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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 / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Lyles comes within 5 outs of Padres' first no-hitter  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — After 7,858 games, the San Diego Padres are still waiting for their first no-hitter.  —  Jordan Lyles was the latest to give the long-sufferings fans hope that it could finally happen.
Associated Press:   Padres place rookie lefty Lucchesi on disabled list
Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Parra's 3-run homer lifts Rockies to 6-4 win over Padres
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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Robinson Cano Suspended For 80 Games  —  Mariners star Robinson Cano has received an eighty-game suspension for testing positive for substances banned by the MLB-MLBPA Joint Drug Agreement, as first reported by Hector Gomez of Deportivo Z 101 (via Twitter) and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Robinson Cano's PED bust ruins his rep - and leaves Mariners with soiled, $24 million star
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:   Baseball notebook: Seattle's Cano, Texas' Beltre being evaluated
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 …
Discussion: Red Reporter and NESN.com
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:   Five truths at the quarter mark of the MLB season
John Fay / USA Today:   Joey Votto says earthquake forced him out of the game: 'I'm a sensitive soul'
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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John Harper / The Charlotte Observer:
A Bryce Harper-Yankees marriage seems to be a longshot, but it could come down to Stanton
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Bryce Harper's love affair with his Vegas Golden Knights - and hockey - goes into overtime
Discussion: Sportsnet.ca
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals prepping for Martinez to meet weekend start, too  —  MINNEAPOLIS  • Having already scooped up the leftover innings Sunday against San Diego, John Gant is not available Tuesday night against Minnesota and the Cardinals are increasingly likely to set him aside for a start this weekend.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Bader sticks in right field, and Carpenter returns to first base vs. Twins
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards prospect O'Neill keeps slugging, has 13 homers in 27 games at Memphis
Discussion: Associated Press
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera won't play until hamstring fully healed  —  Miguel Cabrera, who went on the 10-day disabled list with a hamstring strain on May 4, said Tuesday he's not sure when he'll resume baseball activity.  He made it clear he's not coming back until he's healthy.
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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 …
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.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers
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 …
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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Associated Press:   White Sox push back Fulmer's next start
Danny Abriano / SNY:
Mets Memories: The acquisition of Noah Syndergaard from the Blue Jays  —  On Dec. 8, 2012, the Mets officially acquired Noah Syndergaard, Travis d'Arnaud, John Buck, and Wuilmer Becerra from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for reigning Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey, Josh Thole, and Mike Nickeas.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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ESPN:   MRI shows Mets' Yoenis Cespedes has right hip strain
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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Associated Press:   Delgado's single leads Rome to 4-3 win over Hickory
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
Discussion: 12up
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 …
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)
Discussion: Phillies Nation and DRaysBay
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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