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Tom Haudricourt / Wausau Daily Herald:
Greinke trade was huge deal involving many other teams  —  Arizona's Zack Greinke, who pitched against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday afternoon at Miller Park, was a central figure in one of the biggest trades in Milwaukee history.  —  In terms of the players involved, it was a trade that kept giving.
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Milwaukee Brewers' Chase Anderson shuts down Arizona Diamondbacks  —  MILWAUKEE — After a rough week, the Milwaukee Brewers desperately needed something good to happen Saturday afternoon and Chase Anderson was more than happy to provide it.  —  Anderson threw seven innings of no-hit ball …
Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Arizona Diamondbacks beat Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit and Brew Crew Ball
Arizona Republic:
Bullpen session goes smoothly for D-Backs' Walker
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Stephen Pianovich / UPI:
Philadelphia Phillies beat Cincinnati Reds on Tommy Joseph's walk-off RBI … PHILADELPHIA - Teammates dumped a water cooler on Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph after his second walk-off hit in three days.  It might be the only thing that can cool down the first baseman this month.
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Philadelphia Phillies walk off Michael Lorenzen and the Cincinnati Reds  —  Baseball can be a frustrating game that way, where everything can seem to go as it's supposed to right until it doesn't.  Lorenzen's season to date is a good example.  The Enquirer/Zach Buchanan  —  CONNECT
Aaron Bracy / Associated Press:
Joseph's hit sends Phillies past Reds 4-3  —  PHILADELPHIA  —  Tommy Joseph knew he was about to get soaked - and he couldn't wait for it.  —  The Phillies first baseman hit a solo homer in the fourth inning and a game-ending RBI single in the ninth, leading Philadelphia to a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
Discussion: The Good Phight
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:   Reds notes: Asher Wojciechowski excited for starting shot
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Jose Bautista rips one flat slider to beat Yu Darvish, Rangers  —  TORONTO  —  Just as they did while winning 10 consecutive games in mid-May, the Texas Rangers are now finding different ways to lose from night to night.  —  A decent outing by starter Yu Darvish on Saturday afternoon …
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Larry Millson / UPI:
Jose Bautista blast keeps Toronto Blue Jays rolling, Texas Rangers reeling  —  TORONTO — Marco Estrada said he woke up in a good mood on Saturday.  —  So good that not even giving up a home run to Shin-Soo Choo on his first pitch of the game could change it.
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).
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Adrian Beltre rejoining Rangers after three positive rehab games
UPI:
Chicago White Sox sign prized Cuban prospect Luis Robert with $26M bonus … The Chicago White Sox signed free agent Cuban outfielder Luis Robert to a minor league contract, including a $26-million signing bonus, the team announced Saturday.  —  Robert, 19, has played the last four seasons …
Discussion: FanRag Sports
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Charlotte Knights / The Charlotte Observer:   Bountiful May gives Charlotte Knights outfielder a shot with Chicago White Sox
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:   5 Key Stories: 5/20/17 - 5/26/17  —  Here are the biggest stories from this week at MLBTR.
Chicago White Sox / Inside the White Sox:
Heroes Galore in Homecoming Victory
Discussion: Minor League Ball
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.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Rangers add outfielder/first baseman Peter O'Brien to minor leagues
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Sleepless Dillon Gee not complaining about joining Rangers
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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Fox Sports:
Young pitchers square off as Red Sox host Mariners (May 27, 2017)
Benjamin Chase / Fox Sports:   Boston Red Sox Closer Craig Kimbrel Is Enjoying A 2017 Resurgence
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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ESPN:
Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning dies at age 85
Discussion: Phillies Nation
Roger Rubin / UPI:
Houston Astros may finally have what it takes to win World Series  —  The Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 in the first game of three-game series on Friday night at Minute Maid Park in Houston.  With a win in one of the next two home games, they will have captured 13 of their first 16 series.
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:   Column When Rangers and Astros meet, their bad blood quickly boils
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs rookie Ian Happ making adjustments at the plate and in the field  —  Ian Happ discusses Joe Maddon's decision to play him at second base for a game Saturday, May 27, 2017, against the Dodgers.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs rookie Ian Happ saw a lot …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Cubs' Ian Happ starts at second base against Dodgers
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Sources: Mets ownership still supports Terry Collins — for now  —  PITTSBURGH — With the steadfast support of a longtime ally in Fred Wilpon, Terry Collins remains entrenched as manager of the Mets, with multiple sources telling Newsday that ownership has given no indication of making …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   David Wright still battling to return on one-year anniversary of his last game
Blair Kerkhoff / Kansas City Star:
Short-handed by ejections, Royals still race past Indians 5-2  —  CLEVELAND  —  Even short-handed, the Royals found a way to win Saturday  —  Four batters into the game, the Royals roster got thinner.  Eric Hosmer was ejected for arguing a third strike on a check swing, and manager Ned Yost quickly followed.
Discussion: Royals Review
David Driver / UPI:
Stephen Strasburg dazzles, racks up 15 Ks in Washington Nationals' 3-0 win  —  WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg entered this season with the goal of going deeper into games and limiting his pitch count, with an objective of getting quick outs on groundballs.  —  With that in mind he now throws …
The Charlotte Observer:
Trout beats Fish: His 16th homer helps Angels past Miami 5-2  —  MIAMI  —  Mike Trout hit his major league-leading 16th homer, and the Los Angeles Angels reached the .500 mark for the 12th time this season by beating Miami 5-2 Saturday.  —  Trout's first-inning homer into the beer garden …
Discussion: Halos Heaven
 
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Place Manuel Margot On DL, Promote Franchy Cordero
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
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