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Cardinals can halt Rockies' streak of series wins — DENVER — The Colorado Rockies are 11-2-2 in series this season and will try to improve upon that record when they play the rubber game of their series Sunday with the St. Louis Cardinals. — The Rockies haven't lost in their last eight series since …
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Wainwright baffles Rockies over 7 innings in Cards' 3-0 win (May 27, 2017) — DENVER (AP) Adam Wainwright kept up his mastery of the Rockies by scattering three hits over seven innings, Tommy Pham hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Colorado 3-0 on Saturday night.
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Indians send struggling RHP Danny Salazar to bullpen — CLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Indians right-hander Danny Salazar, an All-Star last season, has been sent to the bullpen. — Salazar is 3-5 with a 5.50 ERA in 10 starts. He has struck out 73 in 52 1/3 innings but has allowed 55 hits and 28 walks.
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Kansas City Star:
Live updates from Sunday's Royals-Indians game — The Kansas City Royals visit the Cleveland Indians at 12:10 p.m. Sunday at Progressive Field. Kansas City Star reporters, photographers and editors will provide updates during the game.
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Jaso's RBI singles in 9th, 10th rally Pirates past Mets 5-4 — PITTSBURGH (AP);(AP) — John Jaso singled home the tying run in the ninth inning and the winning run in the 10th, and the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame Andrew McCutchen's baserunning blunder to beat the New York Mets 5-4 Saturday night.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Terry Collins left searching for answers after another night of Mets setbacks — PITTSBURGH— Terry Collins was just about speechless. His Mets took another punch to the gut on the field, losing to the Pirates in yet another bullpen explosion Saturday night, and the manager walked into his office to find a note waiting.
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White Sox set to face Tigers in weekend series finale — Chicago Tribune — The White Sox, winners of two of their last three but losers of 14 of 21, will try to make it three of four against the Tigers on Sunday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field. — The Sox won Game 1 …
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Nationals' Harper among 4 starters out against Padres — WASHINGTON (AP) National League home run leader Bryce Harper is among four starters out of the lineup for the Washington Nationals in their series finale against the San Diego Padres on Sunday. — Daniel Murphy, Jayson Werth …
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Stephen Strasburg dazzles, racks up 15 Ks in Washington Nationals' 3-0 win
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Javier Baez returns to leadoff spot for Cubs — Photos of Cubs infielder Javier Baez. — Chicago Tribune — For the second time in five games, Javier Baez will bat leadoff. — This time, Baez has the task of batting first against three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw …
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Cubs, Lester face Dodgers, Kershaw in series finale (May 28, 2017)
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Scott Boras says Jake Arrieta still elite despite fastball velocity drop
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Dozier hopes to lead Twins to series win vs. Rays (May 28, 2017) — MINNEAPOLIS — Brian Dozier had just finished off a big win for the Minnesota Twins on Saturday with a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning. — Dozier said winning Saturday — after losing to the Tampa Bay Rays …
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Minnesota Twins Not Considering Extension for Brandon Kintzler
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
AL Notes: Red Sox, Athletics, Indians — In the event left-hander David Price falters this year in his return from elbow problems, the playoff-contending Red Sox will be forced to scour the trade market to bolster their rotation, observes Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald.
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Detroit Free Press:
Tigers call up Alex Presley, designate Tyler Collins for assignment — 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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Buck Farmer strikes out 11 as offense wakes up in Tigers' 4-3 win over White Sox
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Cardinals place Wong on DL, purchase DeJong's contract — ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals' infield will look a little bit different for the near future, as second baseman Kolten Wong is headed to the 10-day disabled list with a left elbow strain Sunday.
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St. Louis Cardinals place Kolton Wong on DL — The St. Louis Cardinals placed second baseman Kolten Wong on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with a left elbow strain. — Wong was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Colorado Rockies after experiencing soreness in his left elbow for a second time in a week.
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Astros place Charlie Morton on DL — Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton is going on the 10-day disabled list with a strained lat on his right side, the team told reporters Sunday. — The Astros said there is no timetable for his return. — Morton, 33, had picked up wins …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Minor MLB Transactions: 5/28/17 — Sunday's minor moves from around baseball: — The Red Sox have selected the contract of right-handed reliever Blaine Boyer from Triple-A and optioned left-hander Brian Johnson, per a team announcement. Boyer joined the Red Sox on a minor league contract …
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Paul Gackle / The Charlotte Observer:
Blach pitches Giants past Braves — SAN FRANCISCO - Like Matt Cain, San Francisco Giants starter Ty Blach continues to dish out his best stuff in the pitcher-friendly confines of AT&T Park. — The only difference is that Blach actually received some run support, and plenty of it …
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Ty Blach pitches Giants past Braves
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Marlins brace for Angels, hot Shoemaker (May 28, 2017) — MIAMI — The Miami Marlins (17-30) will run into a hot pitcher in Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels (26-26). — Right-hander Matt Shoemaker (4-2) has won three straight starts, beating the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers reaction remains flummoxed by streaky club — TORONTO — That 10-game win streak? Gone with the wind. That stable rotation that once led the majors in quality starts? Undone by injuries to Cole Hamels and A.J. Griffin, although Rangers starters still lead the American League with 28 quality starts.
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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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