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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers … As MLB Network played on the TVs in the Diamondbacks clubhouse, infielder Ketel Marte kept himself busy by chatting with players and staff near his locker. — Marte was already well aware of the story everyone was talking about …
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Bob McManaman / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers … The Diamondbacks lost right fielder Steve Souza Jr. toward the end of spring training when he stretched out, diving to try to catch a tailing line drive. They lost third baseman Jake Lamb a week into the season when he stretched and dived to snare a difficult pop foul.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Robinson Cano suspended 80 games by MLB for performance-enhancing drug violation — In one of Major League Baseball's most stunning performance-enhancing drug busts this decade, Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano was suspended for 80 games for violating the game's drug policy …
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MLB Baseball News … and Lookout Landing
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Robinson Cano Suspended For 80 Games
Robinson Cano Suspended For 80 Games
Discussion:
U.S.S. Mariner, FanGraphs Baseball, The Comeback, 12up and Al's Ramblings
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Robinson Cano's PED bust ruins his rep - and leaves Mariners with soiled, $24 million star
Robinson Cano's PED bust ruins his rep - and leaves Mariners with soiled, $24 million star
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MLB Baseball News …
Bernie Wilson / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Lyles comes within 5 outs of Padres' first perfect game — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Right-hander Jordan Lyles came within five outs of the first perfect game in San Diego Padres history before allowing a single to Trevor Story in a 4-0 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.
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Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Parra's 3-run homer lifts Rockies to 6-4 win over Padres
Parra's 3-run homer lifts Rockies to 6-4 win over Padres
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Purple Row, Gaslamp Ball and St. Louis Post-Dispatch
ESPN:
Joey Votto discusses Reds' ‘disappointing’ start to season — Joey Votto said in spring training he was eager for the Cincinnati Reds to get back to winning this season, but the early season results have been dominated by losing. — Even with a recent six-game winning streak …
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NESN.com and Red Reporter
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Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Bryce Harper focused on being a National, not upcoming free agency — WASHINGTON - Bryce Harper didn't walk out the door. But he didn't walk into a trap either. — “I'm a National now,” said Harper on Tuesday afternoon, when asked about his future prior to Washington's series opener against the visiting New York Yankees.
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Bleacher Report
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Bryce Harper's love affair with his Vegas Golden Knights - and hockey - goes into overtime
Bryce Harper's love affair with his Vegas Golden Knights - and hockey - goes into overtime
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Sportsnet.ca
ESPN:
Yoan Moncada returns from DL — The Chicago White Sox activated starting second baseman Yoan Moncada from the disabled list on Tuesday. — He was placed on the 10-day DL on May 5 with left hamstring tightness. — The White Sox had an open roster spot after optioning infielder Jose Rondon …
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Bucs Dugout
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Bader sticks in right field, and Carpenter returns to first base vs. Twins — MINNEAPOLIS • When considering access the designated hitter for this short, two-day cameo appearance in the Twin Cities, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny suggested he would use it as a chance to fit in all the bats …
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera ‘so mad’ about Robinson Canó suspension — Albert Pujols picked up his 3,000th hit on May 4. Which active player will be the next one to reach the milestone? Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit — CONNECT — Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
A.J. Pollock Out Four To Eight Weeks With Fractured Thumb — Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock has been diagnosed with an avulsion fracture of his left thumb, the Diamondbacks announced on Tuesday. He's expected to miss between four and eight weeks, per manager Torey Lovullo.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com and AZ Snake Pit
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, Federal Baseball and Brew Crew Ball
ESPN:
MRI shows Mets' Yoenis Cespedes has right hip strain — Yoenis Cespedes of the New York Mets underwent an MRI on Tuesday that revealed a mild strain of his right hip, and the team has discussed with the outfielder the possibility he will be placed on the disabled list, general manager Sandy Alderson said Tuesday.
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Danny Abriano / SNY:
Mets Memories: The acquisition of Noah Syndergaard from the Blue Jays
Mets Memories: The acquisition of Noah Syndergaard from the Blue Jays
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Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Carpio's single leads St. Lucie to 4-3 win over Florida — KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Luis Carpio hit a run-scoring single in the seventh inning, leading the St. Lucie Mets to a 4-3 win over the Florida Fire Frogs in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.
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MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Adrian Beltre goes back on DL with hamstring injury — Adrian Beltre's return from the disabled list lasted just five games. — The — Texas Rangers put the third baseman back on the DL on Tuesday, two days after he aggravated his left hamstring injury. — Beltre landed on the DL for the fourth time in two seasons.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Gamboa scores winning run, Clearwater beats Palm Beach 11-10 in walk-off finish — CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Darick Hall hit a sacrifice fly and drove in Arquimedes Gamboa with the winning run in the seventh inning, as the Clearwater Threshers topped the Palm Beach Cardinals 11-10 in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.
Josh Land / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles on deck: What to watch Tuesday vs. Phillies, plus lineups, broadcast info and more — Starting pitchers: Orioles RHP Andrew Cashner (1-4, 4.84 ERA) vs. Phillies RHP Nick Pivetta (2-2, 4.15 ERA) — The Orioles beat the Rays 17-1. (Denise Sanders, Baltimore Sun video)
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DRaysBay and Phillies Nation
Associated Press:
Binghamton beats Erie 6-5 on back-to-back homers from McNeil, Alonso — BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jeff McNeil and Peter Alonso hit back-to-back home runs as the Binghamton Rumble Ponies won in dramatic fashion against the Erie SeaWolves 6-5 on Tuesday. — The Rumble Ponies cut the deficit …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Stephen Vogt To Undergo Shoulder Surgery — Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt met with Dr. Neal ElAttrache to have another examination of his ailing shoulder and received an unfortunate but largely expected diagnosis, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com (Twitter links).
Discussion:
Al's Ramblings
ESPN:
Justin Turner batting third for Dodgers in return from DL — Justin Turner has been activated from the 10-day disabled list and is batting third for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night against the Marlins in Miami. — Turner has been out since March after breaking his left wrist when he was hit by a pitch.
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True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Stephan carries Tampa to 4-2 win over Dunedin — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Stephan tossed a five-hit complete game, leading the Tampa Tarpons to a 4-2 win over the Dunedin Blue Jays in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday. — Dunedin had a runner on first in the top of the seventh …
ESPN:
Angels tweak batting order, move up Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani — Shohei Ohtani is moving on up. — The Los Angeles Angels' two-way sensation is hitting second Tuesday night against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, the first time he's been in that spot in his career. — EDITOR'S PICKS
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12up
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Place Carson Smith On 10-Day DL — The Red Sox announced that righty Carson Smith has been placed on the 10-day DL with a subluxation of his right shoulder. He'll be replaced for the time being by lefty Bobby Poyner. — It's obviously not terribly promising news to hear that the injury is to Smith's throwing shoulder.
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NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News …, USA Today, Over the Monster and 12up