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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
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:   Jose Reyes' fielding errors prove costly in Mets loss
Ben Walker / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Smith pitches Marlins over newcomer Bautista, Mets 5-1
Associated Press:   MLB: Jose Bautista signs with the Mets
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
Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers
Rich Rovito / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Chacin, bullpen pitch Brewers past slumping Diamondbacks 1-0
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit and Arizona Republic
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.
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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.
Associated Press:   Baseball notebook: Joey Bats takes another swing
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
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Jose de Jesus Ortiz / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Holland needs trip to Memphis to find reset button
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Cards notebook: Molina slowly increases activity; Helsley shines in Memphis
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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Scott Boeck / Detroit Free Press:
Indians' Trevor Bauer angered by ‘BD 911’ mound-inscription assumptions  —  SportsPulse: MLB insider Bob Nightengale looks at the historic season Shohei Ohtani is putting together and if he truly can become the ‘next Babe Ruth.’ USA TODAY Sports  —  Trevor Bauer, known to stoke the fire using …
Discussion: Plain Dealer and The Big Lead
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 …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Cubs' Tyler Chatwood destined for an adjustment in mechanics: 'I'm fighting myself'
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
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 …
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 …
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Jeff Miller / Baltimore Sun:   Angels can't recover from Toronto's early five-run burst
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
A Carlos Santana error hurts Phillies again |  Extra Innings  —  First place will have to wait.  Teams don't pop champagne for reaching first place in May, but it would have been a nice victory for the young Phillies on Tuesday night if they were able to advance past the Braves in the standings.
Discussion: The Good Phight and Philly.com
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Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Phillies miss target of 1st place with home loss to Braves
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.
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 …
Evan Drellich / NBCSports.com:
Sources: Red Sox asking a lot for Blake Swihart  —  The Red Sox are listening to trade offers for Blake Swihart.  They are not willing to part with the benchwarmer for a small cost.  —  People familiar with some trade discussions described the Red Sox' asking price as unreasonable for a player …
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
State of baseball's rebuilding teams: Contenders already?  —  Last winter, with baseball's free-agent class mostly dangling in limbo, super agent Scott Boras was about all we had for hardball-related entertainment.  —  You probably remember many of Boras' metaphor-laden barbs.
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Make the White Sox watchable: Bring up Eloy Jimenez once the arbitration date passes  —  Photos of the White Sox outfielder and No. 4-ranked prosepct by Baseball America.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The White Sox have cornered the market on playing nondescript games before tiny crowds.
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge: ‘No need’ to defend Home Run Derby title  —  Aaron Judge has already decided to pass on defending his 2017 Home Run Derby title.  —  The said he will skip the event this July at Washington's Nationals Park.  —  “There is no need to do it,” …
Discussion: ESPN and New York Post
 
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees call up lefty pitcher Ryan Bollinger from Double-A
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Grass vs. turf: Why Rangers are still considering both options for their new stadium
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Baltimore Sun:
With big decisions looming for Orioles, John and Louis Angelos assume larger roles in organization
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Associated Press:
Morgan, White lead Modesto to 12-1 win over San Jose
Beth Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Taylor, Puig homers lift Dodgers over Rockies 5-3
Discussion: Purple Row
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: The first 50 games are done, but Hamels doesn't appear to be
Associated Press:
Phegley's double leads Nashville to 4-2 win over Col. Springs
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Photos: Cards get 11 hits but only one run, lose to Royals 5-1
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