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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  —  NEW YORK — As the Mets welcomed a new Jose onto their roster, the Jose who has been here all season long continues to be a problem.  —  Jose Bautista laced a double in his Mets debut …
Matt Ehalt / USA Today:
Mets have interest in outfielder Jose Bautista; Does signing him make sense?
Associated Press:   MLB: Jose Bautista signs with the Mets
Ben Walker / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Smith pitches Marlins over newcomer Bautista, Mets 5-1
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:   Jose Reyes' fielding errors prove costly in Mets loss
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 …
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Gary Sanchez injury scare is a small worry compared to Yankees' rotation woes
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Rangers Reaction: The first 50 games are done, but Hamels doesn't appear to be
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:   As Yankees bash away, starting pitching depth remains a question
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Yankees may be on torrid pace, but Bombers believe they can still improve
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers … MILWAUKEE - Instead of forcing the issue on the bases, the Diamondbacks are taught to take what they can get as baserunners.  For as ugly as things might have looked on Tuesday night, first-base coach Dave McKay believes the bases were there for the getting.
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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.
Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers … A key player for the Diamondbacks is nearing a return that could provide a needed boost as the team struggles to find production.  —  Right-field stalwart Cindy McBride - known either as “Flag Lady” or “Rally Sally” - has been making progress rehabbing …
Rich Rovito / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Chacin, bullpen pitch Brewers past slumping Diamondbacks 1-0
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit and Arizona Republic
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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ESPN:
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.
Associated Press:   Baseball notebook: Joey Bats takes another swing
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 …
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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 …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Cubs-Indians: Five stark differences since their 2016 World Series showdown
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 …
Discussion: Baltimore Sun
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Albert Almora Jr. won't try to recruit good friend Manny Machado to Cubs
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Jeff Miller / Baltimore Sun:
Angels can't recover from Toronto's early five-run burst  —  Their offense still stumbling in the darkness, the Angels' latest loss was aided when a little too much light was cast upon their defense.  —  Right fielder Chris Young's inability to secure a potential third-out fly ball …
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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.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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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Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Kids bop: At 19, Nationals rookie Juan Soto has star company in home run club
Discussion: Federal Baseball
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.
Discussion: Bless You Boys
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide  —  MINNEAPOLIS — A day after Ron Gardenhire's …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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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Beth Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Taylor, Puig homers lift Dodgers over Rockies 5-3
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
O'Neill's slugging keeps him in lineup
Associated Press:
Phegley's double leads Nashville to 4-2 win over Col. Springs
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Photos: Cards get 11 hits but only one run, lose to Royals 5-1
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
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