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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Don't judge the Detroit Tigers by latest tough stretch — 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 - Good morning, Detroit.
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Shawn Windsor / Detroit Free Press:
Too soon to start a fire sale? The Detroit Tigers look finished — CHICAGO - There is nothing worse in baseball than a team that looks finished before the summer arrives. And the Detroit Tigers look done. — Sure, the Tigers technically aren't done yet - they've only played 50 games.
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Bless You Boys
Fox Sports:
Red Sox's Price set for 2017 debut vs. White Sox (May 29, 2017) — CHICAGO — Five-time All-Star David Price is expected to make his season debut Monday for the Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox. — The 31-year-old left-hander hasn't pitched …
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Over the Monster
John Jackson / Associated Press:
Gonzalez pitches White Sox over Tigers 7-3
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Bless You Boys
John Perrotto / Associated Press:
Harvey wins second straight start as Mets beat Pirates 7-2 — PITTSBURGH (AP);(AP) — Matt Harvey pitched one-run ball over six innings to win his second straight start, and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Sunday night. — The one-time Mets ace, hampered by injuries …
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Bucs Dugout, Faith and Fear in Flushing and Amazin' Avenue
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Matt Harvey makes statement Mets needed in solid start — PITTSBURGH — The only time he looked unsure of himself Sunday night was long after he'd walked off the mound at PNC Park. Matt Harvey was dressed and almost ready to get on the plane back to New York when he turned around and looked …
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Kris Bryant: Cubs have ‘no reason to worry’ over 25-24 start — LOS ANGELES — Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon is keeping calm while fans in Chicago might be “freaking out” over the team's 25-24 record as the calendar hits Memorial Day. After a weekend sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers …
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Sporting News, FanRag Sports and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Jonathan Platek / Fox Sports:
Kyle Schwarber platoon is a bad idea — The Kyle Schwarber platoon is latest poor decision by Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon. — Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber has been struggling mightily, there's no getting around that. Plenty of column inches have been devoted to his struggles, the impact of his struggles, or both.
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Call to the Pen
Associated Press:
Jon Lester, Clayton Kershaw get shelled as L.A. Dodgers sweep Chicago Cubs — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Bellinger and Kike Hernandez led an offensive outburst with three-run homers that upstaged the anticipated duel between aces Jon Lester and Clayton Kershaw, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Chicago 9-4 …
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ABC News
ABC News:
Trout sprains thumb in Angels' 9-2 loss at Miami — Mike Trout stood at his locker and frowned as he looked down at his left thumb, which was puffy and red and sending a clear signal. — He's out. — Trout sprained his thumb stealing second base and left Sunday's game in the sixth inning …
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Fish Stripes, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Associated Press
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Sam Ekstrom / Associated Press:
Longoria and Morrison homer in 15th, Rays outlast Twins 8-6
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DRaysBay and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Fox Sports:
Judge hits 1st slam, Pineda and Yankees beat sloppy A's 9-5 (May 28, 2017) — NEW YORK (AP) Just a little bit farther and Aaron Judge's grand slam would have landed right in that mock jury box. — Judge sent his first career slam screaming toward his own rooting section …
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Gideon Rubin / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Cueto bounces back as Giants top Braves 7-1 — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Johnny Cueto pitched six strong innings and Brandon Crawford drove in three runs as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Sunday. — Cueto (5-4) bounced back from his roughest stretch as a Giant.
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East Bay Times and Talking Chop
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
After Sunday's loss, what's next for Ubaldo Jimenez and Alec Asher? — The Orioles' losing streak reached seven games, their longest since 2011, with an 8-4 loss to the Houston Astros, who scored six runs in the second inning to escape a 3-0 hole. (Denise Sanders, Baltimore Sun video)
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Camden Chat
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ESPN:
Chris Davis weighs in on hitting issues after 1-for-12 series — Chris Davis' struggles at the plate continued over the weekend as the Baltimore Orioles were swept by the Houston Astros, and the first baseman says he is having trouble with his feel at the plate.
David Driver / UPI:
San Diego Padres batter Washington Nationals with 12 hits in victory — WASHINGTON — The San Diego hitters looked overmatched the previous two games, and for good reason. — The Padres had to face Max Scherzer on Friday night and Stephen Strasburg in the afternoon shadows Saturday …
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers reaction feels good because Adrian Beltre feels good ... hopefully — TORONTO — The Rangers' road trip is finally over and they're set to get their captain back. Adrian Beltre is likely to return to the lineup Monday after missing the first two months with a strained right calf.
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Rob Maaddi / The Charlotte Observer:
Duvall, Kivlehan each hit 2 homers, Reds beat Phils 8-4 — PHILADELPHIA — Adam Duvall hit a pair of two-run homers , Patrick Kivlehan had two solo shots and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4 on Sunday. — Scott Schebler also connected for the Reds and Scott Feldman …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
LEADOFF: Season of streaks has Braves on 90-loss pace again — Good morning. This is LEADOFF, the early buzz in Atlanta sports. — The Braves carry a 21-27 record into their Memorial Day game against the Los Angeles Angels, better than at the same point last year but nevertheless on pace …
Gethin Coolbaugh / UPI:
Seattle Mariners rebound from ‘embarassment’ to beat Boston Red Sox, 5-0 — BOSTON — It was the Boston Red Sox's turn to be embarrassed on Sunday. — One day after slugger Nelson Cruz labeled Seattle's recent offense output “embarrassing,” the Mariners matched a season high with 16 hits in a 5-0 rout at Fenway Park.
Pat James / The Charlotte Observer:
With no-hitter, White Sox prospect delivers message after rough start in Charlotte — A key piece of the Chicago White Sox' rebuilding project, Charlotte Knights right-hander Lucas Giolito struggled to find his groove through his first six starts of the season, posting a 7.31 ERA.
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South Side Sox
