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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Joe Maddon seeks adjustment to rules following Sunday night games — Cubs' Joe Maddon on short rest, and on Mike Montgomery batting 8th. (Mark Gonales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Third base coach Brian Butterfield arrived Monday at PNC Park with a tall cup …
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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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Bucs Dugout
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Joe Maddon takes exception to ESPN's criticism of Willson Contreras' tough-love approach with Tyler Chatwood — Cubs' Joe Maddon on short rest, and on Mike Montgomery batting 8th. (Mark Gonales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Manager Joe Maddon watched with amusement …
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
Arm issue harder to deal with than a head case, so Cubs have right to worry about Yu Darvish's sore triceps
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Kyle Schwarber draws attention for his throwing arm in left field
Cubs' Kyle Schwarber draws attention for his throwing arm in left field
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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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Athletics Nation
ESPN:
Rays reliever Austin Pruitt first in more than 15 years to record 5-inning save
Rays reliever Austin Pruitt first in more than 15 years to record 5-inning save
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Mark Didtler / Columbus Telegram:
Relievers Nuno, Pruitt lead Rays past Orioles 8-3
Relievers Nuno, Pruitt lead Rays past Orioles 8-3
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Kevin Gausman's two-strike struggles lead to his shortest outing of season
Kevin Gausman's two-strike struggles lead to his shortest outing of season
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Camden Chat
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:
Mets place Ramos, Flores on DL, bring back Robles, Plawecki — ATLANTA (AP) — The New York Mets have placed right-hander A.J. Ramos and infielder Wilmer Flores on the 10-day disabled list and activated right-hander Hansel Robles and catcher Kevin Plawecki from rehab assignments.
Stan Awtrey / UPI:
Rising Braves greet Mets with doubleheader
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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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 …
Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Blue Jays at Red Sox
On Deck: Blue Jays at Red Sox
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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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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Fowler rexpects to be back soon
Peter Baugh / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Preview: Cardinals at Brewers
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
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.
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
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 …
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Ex-Detroit Tiger Kinsler: Castellanos, Greene ‘guys to follow’ during rebuild — 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 — Ian Kinsler said he's not surprised Nicholas Castellanos …
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Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Tigers face tough task of slowing Angels' Trout
Tigers face tough task of slowing Angels' Trout
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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
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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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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BEN WALKER (AP Baseball Writer) / MLB Baseball News …:
Verlander stays in control, pitches Astros past Yankees 5-1 — Yankees again, slowing down the highest-scoring team in the majors and pitching the — Houston Astros past New York 5-1 Monday. — Verlander exited in the seventh inning with a major league-best 1.11 ERA.
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Pinstripe Alley
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.