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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals fall 5-2 to Royals in 10 innings — Pitcher Bud Norris was flawless in ninth inning. He set down the Royals in order and struck out two. — The tenth couldn't have been more different. Norris loaded the bases, then allowed a two-run single to catcher Drew Butera, who is hitting .176 on the year.
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Peter Baugh / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Former Cardinal Jay relishes trips to St. Louis — Center fielder Tommy Pham wandered behind the protective cage between sets of batting practice swings Tuesday afternoon. Kansas City's Jon Jay stood nearby — a familiar face wearing opposing colors. — The Interstate-70 series brought Jay, a former Cardinal, back to St. Louis.
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Royals Review
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards notebook: Molina slowly increases activity; Helsley shines in Memphis
Cards notebook: Molina slowly increases activity; Helsley shines in Memphis
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MLB Baseball News …
Jose de Jesus Ortiz / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Under-the-radar deals pay off for Cardinals
Under-the-radar deals pay off for Cardinals
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Viva El Birdos
Jose de Jesus Ortiz / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Holland needs trip to Memphis to find reset button
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
O'Neill starting as Cardinals scratch Ozuna from lineup
O'Neill starting as Cardinals scratch Ozuna from lineup
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MLB Baseball News …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Greg Garcia celebrates life of grandfather, an East St. Louis native and former MLB manager
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
O'Neill's slugging keeps him in lineup
Tom Musick / UPI:
Chicago Cubs take crack at Cleveland Indians rookie Adam Plutko — An accomplished veteran southpaw will face off against an inexperienced but ambitious right-hander when the Chicago Cubs host the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night to wrap up a two-game series at Wrigley Field.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber batting 1-2 for Cubs vs. Indians — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses the team's collective pitching woes against the Indians on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Ian Happ left a favorable impression Tuesday night …
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 …
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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 …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Tyler Chatwood destined for an adjustment in mechanics: 'I'm fighting myself'
Cubs' Tyler Chatwood destined for an adjustment in mechanics: 'I'm fighting myself'
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Bleacher Nation
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
‘Future is now’ for Braves thanks to historic young duo of Ozzie Albies, Ronald Acuña Jr. — 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
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MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop and The Good Phight
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Five sensible proposals for a Manny Machado trade … Set to become a free agent this winter and with his team already 18 games back in the AL East Division, it seems likely that Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado could be available ahead of July's trade deadline.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cubs try to ignore local media's obsession with Manny Machado
Column: Cubs try to ignore local media's obsession with Manny Machado
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Baltimore Sun
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 New York Yankees slugger said he will skip the event this July at Washington's Nationals Park.
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Steve Habel / UPI:
Delino DeShields wants to end slump as Rangers host Yankees — Outfielder Delino DeShields was not in the starting lineup Tuesday when the Texas Rangers evened their series with the New York Yankees. — The day off was used as an attempt to break out of a hitting slump but he will likely …
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Lone Star Ball
George A. King III / New York Post:
Aaron Judge shuts down Home Run Derby talk: Can't force me — ARLINGTON, Texas. — Don't look for Aaron Judge in the Home Run Derby during the All-Star break in July. — In March, the Yankees right fielder said he was leaning toward not defending the title he won a year ago.
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MLB Baseball News …, ESPN and USA Today
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Jose Altuve standing tall again as Astros host Giants — HOUSTON — The standard of excellence is so high for Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, the reigning American League Most Valuable Player, that one weekend blip of stalled production rings alarms.
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McCovey Chronicles
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds place closer Raisel Iglesias on the disabled list with biceps injury — The Reds placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday. — Interim Manager Jim Riggleman said Iglesias has been bothered by a sore left biceps for several days.
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MLB Daily Dish
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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.
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Lookout Landing and MLB Baseball News …
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Doug Padilla / UPI:
Rockies aim for another road win in rubber game vs. Dodgers — LOS ANGELES — The Colorado Rockies will bid farewell to the road Wednesday and don't be surprised if some tears are shed. — Sure, it is nice to be home, and the Rockies will be back in Denver on Friday night against the Reds.
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True Blue LA
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Beth Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Taylor, Puig homers lift Dodgers over Rockies 5-3
Taylor, Puig homers lift Dodgers over Rockies 5-3
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Purple Row
Neil Paine / FiveThirtyEight:
J.D. Martinez Doesn't Need The Green Monster — When the Boston Red Sox signed free agent slugger J.D. Martinez this past offseason, it looked like a match made in baseball heaven. As a right-handed power hitter who'd recently embraced MLB's fly-ball revolution — to great effect …
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DRaysBay
Associated Press:
Morales, Happ lead Blue Jays over Angels 5-3, stop skid at 4 — TORONTO (AP) — With the Los Angeles Angels in town, Toronto's Kendrys Morales emulated Shoehei Otani: He followed a pitching performance with a big home run. — Morales hit a two-run homer, J.A. Happ won his second straight start …
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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.