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11:35 PM ET, May 27, 2018

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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards turn back clock in win over Pirates  —  • It long has been said that a walk is as good as a hit unless, of course, you're consumed with launch angle and exit velocity and prioritize a home run over a base on balls.  But the Cardinals took a yellowed page out of the almost obsolete …
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Cardinals head into Milwaukee looking up at Brewers  —  The only thing in Milwaukee hotter than the weather right now is the city's baseball team.  —  The Brewers have won five straight series and after taking three of four from the New York Mets during the weekend, and they go into a Memorial …
Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Surging Brewers close out series with Mets
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Fowler, hit by pitch in knee, still gimpy
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals' walks mean runs in 6-4 comeback victory
Discussion: Associated Press
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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Detroit Free Press:   Next Slide  —  The Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon.
Dana Gauruder / UPI:   Tigers face tough task of slowing Angels' Trout
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   Detroit Tigers Blaine Hardy is the main man against White Sox
Associated Press:
Tanaka pitches Yankees past Angels 3-1  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Masahiro Tanaka pitched six sharp innings and struck out Japanese countryman Shohei Ohtani twice as the New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 Sunday.  —  Brett Gardner had three hits for New York, which won five of six against the Angels this season.
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Chris Iseman / Daily Record:   Masahiro Tanaka bests Shohei Ohtani as Yankees beat Angels
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:   Yankees finally contain Mike Trout in series finale, limiting slugger to 0-for-4 day
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Arm issue harder to deal with than a head case, so Cubs have right to worry about Yu Darvish's sore triceps  —  Photos from the Cubs-Giants game at Wrigley Field on Sunday, May 27, 2018.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  A bright, pick-me-up bouquet of flowers sat in front of Yu Darvish's locker Sunday …
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Kyle Schwarber draws attention for his throwing arm in left field  —  Photos of Cubs catcher and outfielder Kyle Schwarber.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Kyle Schwarber has worked hard on his fielding and his conditioning while with the Cubs, and it's showing.
ESPN:
Rays reliever Austin Pruitt first in more than 15 years to record 5-inning save  —  Tampa Bay Rays reliever Austin Pruitt made history on Sunday, as he became the first pitcher in more than 15 years to record a five-inning save in the regular season.  —  Pruitt accomplished the feat …
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Mark Didtler / Columbus Telegram:
Relievers Nuno, Pruitt lead Rays past Orioles 8-3
Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers recall reliever Jacob Barnes from Class AAA Colorado Springs  —  Continuing the merry-go-round with the last spot in their bullpen, the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday recalled right-hander Jacob Barnes from Class AAA Colorado Springs and optioned right-hander Adrian Houser back to Class AA Biloxi.
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Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:   Brewers 8, Mets 7: Timely hitting makes the difference in series victory
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 …
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.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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ESPN:   Mets' Wilmer Flores (back) leaves, heads to N.Y. for further evaluation
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.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:   Alfredo Gonzalez never doubted self on road to MLB debut
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.
Discussion: 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
Discussion: The Good Phight
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 …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Oakland Athletics … OAKLAND - Diamondbacks lefty Robbie Ray is nearing an important hurdle in his recovery from a strained right oblique, an injury that has kept him out since the end of April.  —  Manager Torey Lovullo said Ray could throw a bullpen session as early as Tuesday …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Velazquez's single leads South Bend to 5-3 win over West Michigan  —  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Nelson Velazquez hit a run-scoring single in the sixth inning, leading the South Bend Cubs to a 5-3 win over the West Michigan Whitecaps on Sunday.  —  Brian Glowicki allowed a run …
Associated Press:
Sosa's single leads Springfield to 7-3 win over San Antonio  —  SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Edmundo Sosa hit a run-scoring single in the third inning, leading the Springfield Cardinals to a 7-3 win over the San Antonio Missions on Sunday.  With the victory, the Cardinals swept the three-game series.
Associated Press:
Gomber, Ravelo lead Memphis to 5-0 win over Col. Springs  —  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Rangel Ravelo homered and had two hits, and Austin Gomber allowed just five hits over six innings as the Memphis Redbirds beat the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 5-0 on Sunday.  —  Gomber (4-3) struck out six and walked two to pick up the win.
Associated Press:
Zimmermann leads Rome to 3-0 win over Augusta  —  NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) — Bruce Zimmermann struck out 11 over 6 1/3 innings, leading the Rome Braves over the Augusta GreenJackets in a 3-0 win on Sunday.  —  Zimmermann (6-2) picked up the win after he walked three while allowing three hits.
Associated Press:
Owen hits two homers as Bradenton beats Jupiter 13-5  —  BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Hunter Owen hit a pair of homers, leading the Bradenton Marauders to a 13-5 win over the Jupiter Hammerheads in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.  —  Bligh Madris and Albert Baur also homered for the Marauders.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
 
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Chris Iseman / Daily Record:
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Ian Happ out of starting lineup with sore shoulder Sunday night vs. Giants
Associated Press:
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