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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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Bucs Dugout, Faith and Fear in Flushing and Amazin' Avenue
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Matt Harvey looks much better as Mets top Pirates, 7-2 — PITTSBURGH — After taking what looked like a knockout blow Saturday night, the Mets got up off the mat on Sunday and finished off the Pirates. Matt Harvey made his best start of the season and the Mets lineup continued to pound the Pirates for a 7-2 win at PNC PArk.
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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baseballmusings.com and Over the Monster
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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.
Discussion:
South Side Sox and Camden Chat
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
Sarah Trotto / UPI:
Miguel Gonzalez perfect for 6 innings as Chicago White Sox beat Detroit Tigers
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Beyond the Box Score
Pat James / The Charlotte Observer:
With no-hitter, White Sox prospect delivers message after rough start in Charlotte
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South Side Sox
John Jackson / Associated Press:
Gonzalez pitches White Sox over Tigers 7-3
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Bless You Boys
Fox Sports:
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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Viva El Birdos and True Blue LA
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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, Gaslamp Ball, FanRag Sports and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Bob Keisser / UPI:
Los Angeles Dodgers belt four HRs in 9-4 win over Chicago Cubs — LOS ANGELES — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw looked at the final results from Los Angeles' win on Sunday and series sweep of the Chicago Cubs, and he viewed it the best way possible. — “It was a great series win,” Kershaw said after the Dodgers' 9-4 victory.
Fox Sports:
Reeling Orioles host first-place Yankees (May 29, 2017) — BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles are coming into a three-game series with the New York Yankees playing their worst baseball of the season. — Baltimore limps back to Camden Yards for a Monday matinee riding a seven-game losing streak …
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Pinstripe Alley
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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)
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes and Camden Chat
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.
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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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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ESPN, CBSSports.com, NBCSports.com, Let's Go Tribe, Talking Chop and Halos Heaven
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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Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: Erasmo Ramirez ready to start a day after closing game
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DRaysBay
Sam Ekstrom / Associated Press:
Longoria and Morrison homer in 15th, Rays outlast Twins 8-6
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DRaysBay and Twinkie Town
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 and Dallas Morning News
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Adrian Beltre's return should help Rangers rebound
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
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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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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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 …
