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Ben Walker / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mets sign Bautista, recently cut Braves, doubles in 1st AB — New York Mets' Jose Bautista (11) stretches while on deck during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) — New York Mets' Jose Bautista …
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Jose Bautista doubles in Mets debut while Jose Reyes makes costly error in 5-1 loss
Jose Bautista doubles in Mets debut while Jose Reyes makes costly error in 5-1 loss
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MLB Baseball News … and Fish Stripes
Matt Ehalt / USA Today:
Mets have interest in outfielder Jose Bautista; Does signing him make sense?
Mets have interest in outfielder Jose Bautista; Does signing him make sense?
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MLB Daily Dish, Amazin' Avenue and NorthJersey.com
Associated Press:
Boone booted: Yankees manager ejected for 1st time in career — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aaron Boone has been ejected from a game for the first time as a big league manager. — Boone, managing his 46th game for the New York Yankees, was tossed by home plate Pat Hoberg with two outs …
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Gary Sanchez injury scare is a small worry compared to Yankees' rotation woes — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Yankees' depth could once again be tested — this time at catcher. — Gary Sanchez exited after feeling cramping in his right calf while running to second base on the final …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: The first 50 games are done, but Hamels doesn't appear to be — ARLINGTON — Joey Gallo doesn't think he'll do the Home Run Derby in July should he be asked to participate. — It would be fun for fans across baseball, but Gallo knows it would potentially put …
Fox Sports:
Mariners' Dee Gordon has broken toe, joins Cano on DL — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Seattle Mariners' Dee Gordon has joined Robinson Cano on the disabled list, just after taking over from the All-Star at second base. — Seattle said Tuesday that Gordon hurt his right big toe on May 9 in Toronto and reinjured it Sunday.
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Mariners' Mitch Haniger day-to-day after taking pitch off left wrist — Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger left Tuesday night's game in Oakland after being hit on the left wrist by a Trevor Cahill pitch in the fourth inning. — The team said X-rays were negative and Haniger was listed as day-to-day.
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Associated Press:
Baseball notebook: Joey Bats takes another swing — Former home run champ Jose Bautista is getting another chance to show he still has pop, this time with the New York Mets. — Needing an extra outfielder, and preferably one who can tag lefthanded pitchers, the Mets signed Bautista, 37 …
Associated Press:
Souza put back on DL by Diamondbacks with pectoral strain — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. is back on the 10-day disabled list. — Souza originally strained his right pectoral muscle during spring training and didn't start his big league season until May 3.
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Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers
Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers
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MLB Baseball News …, Brew Crew Ball and AZ Snake Pit
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers
Rich Rovito / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Chacin, bullpen pitch Brewers past slumping Diamondbacks 1-0
Chacin, bullpen pitch Brewers past slumping Diamondbacks 1-0
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AZ Snake Pit and Arizona Republic
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Tyler Chatwood latest starter to stall Cubs' momentum — CHICAGO — The major league leader in giving up walks was at it again on Tuesday as Chicago Cubs right-hander Tyler Chatwood continues to confound his new team and fan base. Leaving Coors Field after last season was supposed to lead …
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Associated Press:
Baseball roundup: Indians rout Cubs in 2016 World Series rematch — Jose Ramirez hit his 14th homer and the Cleveland Indians routed the hosting Chicago Cubs 10-1 on Tuesday night in their first meeting at Wrigley Field since the 2016 World Series. — The AL Central leaders moved back to .500 …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Cubs-Indians: Five stark differences since their 2016 World Series showdown
Cubs-Indians: Five stark differences since their 2016 World Series showdown
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MLB Baseball News … and Let's Go Tribe
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cubs try to ignore local media's obsession with Manny Machado — Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. discusses his friendship with Orioles star Manny Machado on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Manny Machado Week entered Day Two on Tuesday …
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Steve Rosenbloom / Baltimore Sun:
Do the White Sox really think Manny Machado would want to play for a team like theirs?
Do the White Sox really think Manny Machado would want to play for a team like theirs?
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Albert Almora Jr. won't try to recruit good friend Manny Machado to Cubs
Albert Almora Jr. won't try to recruit good friend Manny Machado to Cubs
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — MINNEAPOLIS — Jeimer Candelario was all smiles on Monday afternoon. — He was smiling even more a day later, walking out of Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire's office, ready to begin a minor-league injury rehabilitation assignment. — Candelario will join Triple-A Toledo for two or three games, Gardenhire said.
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Bryce Harper: Nationals star hits NL-leading 15th bomb — Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper hit his 15th home run of the season Tuesday and now leads the National League in long balls. — Harper hit the solo shot in the bottom of the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
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Gaslamp Ball, MLB Baseball News …, Federal Baseball and KCM Sports
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Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Kids bop: At 19, Nationals rookie Juan Soto has star company in home run club
Kids bop: At 19, Nationals rookie Juan Soto has star company in home run club
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Federal Baseball
Baltimore Sun:
With Ripken's help, MLB and USA Baseball modify youth game to pick up the pace — From staff and wire reports — When Major League Baseball named former Orioles great Cal Ripken Jr. as a special adviser to the comissioner in 2015, he was tasked with creating strategies and initiatives aimed …
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Ralph D. Russo / Associated Press:
MLB, USA Baseball modify youth game to pick up pace
Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Oh brother: Cole's good game blemished by HR from Crawford — HOUSTON (AP) - Gerrit Cole's only major miscue against San Francisco came on a pitch to Brandon Crawford that likely will give his brother-in-law bragging rights at family gatherings for years to come.
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Associated Press:
Morales, Happ lead Blue Jays over Angels 5-3, stop skid at 4 — TORONTO (AP) — Kendrys Morales hit a two-run home run, J.A. Happ won his second straight start and the Toronto Blue Jays burst to a five-run first-inning lead in a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Tuesday night that stopped a four-game losing streak.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
O'Neill's slugging keeps him in lineup — St. Louis Cardinals' Tyler O'Neill hits a three-run home run in the third inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium on Monday, May 21, 2018, in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com