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Dave Kallmann / JSOnline:
It's your turn to debate this ‘legendary’ Milwaukee Brewers trading card lineup — Beckett Media and Topps present their all-time legendary trading card line-up for the Milwaukee Brewers Wochit — Mike Caldwell or Teddy Higuera? Pete Vuckovich or Ben Sheets?
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers … MILWAUKEE - When the Diamondbacks had the bases loaded in the first inning on Monday night, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Chase Anderson leaned on his fastball. He used it to strike out Jarrod Dyson, climbing the ladder for Strike 3 …
Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Brewers' Chase Anderson returns to start against Diamondbacks
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, AZ Snake Pit and Brew Crew Ball
Joe Lyons / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
O'Neill starting in third consecutive game; Garcia at SS — The Cardinals, coming off a four-game split with the Philadelphia Phillies, host the Kansas City Royals Monday at 7:15 p.m. in the first of three at Busch Stadium. — The teams will also meet Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. and on Wednesday …
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos and Royals Review
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mikolas puts up nine zeros against Royals — St. Louisan Max Scherzer, who doesn't elicit much dissent when he's labeled the best pitcher in the National League, leads the league in victories. The Washington Nationals' righthnder has seven. — But, next in line at six are Philadelphia's Aaron Nola …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Martinez starts road to returning — Carlos Martinez took his first step toward rejoining the Cardinals' rotation when he long-tossed in the outfield Monday afternoon. Alex Reyes will take presumably his final step toward rejoining the rotation (for the first time since 2016) when he pitches for Class AAA Memphis on Thursday night.
Associated Press:
Mets open series with 2-0 win over Marlins — Fish fall in New York — NEW YORK - Jason Vargas returned to the rotation with five excellent innings, AJ Ramos pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Monday night.
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
With Mets rotation struggling, Jason Vargas must make the most of skipped start to turn season around
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
NY Mets welcome back Jason Vargas to rotation, look to top Marlins again this week
Discussion:
NorthJersey.com, Beyond the Box Score and Amazin' Avenue
Jerry Beach / UPI:
New York Mets, Miami Marlins open series after differing outcomes
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue and Fish Stripes
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Manny Machado, the ideal Cub, handles hoopla over arrival like superstar he is — Orioles slugger Manny Machado fields questions about being the focus of trade rumors on Monday, May 21, 2018. (David Haugh/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — About 20 Chicago media members filed …
Discussion:
Baltimore Sun and Camden Chat
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Associated Press:
Soto, 19, homers in first start for Nationals — Juan Soto, the youngest player in the majors at 19, hit a three-run homer in his first career start as the Washington Nationals defeated the San Diego Padres 10-2 on Monday. — Mark Reynolds had two solo home runs for the Nationals, who snapped a three-game losing streak.
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Nationals' Juan Soto homers on first pitch of first career at-bat as starter
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
Yahoo Sports / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
19-year-old Nats phenom Juan Soto homers on first pitch of his first start
Discussion:
Federal Baseball
Steve Habel / UPI:
Didi Gregorius returns to lineup as New York Yankees visit Texas Rangers — New York's Didi Gregorius will return to the lineup on Monday when the Yankees square off against the Texas Rangers in the first of a three-game series at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.
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Mike Mazzeo / Kansas City Star:
Yankees' loaded roster may lead to some tough decisions for Bombers in near future
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
Noah Trister / Associated Press:
Cleveland's bullpen blues keeping the AL Central in play — Two years ago, the Cleveland bullpen led the way when the Indians overcame significant injuries in their starting rotation and won the American League pennant. — Now, the fickle nature of relief pitching is holding the AL Central favorites back.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
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Tom Musick / UPI:
Chicago Cubs host Cleveland Indians with 3rd straight win in sights — The Chicago Cubs will go for their third win in a row as they welcome the Cleveland Indians to open a two-game series on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. — Chicago (25-19) returns home to begin a five-game homestand …
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
‘Nothing’ is best prescription for Nicky Delmonico's broken hand — White Sox outfielder Nicky Delmonico talks about rehabilitation for his broken right hand on Monday, May 21, 2018. (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Normally, as the expression goes …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
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Jay Cohen / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Machado hits 15th homer as Orioles edge White Sox 3-2
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune, Camden Chat and MLB Trade Rumors
Dave Del Grande / UPI:
West rivals Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics clash — Two American League West rivals riding winning streaks open a three-game series Tuesday night when the Seattle Mariners visit the Oakland Athletics. — The clubs have met six times already this season, all in Seattle, with the Mariners capturing each three-game series 2-1.
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Mike Salk / sports.MyNorthwest.com:
The surging Mariners are being guided by a brand new core
Discussion:
Lookout Landing
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Jerad Eickhoff suffers setback in return to Phillies rotation — Jerad Eickhoff's rehab program has been put on hold after he felt a sensation in his fingertips on Sunday during the end of his start at triple-A Lehigh Valley. — The Phillies starter is working his way back from a back muscle injury …
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Greg Auman / UPI:
Tampa Bay Rays will try to slow down Boston Red Sox's power — The Tampa Bay Rays get back to having a traditional starting pitcher on the mound, but they'll do so Tuesday night against the best hitting lineup in the majors as the Boston Red Sox come to town.
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David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Kevin Cash keeps thinking outside the box with use of Sergio Romo
Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
Notes: Brewers activate Chase Anderson, send Freddy Peralta back to Class AAA Colorado Springs — Freddy Peralta's first stay in the majors ended Monday but it won't be his last. — The Milwaukee Brewers optioned the 21-year-old right-hander to Class AAA Colorado Springs to activate Chase Anderson …
Discussion:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Phillies' Gabe Kapler: Jorge Alfaro and Pudge Rodriguez are ‘neck-and-neck, at worst’ — PHILADELPHIA — Even at this early stage of the season, a series for first place in the National League East elicits extra excitement from already-pumped up Phillies manager Gabe Kapler — and more than a touch of hyperbole.
Associated Press:
Clay Buchholz gets another turn in Diamondbacks' rotation — MILWAUKEE — Clay Buchholz gets another start on the comeback trail. — Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo liked what he saw from Buchholz in his start Sunday and decided against shuffling the rotation. — “[He] will stay in turn,” Lovullo said.
Larry Millson / UPI:
Toronto Blue Jays aim to end skid vs. Los Angeles Angels — The Los Angeles Angels ended their five-game losing streak Sunday. — Next, they will be facing the Toronto Blue Jays, who will be trying to end a four-game losing streak of their own at the Angels' expense.
