia double while Tigers catcher Alex Avila (31) tries to apply the tag during the third inning Friday in Chicago.
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:   White Sox call up Tyler Danish, Juan Minaya, put Dylan Covey on DL
Fox Sports:   White Sox starter Shields about ready for rehab assignment
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
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 …
Discussion: Over the Monster
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Will Graves / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Walker homers twice, deGrom pitches deep, Mets top Bucs 8-1  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Neil Walker homered twice in his return to his hometown, Jacob deGrom gave New York's bullpen a needed rest and the Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Friday night.  —  Walker, who grew up in Pittsburgh …
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
Harvey Valentine / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Scherzer pitches into 9th, Nationals defeat Padres 5-1  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer allowed three hits over 8 2/3 innings, Bryce Harper and Michael A. Taylor hit two-run homers and the Washington Nationals defeated the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Friday night.  —  Trea Turner added a solo homer and a double for Washington.
Pedro Moura / Los Angeles Times:
Angels lose closer Bud Norris before losing to the Marlins 8-5  —  The Angels lost, 8-5, to Miami on Friday night at Marlins Park, and might have lost one of their most effective pitchers, closer Bud Norris, in the process.  —  Jesse Chavez, the Angels' starter, struggled to keep the Marlins off …
Discussion: Halos Heaven
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.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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: Lookout Landing and True Blue LA
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 …
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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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