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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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Ian Happ starts at second base against Dodgers — Photos of the Cubs top pick in the 2015 draft, Ian Happ. — Chicago Tribune — Ian Happ will start at his natural position — second base — when the Chicago Cubs face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday at Dodger Stadium.
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Kyle Schwarber's struggles have him heading into platoon role for Cubs
Kyle Schwarber's struggles have him heading into platoon role for Cubs
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Chris Bahr / Fox Sports:
Struggling Kyle Schwarber is now officially a platoon player for Cubs
Struggling Kyle Schwarber is now officially a platoon player for Cubs
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Wood fuels win over Cubs
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Jose Bautista's three-run blast sinks Yu Darvish, Rangers — TORONTO — Jose Bautista struck again to beat the Rangers. His three-run homer in the fifth against Yu Darvish was enough for a 3-1 win Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre. The Rangers have lost five consecutive games and fall back two games under .500 (24-26).
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Adrian Beltre rejoining Rangers after three positive rehab games — TORONTO — Some good news came down after the Rangers lost again to the Blue Jays Saturday afternoon. — Adrian Beltre could finally be joining the Rangers' lineup Monday after playing in his third extended spring game in Arizona on Saturday.
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers lose A.J. Griffin to injury, game to Jays
Rangers lose A.J. Griffin to injury, game to Jays
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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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Sleepless Dillon Gee not complaining about joining Rangers
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Claim Peter O'Brien
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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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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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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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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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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Yankees held hitless into 6th by Cotton, but beat A's 3-2 (May 27, 2017) — NEW YORK (AP) Oakland rookie Jharel Cotton held the Yankees hitless until Matt Holliday launched a two-run homer with two outs in the sixth inning that sent resurgent CC Sabathia and New York to a 3-2 victory Saturday.
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Pressed into emergency duty, Manaea spins a gem
Pressed into emergency duty, Manaea spins a gem
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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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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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Barry Werner / Fox Sports:
Cleveland Indians unveil statue of Hall of Famer Frank Robinson — The Cleveland Indians honored Hall of Famer Frank Robinson with a statue at Progressive Field on Saturday. — Robinson was the first African-American manager in the big leagues, hired by the Indians in 1975.
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 …
Barry Jackson / miamiherald:
Marlins negotiating purchase agreement with two groups, still expect sale; Marlins notes — A six-pack of Marlins notes on a Saturday: — • The Marlins are negotiating purchase agreements with groups led by both Jeb Bush and Tagg Romney, fully intending to strike a deal …
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‘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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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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Strained hamstring lands Tigers 2B Ian Kinsler on DL — The Tigers have placed second baseman Ian Kinsler on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain. — Kinsler, 34, missed eight games earlier this month with hamstring issues. He is batting .239 with 4 homers and 11 RBIs this season.
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