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Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
As Greg Bird returns to the lineup, Yankees say they will find at-bats for Tyler Austin — Greg Bird, who was activated from the disabled list Saturday, says he's ready to play every day at first base, and Aaron Boone is ready to deploy him that way, but the manager has every intention of getting Tyler Austin at-bats.
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Associated Press:
Yankees activate 1B Bird, send Torreyes to Triple-A — NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have activated first baseman Greg Bird from the disabled list and sent infielder Ronald Torreyes to Triple-A Scranton. — Bird has been sidelined since having right ankle surgery on March 27.
Daily Record:
Ronald Torreyes optioned by New York Yankees as Greg Bird returns from DL
Ronald Torreyes optioned by New York Yankees as Greg Bird returns from DL
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ESPN:
Yankees to activate Greg Bird, unsure who will be sent down
Yankees to activate Greg Bird, unsure who will be sent down
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Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Bird, Trout on display when Yankees, Angels tangle
Bird, Trout on display when Yankees, Angels tangle
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Pinstripe Alley
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Yankees rookie Gleyber Torres is on an unprecedented home run tear
Yankees rookie Gleyber Torres is on an unprecedented home run tear
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Yankees' Gleyber Torres homers in 4th straight game, youngest ever in AL to record feat
Yankees' Gleyber Torres homers in 4th straight game, youngest ever in AL to record feat
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Associated Press
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
NY Mets manager Mickey Callaway feels Jose Reyes is team's best backup shortstop — NY Mets manager Mickey Callaway on Amed Rosario, AJ Ramos Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — MILWAUKEE — With Amed Rosario not starting Saturday against Milwaukee, Mets manager Mickey Callaway opted for Jose Reyes over Luis Guillorme.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets still don't know who will pitch Monday's nightcap vs. Braves — MILWAUKEE - Jacob deGrom and wait for rain? — That may be the Mets' approach to Monday's split doubleheader in Atlanta. Mickey Callaway said they may not name a starter for Monday's nightcap until after deGrom's start …
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
A.J. Ramos, Mets bullpen spoil rally in loss to Brewers
A.J. Ramos, Mets bullpen spoil rally in loss to Brewers
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Holland goes on DL with hip problem; Cardinals activate Lyons, Kelly — PITTSBURGH • The Cardinals solved their Greg Holland problem, at least temporarily, by placing the struggling righthander on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with a right hip impingement.
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Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Cubs, Quintana try to keep Giants down — For all of the constant chatter surrounding what the Chicago Cubs may need to add to contend for their second World Series championship three years, Theo Epstein offered a simple response Friday. — Nothing really.
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Matt Davidson a late scratch with back tightness, replaced by Jose Rondon in White Sox lineup — White Sox slugger Matt Davidson discusses his back injury and says he's “good to go” after missing three games with stiffness on Saturday, May 26, 2018. He was a late scratch before the team's game …
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Hector Santiago faces fellow lefty Francisco Liriano as White Sox take on Tigers — White Sox manager Rick Renteria discusses his expectations for Hector Santiago in his start against the Tigers on Saturday, May 26, 2018. (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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South Side Sox
Doug Alden / Associated Press:
Betts hits 17th HR, Red Sox beat Braves after cutting Hanley — Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts hits a two-run home run in the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park, Friday, May 25, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Associated Press:
Pirates activate OF Starling Marte off DL, keep Meadows — PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated outfielder Starling Marte off the disabled list. — Marte missed nine games while recovering from an oblique injury he suffered swinging at a pitch against the Chicago White Sox on May 15.
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — Jordan Zimmermann is taking the next step of his recovery. — Zimmermann will begin a minor league injury rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Sunday afternoon, Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said on Saturday. — Zimmermann has been sidelined since May 7 with a right shoulder impingement.
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Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Dixon Machado out of lineup as he tweaks his swing — Albert Pujols picked up his 3,000th hit on May 4. Which active player will be the next one to reach the milestone? Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit — CONNECT — Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire had a conversation …
UPI:
Washington Nationals face Miami Marlins with reinforcements on way — The Washington Nationals, who have won four NL East titles in the past six years, are off to a slow start. The one statistic they lead the majors in is players on the disabled list with 12. — But help is on the way.
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Bryce Harper explains humble motivation for 2018
Bryce Harper explains humble motivation for 2018
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Oakland Athletics … OAKLAND - As far as offensive outbursts go, the Diamondbacks' was relatively modest on Friday night. But given what had preceded it in recent weeks, Nick Ahmed's uncertainty was almost understandable. — “I don't know how many we scored today,” Ahmed said.
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AZ Snake Pit
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen not considering changes to coaching staff
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen not considering changes to coaching staff
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MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Reds pitcher Anthony DeSclafani remains encouraged after getting hit around in rehab start — Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen discussed his pending return from the disabled list after suffering a shoulder injury and earning a spot in the bullpen. Interim Manager Jim Riggleman said Lorenzen would likely return to the Reds on Wednesday.
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
How Efren Navarro went from 50th rounder to big leaguer — Triple-A baseball came to Des Moines in 1968 with the Iowa Oaks, and the Iowa Cubs have carried the torch since 1982. Here's a collection of some of the biggest names and best players during that time. Mark Marturello and Michael Zamora/The Register
Tim Booth / Associated Press:
Paxton continues dominant May as Mariners beat Twins 2-1 — James Paxton continued his dominant month allowing one run in seven innings and striking out 11, and Mitch Haniger's two-out RBI single in the sixth inning helped give the Seattle Mariners a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins.
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Lookout Landing and Twinkie Town
ESPN:
Indians put Andrew Miller on DL with right knee inflammation — EDITOR'S PICKS — The early returns from the American League Central aren't pretty, as the .500 Indians lead a group that has been far from good in games outside of the division. — Miller allowed three runs in less …
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Three up, three down: Son of Vlad is off to a big start; Indians bullpen is not — A look at who's hot and who's not in Major League Baseball: — THREE UP — Son of Vlad: The top prospect in baseball might be Vladimir Guerrero's son, Vladimir Jr., who is making a mockery of double-A on behalf of the Blue Jays' organization.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brandon Finnegan frustrated by demotion to minor leagues — Cincinnati Reds manager Jim Riggleman discusses Brandon Finnegan's struggles after an 8-5 loss to the Miami Marlins Wochit — Sitting in the dugout following batting practice at Louisville Slugger Field, Brandon Finnegan doesn't hide his emotions: