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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — Jordan Zimmermann's first rehabilitation start did not go well. And that's an understatement. — The Detroit Tigers right-hander allowed seven runs in less than one inning of work for Triple-A Toledo on Sunday evening against the Norfolk Tides (Baltimore Orioles affiliate).
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers Blaine Hardy is the main man against White Sox — 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 — Blaine Hardy is starting to get used to this whole starting pitching thing.
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — The Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Nicholas Castellanos' move up in Tigers lineup backed by analytics
Nicholas Castellanos' move up in Tigers lineup backed by analytics
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MLB Baseball News …, Bless You Boys and South Side Sox
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Yankees finally contain Mike Trout in series finale, limiting slugger to 0-for-4 day — It took three days, but the Yankees finally figured out Mike Trout. — Or maybe they just got lucky. — After racking up a career-high five hits Saturday, Trout was quiet at the plate Sunday in the Yankees' 3-1 win at the Stadium.
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Surging Brewers close out series with Mets — MILWAUKEE — It might be time to take the Milwaukee Brewers seriously. — The Brewers established season highs Saturday, producing 17 runs and 19 hits in a 17-6 rout of the New York Mets to move to 13 games above .500 and pad their National League-leading record to 33-20.
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MLB Baseball News …, Brew Crew Ball and Amazin' Avenue
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Associated Press:
Struggling Mets RHP A.J. Ramos to get shoulder checked out — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mets reliever A.J. Ramos has flown back to New York to get his right shoulder checked out by a doctor. — Assistant general manager John Ricco says Ramos told the club about tightness in the shoulder …
Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers 8, Mets 7: Timely hitting makes the difference in series victory
Brewers 8, Mets 7: Timely hitting makes the difference in series victory
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Press Gazette Media
Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers recall reliever Jacob Barnes from Class AAA Colorado Springs
Brewers recall reliever Jacob Barnes from Class AAA Colorado Springs
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Press Gazette Media
Associated Press:
Harper homers as Nationals sweep Marlins — Fish fall 5-2 — MIAMI - Bryce Harper hit his NL-leading 16th home run Sunday and the Washington Nationals completed a three-game sweep by beating the Miami Marlins for the 11th time in a row, 5-2. — The Nationals matched the longest winning streak …
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Associated Press:
Red Sox RF Betts scratched with left side tightness — BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts was a late scratch with left side tightness for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park. — Betts entered the day leading the major leagues with a .359 average and was tied …
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MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop and Over the Monster
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: White Sox should make pitch for Hanley Ramirez when he becomes free to sign — White Sox manager Rick Renteria discusses James Shields before taking on the Tigers on Sunday, May 27, 2018. (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Fifteen million dollars is a lot of money to throw away for most companies.
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Pinstripe Alley
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Alfredo Gonzalez never doubted self on road to MLB debut
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Fowler, hit by pitch in knee, still gimpy — PITTSBURGH • Dexter Fowler, hit on the right knee by a pitch on Saturday, is not in Sunday's Cardinals lineup although the club has made no move to replace him on the roster. — Manager Mike Matheny said he was hoping Fowler would fall into the …
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Viva El Birdos
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals' walks mean runs in 6-4 comeback victory
Cardinals' walks mean runs in 6-4 comeback victory
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Associated Press
Marc Narducci / Philly.com:
Phillies prepare for 10-game road trip beginning in Los Angeles — The Phillies will embark on their longest road trip of the season so far when they begin a four-game series on Monday in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, part of a 10-game, 11-day trip. — The longest the Phillies have been on the road in 2018 has been six games.
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Philly.com
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ROB MAADDI (AP Sports Writer) / MLB Baseball News …:
J.A. Happ bests former team, Blue Jays top Phillies 5-3
J.A. Happ bests former team, Blue Jays top Phillies 5-3
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The Good Phight
Chris Iseman / Daily Record:
Giancarlo Stanton struggles again for New York Yankees, Gleyber Torres gets some rest — Chris Iseman, Staff Writer, @chrisiseman — NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton had another tough day at the plate on Sunday, going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in the Yankees' 3-1 win over the Angels at Yankee Stadium.
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Associated Press:
Healy, newcomer Colome help Mariners beat Twins — SEATTLE (AP) - Ryon Healy doubled home two runs in the eighth inning and Alex Colome earned a save in his first outing for Seattle as the Mariners defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-1 Sunday. — The Mariners swept the three-game series and have won eight of their last nine.
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Tim Booth / Associated Press:
Zunino's HR in the 12th gives Mariners 4-3 win over Twins
Zunino's HR in the 12th gives Mariners 4-3 win over Twins
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Lookout Landing, Twinkie Town and MLB Baseball News …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets' Wilmer Flores leaves Sunday's game with lower back soreness — MILWAUKEE - Wilmer Flores left Sunday's game in the middle of the fourth inning with “lower back soreness,” according to the team. — The Mets' utility infielder has been starting at third while Todd Frazier has been on the disabled list.
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Amazin' Avenue
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Trevor Bauer-Gerrit Cole showdown: Indians starter dominates; both get no-decision — Trevor Bauer was the better pitcher than Gerrit Cole on Sunday, as he was on many occasions when the two were a devastating 1-2 combo over three seasons at UCLA. — But just as Bauer could not dislodge Cole …
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CBSSports.com
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Indians' bullpen unsettled entering series finale vs. Astros
Indians' bullpen unsettled entering series finale vs. Astros
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MLB Baseball News … and The Crawfish Boxes
Buster OlneyESPN Senior / ESPN:
Olney: Hot commodities in the relief pitching market — CHICAGO — Manny Machado will be the most discussed trade target of the summer in the media, because of his superstar pedigree and because of his impending free agency. But the Kansas City Royals' Kelvin Herrera could turn …
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MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Dorow hits grand slam, leads Hickory over Charleston — HICKORY, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Dorow hit a grand slam in the fourth inning, leading the Hickory Crawdads to a 7-4 win over the Charleston RiverDogs in the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday. — The grand slam by Dorow capped …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jerry Blevins ‘beyond frustrated’ as his rocky season for Mets continues — MILWAUKEE — The numbers failed Mickey Callaway Sunday. The Mets manager leaned on small track records Sunday in managing his bullpen and it backfired on him again as the Mets lost their third straight game, falling to the Brewers 8-7 at Miller Park.