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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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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Jose Bautista's three-run blast sinks Yu Darvish, Rangers
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Jose Bautista rips one flat slider to beat Yu Darvish, Rangers
Marc Narducci / Philly.com:
Phillies' Joseph turns his game around in May — On the last day of April, after the Phillies had suffered a 5-3 defeat in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr had some comforting words to then scuffling first baseman Tommy Joseph. — “I said it is a new month.
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Aaron Bracy / Associated Press:
Joseph's hit sends Phillies past Reds 4-3
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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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Royals aim for first sweep in Cleveland since 2003 (May 28, 2017) — CLEVELAND — The slumping Cleveland Indians on Sunday will attempt to avoid being swept by the Kansas City Royals in a three-game series at Progressive Field for the first time in 14 years.
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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.
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Alcides Escobar's two-run double helps Kansas City Royals beat Cleveland Indians — CLEVELAND — Four batters into the game, there was one out and two ejections, one of which was the 40th of Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost's career. — “Forty? I didn't know that,” Yost said.
Mike Lupica / New York Daily News:
Terry Collins deserves more time with Mets, but will he get it? — You want to know how fast a team can get itself sideways in sports? The Mets are how fast. — Start here: It was less than 19 months ago that the Mets and the Royals played a most memorable World Series game, Game 5 …
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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 …
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Dozier's 2-run shot in 8th spurs Twins to 5-3 win over Rays — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After his torrid second half last season left him with 42 homers, Brian Dozier would be wise not to worry about his future totals. — Minnesota's sturdy second baseman still has plenty of power in that right-handed swing.
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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 …
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 …
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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.
Mike Shalin / UPI:
Boston Red Sox's Brian Johnson blanks Seattle Mariners in complete game shutout — BOSTON — Young left-hander Brian Johnson was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket after Saturday's game. — But before he left, ending his second brief stay in the major leagues in 2017, he left a mark …
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Houston Astros' Dallas Keuchel returns from DL, defeats Baltimore Orioles — HOUSTON — Dallas Keuchel made a triumphant return from the disabled list and George Springer homered and scored twice as the Houston Astros claimed a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park.
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John Perrotto / Associated Press:
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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Pineda goes for Yankees in rubber match vs. A's (May 28, 2017) — NEW YORK — The New York Yankees are winning games, they're just not scoring in bunches recently. — Despite scoring 17 runs in their last six games the Yankees have four wins and can notch another series win Sunday afternoon …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Buck Farmer strikes out 11 as offense wakes up in Tigers' 4-3 win over White Sox — 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 — CHICAGO - The buck stopped here.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers sense urgency to win as they slide through long road trip
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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
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Scott Boras says Jake Arrieta still elite despite fastball velocity drop — LOS ANGELES — Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta's agent, Scott Boras, pushed back on the notion Arrieta isn't an elite pitcher just because his fastball velocity has dropped this year, while also insisting it's …
