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Tigers top Mariners 5-4, Cano fractures hand — DETROIT (AP) Jose Iglesias hit an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over Seattle on Sunday after the Mariners lost standout second baseman Robinson Cano to a fractured hand.
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Cano breaks hand when hit by pitch, many need surgery — DETROIT (AP) — Robinson Cano broke his right hand when hit by a pitch from left-hander Blaine Hardy in the third inning of the Seattle Mariners' 5-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. — The Seattle star, who has played …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright likely headed back to DL after difficult start, loss to San Diego — SAN DIEGO • By the start of the first inning, Adam Wainwright felt a familiar pain in his right elbow. — By the middle of the third, his start was over. — The concern was just beginning.
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Another DL stint possible for Adam Wainwright (elbow soreness) — St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright could be headed right back to the disabled list with elbow soreness after he lasted just 2 innings Sunday in a 5-3 loss to the San Diego Padres.
Bernie Wilson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Richard fans 10, Wainwright struggles as Pads beat Cards 5-3
Richard fans 10, Wainwright struggles as Pads beat Cards 5-3
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Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Gabe Kapler trying to manage Phillies' bullpen without a closer | Bob Brookover — Being the closer is different. Being the guy asked to get the last three outs of a game increases the degree of difficulty, frays the nerves and makes the heart beat faster.
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Nick Williams, adjusting to life on bench, hits 3-run homer in Phillies win — Nick Williams took the field for the Phillies for just a few minutes Sunday. The outfielder was out of the lineup for the 11th time in 14 games as manager Gabe Kapler shifts him into a reserve role.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies use Edubray Ramos, not Hector Neris, to close out win over Mets
Phillies use Edubray Ramos, not Hector Neris, to close out win over Mets
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals … The Diamondbacks have initiated round three of filling their vacated fifth rotation spot. — After right-hander Troy Scribner lasted just 3 2/3 innings and walked six batters in a losing effort on Saturday against the Washington Nationals …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals … For Alex Avila, there is never a “eureka” moment that precedes the end of a slump. He won't take a swing in the cage or notice something on video, make an adjustment and then suddenly find his fortunes have changed.
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Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals
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Greg Beacham / Associated Press:
After Ohtani dazzles Twins, Angels rally late for 2-1 win — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Shohei Ohtani struck out 11 while pitching three-hit ball into the seventh inning, and Zack Cozart got a walk-off RBI single in the Los Angeles Angels' 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
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Greg Beacham / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
After Ohtani dazzles Twins, Angels walk off late in 2-1 win — Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, left, of Japan, talks with catcher Martin Maldonado after the top of the first inning against the Minnesota Twins during a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 13, 2018.
Associated Press:
Raccoon in Reds' bullpen at Dodger Stadium captured before game — LOS ANGELES — Perhaps the only thing that could slow the Cincinnati Reds relievers during this five-game win streak was a raccoon in the bullpen on Sunday. — A raccoon was found by a member of the cleaning crew in the visitor's bullpen at Dodger Stadium.
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Jill Painter Lopez / Associated Press:
Schebler's HR helps Reds beat Dodgers for 5th straight win
Schebler's HR helps Reds beat Dodgers for 5th straight win
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Steven Wine / Associated Press:
Newcomb helps Braves beat Marlins with 1-hitter, 4-3 — MIAMI (AP) — Sean Newcomb allowed no runs for the third start in a row and gave up only one hit in six innings to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 Sunday. — Newcomb (4-1) has pitched 20 consecutive scoreless innings and last allowed a run on April 26.
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Steven Wine / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Newcomb throws 6 scoreless innings, Braves beat Marlins 4-3
Newcomb throws 6 scoreless innings, Braves beat Marlins 4-3
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Jay Cohen / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Giolito helps White Sox rally past Cubs 5-3 — CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito was erratic and inconsistent. — He was also a winner. — Giolito labored his way into the sixth inning, Matt Davidson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly and the Chicago White Sox salvaged the finale …
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Davidson helps White Sox rally past Cubs 5-3
Davidson helps White Sox rally past Cubs 5-3
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB cleat flap: As Ben Zobrist's peers lend support, uniform regulations may be loosened — SportsPulse: Are the New York Yankees baseball's best team? Are the recent no-hitters an anomaly? What's wrong with the Los Angeles Dodgers? USA TODAY Sports' Jorge Ortiz breaks it all down.
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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
Rangers Purchase Brandon Mann's Contract
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Yanks first team since '03 with four 10-homer players by 40th game — NEW YORK — With nearly a quarter of the season in the books, the New York Yankees accomplished a franchise first Sunday. — When designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton dropped a home run over the right-center field wall during …
Mike Cranston / Associated Press:
Mets' deGrom throws 45 pitches in scoreless 1st, is pulled — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom lasted only one inning in his return from the disabled list despite not allowing a hit or a run. — DeGrom needed 45 pitches to get through the first, which included 20 foul balls by Philadelphia.
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