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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals lose battle of bullpens in 13th inning — SAN DIEGO • What couldn't be decided in the first 12 ½ innings late Saturday night at Petco Park because of two lineups clacking and scratching away without a spark between them, took one pitch to turn in the 13th.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards Insider: Kelly's (college) degree of difficulty different than most — SAN DIEGO • When Oregon State University handed over his diploma that was six years in the making, Carson Kelly was two time zones away, batting cleanup and pursuing his day job as one of the top catching prospects in the minor leagues.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals fall to Padres in 13th in battle of bullpens — • It took three batters by the San Diego Padres in the 13th inning and one pitch from Mike Mayers to end what had long been a staring contest to see which bullpen blinked. — After two walks by otherwise impenetrable reliever John Brebbia …
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos
Kristie Rieken / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Morton fans career-high 14 as Astros beat Rangers 6-1 — HOUSTON (AP) — Charlie Morton struck out a career-high 14 in seven solid innings and Evan Gattis, Brian McCann and Carlos Correa all homered to back him up and help the Houston Astros to a 6-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Baseball roundup: Morton strikes out 14 to lead Houston — Charlie Morton struck out a career-high 14 in seven solid innings and Evan Gattis, Brian McCann and Carlos Correa homered to back him up and help host Houston beat Texas 6-1 on Saturday night. Morton (5-) yielded four hits …
Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:
Mariners' Paxton will bring his ‘Eh game’ against Detroit Tigers — Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton made history on Tuesday night when he threw a no-hitter against the Blue Jays in Toronto. Paxton is the 299th pitcher in MLB history to throw a complete-game no-hitter …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers win Game 1 vs. M's, 4-3, after Matt Boyd's ‘awesome day’
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Lookout Landing and Bless You Boys
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
How the Detroit Tigers beat Seattle, 4-3, in Game 1 on Saturday
Discussion:
U.S.S. Mariner, Bless You Boys, MLB Baseball News … and Lookout Landing
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos leaves game with pinky contusion
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Another feel-good Rangers' story after pitcher's long journey to big leagues — HOUSTON — The Texas Rangers have another heart-warming story on their roster. A year ago it was Austin Bibens-Dirkx. — This year it's left-hander Brandon Mann, who was called up from Triple-A Round Rock …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Purchase Brandon Mann's Contract — The Rangers have purchased the contract of left-hander Brandon Mann from Triple-A Round Rock, according to an announcement from the team. Texas optioned southpaw Yohander Mendez to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
Jill Painter Lopez / Associated Press:
Schebler's HR helps Reds beat Dodgers for 5th straight win — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scott Schebler began his career with the Dodgers and loved his time with the franchise. Now in his third season with Cincinnati, he admitted his big homer back in Los Angeles had some extra special meaning.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers lose third consecutive to Reds when Dave Roberts' pitching strategy backfires in sixth inning — The echoes of greatness were everywhere at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. The Dodgers staged a reunion for the 1988 World Series championship team, a sobering reminder that more than 10,000 days have passed since their last parade.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Nats seek sweep; Zobrist told to change spikes — FILE - In this April 10, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cubs first baseman Ben Zobrist plays in place of the injured Anthony Rizzo during the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
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Dennis Georgatos / Associated Press:
Freeland, Story lead Rockies to 4-0 win over Brewers — Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story follows the flight of his RBI-double off Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brent Suter in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Associated Press:
Brent Suter starts for Brewers after Chase Anderson (illness) scratched — DENVER — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Chase Anderson was scratched from his scheduled start against Colorado on Saturday night because of a stomach illness. — The team replaced Anderson with left-hander Brent Suter, who moved up a spot in the rotation.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Brew Crew Ball and MLB Trade Rumors
David Ginsburg / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Rays rebound to beat Orioles 10-3 for doubleheader split — Heavy rain falls during a delay in the second baseball game of a doubleheader between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Minor League Ball, MLB Baseball News … and DRaysBay
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Price snaps 3-start losing streak as Red Sox beat Jays 5-2 — TORONTO - — David Price pitched 5 1-3 innings to win his first start since being diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, — Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run home run and the — Boston Red Sox beat the — Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Saturday.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Bluebird Banter
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Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles minor league report: Baysox third baseman Ryan Mountcastle returns from injury — Triple-A Norfolk — Outfielder Alex Presley is heating up for the Tides just as an outfield opportunity might be in the making for the Orioles. Presley, 32, had a 12-game hitting streak end Wednesday …
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Camden Chat
