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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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Associated Press:
MLB: Yankees activate Greg Bird, send Ronald Torreyes to Triple-A
MLB: Yankees activate Greg Bird, send Ronald Torreyes to Triple-A
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MLB Baseball News …
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
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — Detroit Tigers pitcher Francisco Liriano said it best: If you make a mistake against big-league hitters, you're going to get hurt. — That's exactly what happened to Detroit's starting pitcher in a 8-4 loss Saturday afternoon to the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park.
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Hector Santiago faces fellow lefty Francisco Liriano as White Sox take on Tigers
Hector Santiago faces fellow lefty Francisco Liriano as White Sox take on Tigers
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MLB Baseball News …, South Side Sox and Bless You Boys
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
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
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
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Flaherty finds a new way to get another win for Cardinals — PITTSBURGH • The pressing question was how rookie Jack Flaherty would rebound from a 120-pitch, 13-strikeout outing that netted him his first major league victory last Sunday. It was answered with little equivocation.
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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
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards' Flaherty stifles Pirates 4-1
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.
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AZ Snake Pit
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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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MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit
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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Associated Press:
Milburn leads Nashville to 1-0 win over Okla. City — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Matt Milburn allowed just three hits over six innings, leading the Nashville Sounds over the Oklahoma City Dodgers in a 1-0 win on Saturday. — Milburn (1-0) struck out four to pick up the win.
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.