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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Mike Montgomery to make first start, bat eighth vs. Pirates — Theo Epstein addresses trade talks involving the Cubs: “There's nothing going on.” (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Mike Montgomery's first start Monday isn't the only twist as the Cubs as face the Pirates at PNC Park.
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets place struggling reliever AJ Ramos and infielder Wilmer Flores on the disabled list — Y Mets manager Mickey Callaway discusses the team's roster moves Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — ATLANTA—The Mets placed reliever AJ Ramos (right shoulder strain) and infielder Wilmer Flores …
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Associated Press:
Red Sox star Betts out 2nd straight day, tightness left side — BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox star outfielder Mookie Betts is out of the lineup for the second straight game because of tightness on his left side. — “We do feel that probably tomorrow might be a day that he will come back,” …
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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 …
Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Blue Jays at Red Sox
On Deck: Blue Jays at Red Sox
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
James McCann's slam pushes Detroit Tigers past Angels on Memorial Day — 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 — At Comerica Park.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Ex-Detroit Tiger Kinsler: Castellanos, Greene ‘guys to follow’ during rebuild
Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Tigers face tough task of slowing Angels' Trout
Tigers face tough task of slowing Angels' Trout
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MLB Baseball News … and Halos Heaven
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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McCovey Chronicles
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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MLB Baseball News …, Camden Chat and Federal Baseball
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
After bullpen day, Rays turn to Chris Archer vs. A's
After bullpen day, Rays turn to Chris Archer vs. A's
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Athletics Nation
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees vs Astros: Gleyber Torres moves up, Didi Gregorius drops, Giancarlo Stanton sits — Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera — NEW YORK— For the first time as a Yankee, Gleyber Torres is batting in the middle of the order. — The rookie second baseman is batting in the No. 5 spot …
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BEN WALKER (AP Baseball Writer) / MLB Baseball News …:
Verlander stops Yanks again, pitches Astros to 5-1 win
Verlander stops Yanks again, pitches Astros to 5-1 win
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Pinstripe Alley
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 …
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Cubs-Pirates Preview
Cubs-Pirates Preview
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Bucs Dugout and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards turn back clock in win over Pirates
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
MLB Power Rankings: Brewers and Mariners Continue Early Postseason Push
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Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Baldwin, Geraldo lead Augusta to 12-5 win over Rome — NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) — Logan Baldwin hit a two-run homer in the third inning, and Manuel Geraldo hit a two-run home run and had two hits as the Augusta GreenJackets beat the Rome Braves 12-5 on Monday.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals turn to Gyorko at cleanup, bump Ozuna down in order — MILWAUKEE • Still looking for that lineup that comes to life and carries them for a stretch, the Cardinals have done something on Memorial Day they have avoided to this point in the season.
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Viva El Birdos
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Cardinals head into Milwaukee looking up at Brewers
Cardinals head into Milwaukee looking up at Brewers
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MLB Baseball News … and Brew Crew Ball
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves To Place Ronald Acuna On DL — Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna suffered a mild ACL sprain in his left knee and a lower back contusion on Sunday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com was among those to report. The team will place Acuna on the disabled list and then re-evaluate him after the 10-day window.
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Associated Press:
Zehner hits grand slam, leads Trenton over Erie — ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Zack Zehner hit a grand slam in the seventh inning, leading the Trenton Thunder to a 6-5 win over the Erie SeaWolves on Monday. The Thunder swept the four-game series with the win. — The grand slam by Zehner capped …
Paul Sporer / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday — A strong slate of arms toe the slab on Tuesday, meaning some of our matchups will be against stars. … Of course, the upshot is that it's a good day to stream arms ... because some of the good ones are widely available.
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Cubs minor league pitching coordinator talks Alzolay's development, Underwood's rise and Tseng's struggles — Triple-A baseball came to Des Moines in 1968 with the Iowa Oaks, and the Iowa Cubs have carried the torch since 1982. Here's a collection of some of the biggest names and best players during that time.
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Jays' Josh Donaldson leaves game at Fenway with injury — BOSTON - As if giving up five runs in the bottom of the fourth wasn't bad enough, the Blue Jays got even more bad news in the next inning when star third baseman Josh Donaldson left the game with an apparent injury.
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Bluebird Banter
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Oakland Athletics … Torey Lovullo said he's never been involved with an offense that's gone as south as the Diamondbacks hitters have in May. — But the second-year Diamondbacks manager isn't all doom and gloom, despite the fact that his team has lost 15 …
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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