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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.
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
After bullpen day, Rays turn to Chris Archer vs. A's — It appears Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin will have to wait until at least Thursday to get his wish to witness first-hand the strategy of rival Kevin Cash when the Tampa Bay Rays visit for a four-game series that begins Monday afternoon.
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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 …
Mark Didtler / Columbus Telegram:
Relievers Nuno, Pruitt lead Rays past Orioles 8-3 — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays' latest bullpen day had a rocky beginning and a strong finish. — Relievers Vidal Nuno and Austin Pruitt combined to throw 8 2/3 scoreless innings, Brad Miller had three RBIs and the Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Sunday.
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Kevin Gausman's two-strike struggles lead to his shortest outing of season
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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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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals' walks mean runs in 6-4 comeback victory
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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.
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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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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 …
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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).
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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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 …
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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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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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Rising Braves greet Mets with doubleheader
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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 …
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.
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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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.
