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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
5 Key Stories: 5/20/17 - 5/26/17 — Here are the biggest stories from this week at MLBTR. — Braves acquire Matt Adams from Cardinals. The Braves made a trade to add a first baseman this week, getting Matt Adams and cash from St. Louis for minor-league infielder Juan Yepez.
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
AL Notes: Jimenez, Kintzler, Hahn, Johnson — The Orioles have moved righty Ubaldo Jimenez to the bullpen, tweets Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun. The 33-year-old Jimenez is struggling for the second consecutive season, posting a 7.17 ERA, 6.8 K/9 and a way-too-high 5.3 BB/9 in 42 2/3 innings over nine outings so far.
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Young pitchers square off as Red Sox host Mariners (May 27, 2017)
Young pitchers square off as Red Sox host Mariners (May 27, 2017)
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Benjamin Chase / Fox Sports:
Boston Red Sox Closer Craig Kimbrel Is Enjoying A 2017 Resurgence
David Hill / Fox Sports:
Boston Red Sox Brock Holt Shut Down Once Again
Boston Red Sox Brock Holt Shut Down Once Again
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Mike Shalin / UPI:
Eduardo Rodriguez, Boston Red Sox relievers combine for shutout of Seattle Mariners
Eduardo Rodriguez, Boston Red Sox relievers combine for shutout of Seattle Mariners
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Kyle Hightower / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Rodriguez strong, Red Sox down Mariners for 5th straight win
Rodriguez strong, Red Sox down Mariners for 5th straight win
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kyle Schwarber's struggles have him heading into platoon role for Cubs — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses Kyle Schwarber's recent struggles and reacts after the team's “Anchorman"-themed departure to Los Angeles prior to a game at the Dodgers on Friday, May 26, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
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Kyle Schwarber to start vs. righties only for now, Joe Maddon says
Kyle Schwarber to start vs. righties only for now, Joe Maddon says
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers add outfielder/first baseman Peter O'Brien to minor leagues — TORONTO — The Rangers acquired outfielder/first baseman Peter O'Brien on a waiver claim from the Reds Saturday afternoon. — He'll be optioned to Double A Frisco and play in games at Northwest Arkansas on Sunday …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Claim Peter O'Brien — The Rangers have claimed 1B/OF Peter O'Brien from the Reds, the two clubs have announced. To clear space on their 40-man roster, the Rangers have moved righty Tyson Ross to the 60-day DL. They've optioned O'Brien to Triple-A Round Rock.
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Sleepless Dillon Gee not complaining about joining Rangers
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jim Bunning Passes Away — Hall of Fame pitcher and former US Senator Jim Bunning has passed away, the Phillies have announced. He was 85 and had suffered a stroke last fall. — Bunning was born in Southgate, Kentucky, outside Cincinnati, and attended a Cincinnati high school and Xavier University.
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Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning dies at age 85 — Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning died overnight at the age of 85, the Philadelphia Phillies announced Saturday. — Bunning pitched for the Detroit Tigers, Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers over a 17-year career from 1955 to 1971.
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Arizona Republic:
Bullpen session goes smoothly for D-Backs' Walker — Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker threw an event-free bullpen session, putting him on target to throw a simulated game on Monday or Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, manager Torey Lovullo said. — “He did just fine,” Lovullo said.
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Arizona Diamondbacks beat Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings — MILWAUKEE — When things are going well, as they have been for the Arizona Diamondbacks lately, the unlikely suddenly becomes likely. — So it should not have been that much of a surprise to see Chris Iannetta blast a game-tying home run …
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Chicago White Sox / Inside the White Sox:
Heroes Galore in Homecoming Victory — Take your pick of heroes from the White Sox' 8-2 victory over the Tigers as the Sox pounded out 14 hits and benefited from strong pitching in the opener of the four-game series and seven-game homestand. — Avi Garcia went 3-for-5 and put The Good Guys ahead …
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Dan Hayes / CSN Chicago:
Avisail Garcia busts out of mini-slump in White Sox win
Avisail Garcia busts out of mini-slump in White Sox win
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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Shelly Anderson / UPI:
Neil Walker helps New York Mets halt skid, top Pittsburgh Pirates
Neil Walker helps New York Mets halt skid, top Pittsburgh Pirates
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers lose A.J. Griffin to injury, game to Jays — TORONTO — Texas Rangers starting pitcher A.J. Griffin left Friday's opener against the Toronto Blue Jays in the second inning with a strained left intercostal muscle and is headed to the disabled list.
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Sunday Stretch: Comito trying to follow in famous footsteps of Norwalk alums — Norwalk High School has produced big league pitchers like Joel Hanrahan and Matt Dermody. — Another former Norwalk pitching prospect is trying to get to the majors. — Norwalk graduate Chris Comito is trying …
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Reds notes: Asher Wojciechowski excited for starting shot … PHILADELPHIA - The baseball world can be a small one at times. — When Cincinnati Reds right-hander Asher Wojciechowski entered the home clubhouse at Great American Ball Park a week ago, he sat within a few lockers of a couple familiar faces.
ESPN:
‘Maintaining winning spirit in the clubhouse is important’ — This interview was conducted in Spanish and has been translated. Read in Spanish here. — Cubs catcher Willson Contreras made his MLB debut last summer after seven years in the Cubs' Dominican and minor league system.
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Column When Rangers and Astros meet, their bad blood quickly boils — Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor, left, is restrained by teammate Marwin Gonzalez after Astros pitcher Lance McCullers, right, threw a pitch behind Mike Napoli (not pictured) to ignite a benches-clearing melee on May 1.
Associated Press:
Corey Kluber expected to rejoin Indians' rotation Thursday — CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber, sidelined most of the month with a strained lower back, is expected to rejoin the Cleveland Indians rotation on Thursday against Oakland. — Cleveland's ace right-hander hasn't pitched since May 2 …
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Select John Brebbia's Contract, Designate Miguel Socolovich — The Cardinals have announced that they've selected the contract of righty reliever John Brebbia from Triple-A Memphis. To clear space on their 40-man roster, they've designated fellow righty Miguel Socolovich for assignment.
Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Three up, three down | Pitchers Chris Sale, Anibal Sanchez among MLB's trending topics — A look at what's trending in Major League Baseball this week: — THREE UP — Chris Sale: The Boston left-hander sacrificed some velocity for efficiency last season, taking a little off his fastball …