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Tyler Carey / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians place relief ace Andrew Miller back on 10-day disabled list — Manager Terry Francona says there is no timetable for Miller's return. — The Indians bullpen issues appear to have gone from bad to worse, with the club announcing Saturday that lefty relief ace Andrew Miller …
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Let's Go Tribe
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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
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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USA Today and NorthJersey.com
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
Associated Press:
Cubs place RHP Darvish on DL with right triceps tendinitis — CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed Yu Darvish on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with right triceps tendinitis, continuing a rough season for the right-hander. — The Cubs also optioned catcher Victor Caratini to Triple …
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs catcher Victor Caratini heads to the minors for more playing time — Joe Maddon on sending Victor Caratini to the minors: ‘He needs to play.’ (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Victor Caratini was the Cubs' minor league player of the year last season and earned a roster spot in spring training.
David Just / Chicago Sun-Times:
Cubs put Yu Darvish on 10-day disabled list with triceps tendinitis
Cubs put Yu Darvish on 10-day disabled list with triceps tendinitis
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MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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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MLB Baseball News …, Bless You Boys and South Side Sox
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Oakland Athletics … OAKLAND - Demoted to the minors and removed from the 40-man roster, outfielder Yasmany Tomas hasn't hit well so far with Triple-A Reno. He entered Saturday with just a .245 average and two home runs in 41 games.
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AZ Snake Pit
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Oakland Athletics … OAKLAND - When they left Milwaukee earlier on this road trip, the Diamondbacks sounded tired of tipping their cap to the opposing pitcher. But after getting blanked 3-0 by the Oakland Athletics and Daniel Mengden on Saturday afternoon, they seemed mostly willing to do just that.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Oakland Athletics
Arizona Diamondbacks at Oakland Athletics
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MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets can't afford for Jason Vargas to be bad much longer, but their options are limited — MILWAUKEE — The Mets signed Jason Vargas this spring for some insurance and consistency. The veteran lefty was never expected to dominate hitters like the power arms the Mets already had …
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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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Amazin' Avenue
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards' Flaherty stifles Pirates 4-1 — PITTSBURGH • Righthanded rookie Jack Flaherty, after throwing 120 pitches and striking out 13 in his first major league win last Sunday against Philadelphia, dialed back his strikeout total to only four Saturday as he threw 88 pitches (61 strikes) pitches in six innings.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carpenter, J. Martinez, Pham are Cardinals' 1-2-3 hitters
Carpenter, J. Martinez, Pham are Cardinals' 1-2-3 hitters
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Viva El Birdos
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Holland goes on DL with hip problem; Cardinals activate Lyons, Kelly
Holland goes on DL with hip problem; Cardinals activate Lyons, Kelly
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
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:
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MLB Trade Rumors and Red Reporter
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Martin has the short stuff but Jays fall in Philly — PHILADELPHIA - In a season where merely filling out his daily lineup has caused unnecessary strain on the brain, you have to appreciate the frustrated frankness of Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. — Faced with the head-shaking call …
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The Good Phight
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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.
ESPN:
Pirates activate Starling Marte from DL — The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated Starling Marte from the 10-day disabled list, creating a glut in their talented outfield. — Marte has been sidelined by an oblique strain since May 16, prompting the Pirates to promote top outfield prospect Austin Meadows in his absence.
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MLB Baseball News … and Bucs Dugout
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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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Over the Monster and Talking Chop
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Colin Fly / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Kratz homers in Brewers debut as Milwaukee routs Mets 17-6 — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Erik Kratz homered in his — Jesus Aguilar also hit a home run to lift surging Milwaukee to a 17-6 rout of the — New York Mets on Saturday. — Christian Yelich had three hits, drove in three runs …
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Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Cozens hits two homers as Lehigh Valley gets past Pawtucket 6-3 — PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Dylan Cozens hit a pair of homers, leading the Lehigh Valley IronPigs to a 6-3 win over the Pawtucket Red Sox in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday. — Joey Meneses and Danny Ortiz also homered for the IronPigs.
Associated Press:
Ramirez, Sierra lead Quad Cities to 12-0 win over Peoria — DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Miguelangel Sierra hit a two-run home run and had three hits, driving in four, and Yohan Ramirez allowed just two hits over six innings as the Quad Cities River Bandits topped the Peoria Chiefs 12-0 in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday.
Associated Press:
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw throws simulated game, nears return — LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw has pitched a simulated game for the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising the possibility that he could return to their rotation next week. — The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner …