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Cards open series vs. Dodgers (May 29, 2017) — ST. LOUIS — Paul DeJong might face quite a task Monday when the St. Louis Cardinals start a four-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium. — Less than 24 hours after homering in his first major league at-bat …
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Shoulder inflammation lands Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Wood on DL — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-hander Alex Wood on the 10-day disabled list Monday due to inflammation of the SC joint in his pitching shoulder. — The move was made retroactive to May 27.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Place Alex Wood On DL, Select Contract Of Brandon Morrow — The Dodgers are placing left-hander Alex Wood on the 10-day disabled list due to inflammation in his left SC joint, tweets Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers have selected …
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FanRag Sports and True Blue LA
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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Fox Sports:
Sale gets warm reception in return to Chicago with Red Sox — CHICAGO (AP) Chris Sale smiled as he talked about his time in Chicago. The White Sox praised Sale's work ethic and attitude, and Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell called him a true competitor and great teammate.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
‘No hard feelings’ as former White Sox ace Chris Sale returns to the South Side — Former White Sox pitcher Chris Sale discusses his return to Chicago with the Red Sox on Monday, May 29, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Chris Sale knows it will be hard …
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Boston Red Sox officially activate LHP David Price for season debut — The Boston Red Sox officially activated left-hander David Price from the disabled list prior to his season debut in Monday afternoon's game against the Chicago White Sox. — The 31-year-old Price hasn't pitched this season because of a strained left elbow.
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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Gethin Coolbaugh / UPI:
Seattle Mariners rebound from ‘embarassment’ to beat Boston Red Sox, 5-0
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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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Will Manny Machado be a Yankee in 2019? — A lot can happen between now and November 2018. That's when Manny Machado's contract expires, sparking what's sure to be an intense bidding war for one of the best players in the game. Will he choose to stay with the only team he has ever known …
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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Mike Trout sprains thumb in Angels' loss to Marlins — MIAMI — As if a cross-country flight after a blowout loss isn't difficult enough, the Angels packed up from the end of their trip while pondering a disturbing cliffhanger. — They are waiting to see how badly Mike Trout is hurt.
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CBSSports.com, ESPN, NBCSports.com, Let's Go Tribe, Talking Chop and Halos Heaven
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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
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Bless You Boys
Sarah Trotto / UPI:
Miguel Gonzalez perfect for 6 innings as Chicago White Sox beat Detroit Tigers
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Bless You Boys and Beyond the Box Score
Brian Hall / UPI:
Tampa Bay Rays' 15th-inning blasts sink Minnesota Twins — MINNEAPOLIS — Evan Longoria came to bat for the eighth time Sunday in the 15th inning. The game was about six hours old, and the longtime Tampa Bay Rays star was, unexpectedly, facing a starting pitcher from the opposing team.
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Rays journal: Erasmo Ramirez ready to start a day after closing game
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Sam Ekstrom / Associated Press:
Longoria and Morrison homer in 15th, Rays outlast Twins 8-6
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DRaysBay, The Crawfish Boxes and Twinkie Town
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 and The Crawfish Boxes
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets hope Yoenis Cespedes will return from disabled list in 7-10 days — The Mets are now hoping to have Yoenis Cespedes back in a week to 10 days. Mets GM Sandy Alderson said that the slugger's recent setback, an injury that he called a “residual,” from last year's right quad injury …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Option Randal Grichuk — The Cardinals have optioned outfielder Randal Grichuk to Class-A Advanced so that he can put in extensive work on his pitch-recognition, GM John Mozeliak tells David Solomon of KTRS 550 AM (Twitter link). Per a team press release, the Cardinals …
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Steven Tydings / CSN Philly:
Phillies-Marlins 5 things: Phils, Fish try to fight out of NL East cellar — 7:10 p.m. on CSN; streaming live on CSNPhilly.com and the NBC Sports App — The Phillies dropped another series with an 8-4 loss to the Reds in Sunday's rubber match at Citizens Bank Park.
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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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WFAA-TV, Dallas Morning News and Lone Star Ball
