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Jeff Seidel / UPI:
Struggling Baltimore Orioles host Washington Nationals  —  As the Baltimore Orioles' early-season woes continue, especially at the plate, they will be running into something they probably won't want to see: the Washington Nationals and their strong starting staff.
Discussion: Camden Chat
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ESPN:   Rays reliever Austin Pruitt first in more than 15 years to record 5-inning save
Associated Press:
Harper homers as Nationals sweep Marlins
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Dave Del Grande / UPI:   After bullpen day, Rays turn to Chris Archer vs. A's
Mark Didtler / Columbus Telegram:
Relievers Nuno, Pruitt lead Rays past Orioles 8-3
Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Kevin Gausman's two-strike struggles lead to his shortest outing of season
Discussion: Camden Chat
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 …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
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Cubs-Pirates Preview
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Fowler rexpects to be back soon
Peter Baugh / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Preview: Cardinals at Brewers
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Cardinals' walks mean runs in 6-4 comeback victory
ESPN:
Mookie Betts out of lineup again with left side soreness  —  Boston Red Sox star outfielder Mookie Betts was not in the lineup Monday for the second straight game against the Toronto Blue Jays because of left side soreness.  —  Betts initially suffered the injury during batting practice Sunday …
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Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Blue Jays at Red Sox  —  ON DECK  —  STARTING PITCHERS  —  RHP Aaron Sanchez (2-4, 4.07 ERA) vs. LHP David Price (4-4, 4.08 ERA)  —  Since the Fortnite fiasco in early May, when Price missed a start because of carpal tunnel syndrome in his pitching hand, he is 2-0 …
Associated Press:
Red Sox RF Betts scratched with left side tightness
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 …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
NYC restaurant names hamburger after Joe Maddon's foundation  —  Photos of Joe Maddon, the 2015 NL Manager of the Year.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Joe Maddon was honored with the sale of an Italian hoagie sandwich at Wrigley Field shortly after his arrival as Cubs manager in 2015.
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:   Cubs' Kyle Schwarber draws attention for his throwing arm in left field
ESPN:
Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1 among MLB's power trio  —  The Yankees, Red Sox and Astros might already be establishing themselves as MLB's elite trio, but that doesn't mean there won't be jostling for position during the rest of the season.  Witness this week's turnover …
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Joel Reuter / Bleacher Report:
MLB Power Rankings: Brewers and Mariners Continue Early Postseason Push
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
The Hunter Strickland-Bryce Harper brawl ended Mike Morse's career - and it could have been worse  —  SAN FRANCISCO - It was the brawl that ended one career, a violent collision that prevented injury to one of the game's biggest stars, sparing another a colossal suspension, and leaving one filled with remorse.
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Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:
Mickey Callaway burned by bullpen decisions in Mets loss to Brewers  —  Video: NY Mets manager Callaway on his decisions in the 8-7 loss Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  MILWAUKEE — Mickey Callaway didn't have any regrets.  —  The rookie skipper believed the statistics supported …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets bullpen implodes in latest disaster
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Jerry Blevins ‘beyond frustrated’ as his rocky season for Mets continues
Doug Padilla / UPI:
Kapler, Roberts match wits as Phillies visit Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will match wits starting Monday with one of the guys who nearly ended up with his current job.  —  Gabe Kapler, the Dodgers' former director of player development and manager candidate …
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Marc Narducci / Philly.com:
Phillies prepare for 10-game road trip beginning in Los Angeles
Discussion: The Good Phight and Philly.com
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.
Discussion: Associated Press
Stan Awtrey / UPI:
Rising Braves greet Mets with doubleheader  —  The Atlanta Braves hope to continue their early season success against the New York Mets when the teams play a doubleheader on Monday to open a four-game series at Atlanta's SunTrust Park.  —  Atlanta has won five of six meetings against the Mets …
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Stats / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rising Braves greet Mets with doubleheader
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:
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.
Discussion: Talking Chop
ESPN:
Ivan Nova of Pittsburgh Pirates goes on DL with finger sprain  —  The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed right-hander Ivan Nova on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained ring finger on his pitching hand.  —  Nova recently told reporters that he sprained the finger while fielding a grounder …
Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Tigers face tough task of slowing Angels' Trout  —  Mike Trout had a career day at the plate against New York Yankees on Saturday.  Now, the Detroit Tigers have the unenviable task of trying to control the Los Angeles Angels slugger for four days.  —  Trout racked up career highs with five hits …
Discussion: Halos Heaven
 
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants To Select Dereck Rodriguez
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Kevin Acee / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Hunter Renfroe will rejoin Padres, Franchy Cordero headed to DL
Discussion: NBCSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Velazquez's single leads South Bend to 5-3 win over West Michigan
Associated Press:
Gomber, Ravelo lead Memphis to 5-0 win over Col. Springs
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Oakland Athletics
DOUG PADILLA (Associated Press) / MLB Baseball News …:
Buehler goes 7 strong, Dodgers beat Padres 6-1
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Associated Press:
Dorow hits grand slam, leads Hickory over Charleston
Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers recall reliever Jacob Barnes from Class AAA Colorado Springs
Associated Press:
Healy, newcomer Colome help Mariners beat Twins
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide  —  Jordan Zimmermann's first rehabilitation start did not go well.
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Trevor Bauer-Gerrit Cole showdown: Indians starter dominates; both get no-decision
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: White Sox should make pitch for Hanley Ramirez when he becomes free to sign
 

 
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