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Bellinger misses game after separating shoulder — Cody Bellinger was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Saturday, one day after he separated his shoulder against the San Diego Padres. — Bellinger said his right shoulder “popped out” before immediately popping in again …
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Upstart Padres are built to challenge the Dodgers in NL West
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Dodger Blue
Bernie Wilson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Barnes, Muncy help Dodgers edge Padres 4-3
Barnes, Muncy help Dodgers edge Padres 4-3
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Sidney Daily News and True Blue LA
Jorge Castillo / The Charlotte Observer:
Dodgers strike late, top Padres
Dodgers strike late, top Padres
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Even when Yankees return from IL, more end up taking their place — The satisfaction of writing Miguel Andújar's name back in the lineup for the first time since March 31 was short lived. Hours after the third baseman came off the injured list and the Yankees started to winnow …
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Associated Press:
Ailing Yankees to activate Andujar on Saturday
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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
Zach Braziller / New York Post:
Gary Sanchez heating up at just the right time for Yankees
Gary Sanchez heating up at just the right time for Yankees
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baseballmusings.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
James Paxton Placed On 10-Day Injured List
James Paxton Placed On 10-Day Injured List
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB.com, MLB Daily Dish and Pinstripe Alley
ESPN:
Gregerson off IL, set to make '19 debut for Cards — St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Luke Gregerson is rejoining the major league roster as he looks to pitch for the first time since July after being diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement. — The Cardinals activated Gregerson off …
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MLB Baseball News … and Viva El Birdos
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Associated Press:
MLB notes: Reds release outfielder Matt Kemp — The Cincinnati Reds have released injured outfielder Matt Kemp just over four months after acquiring the 2018 All-Star from the Los Angeles Dodgers. — Cincinnati announced the move Saturday. — Kemp hit .200 with one homer and five RBIs …
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MLB Baseball News …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon unplugged: Cubs manager on Kyle Hendricks' ‘Maddux,’ being ‘Karkoviced’ and putting green olives on pizza — Chicago Tribune — Kyle Hendricks' brilliant performance against the Cardinals on Friday was still the buzz at Wrigley Field before Saturday's game.
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Associated Press:
Hendricks needs 81 pitches for CG, Cubs beat Cards 4-0 — Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, right, celebrates with catcher Willson Contreras, left, after the final out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 3, 2019, in Chicago.
Associated Press:
Braves visit the Marlins in division matchup — Atlanta Braves (16-16, second in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (9-22, fifth in the NL East) — PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Mike Soroka (2-1, 1.62 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) Marlins: Trevor Richards (2-4, 4.64 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)
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Talking Chop
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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
The Miami Marlins' offense has shown signs of life at times. The problem? Inconsistency — The Miami Marlins offense has shown it has firepower at small, select points through the first month of the 2019 MLB season. — Seven times this year the Marlins have recorded double-digits hits …
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
With Cooper back on the Injured List, Peter O'Brien gets another chance with the Marlins — Peter O'Brien is getting another chance in the big leagues. — The Miami Marlins recalled the slugging outfielder/first baseman from Triple A New Orleans on Saturday after putting Garrett Cooper …
John Romano / Miami Herald:
If we're going to complain about Rays attendance, at least get the story right — By summer, this endless conversation could turn nasty. — More than a dozen years of fretting, analyzing and debating the lack of attendance at Tampa Bay Rays games may be nearing a breaking point.
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Steve Herrick / Associated Press:
Tyler Naquin's pinch-hit single in 9th lifts Cleveland Indians past Seattle Mariners — It's the second walk-off win of the year for the Tribe! — CLEVELAND (AP) — Pinch-hitter Tyler Naquin's two-out single in the ninth inning drove in the winning run and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Friday night.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Matthew Boyd has shaken off his past inconsistencies. Here's how — It started in July 2018, after Matthew Boyd was knocked around by the Texas Rangers — the same team that had thumped him in the final start of his rookie year. The experience left a younger Boyd declaring, “I know I can pitch in this league,” over-and-over again.
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MLB Baseball News … and Royals Review
Ty Bradley / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Designate Aaron Altherr For Assignment — Per a team release, the Phillies have designated OF Aaron Altherr for assignment after activating OF Odubel Herrera from the 10-Day IL. — Altherr, 28, has shown promise since his 2015 debut, most notably slugging .516 en route …
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The Good Phight
Ty Bradley / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Place Jameson Taillon On 10-Day IL, Select Tyler Lyons — Per a team release, the Pirates have placed righty Jameson Taillon on the 10-Day IL with a flexor strain in his right elbow and selected the contract of lefty Tyler Lyons from AAA-Indianapolis, among other roster moves.
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MLB Baseball News … and Bucs Dugout
Greg Peterson / New York Post:
A's vs. Pirates: Pitchers will rule in this one, take the Under — Want even more betting news? Sign up for VSiN's free daily newsletter — The Oakland A's and Pittsburgh Pirates entered their interleague series with a good combination for playing totals Under — solid starting pitching and struggling bats.
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Athletics Nation and Bucs Dugout
Associated Press:
Marte homers from both sides, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 10-9 — Switch-hitting Ketel Marte homered from both sides of the plate for the third time this season and the Arizona Diamondbacks fended off Colorado's late rally to beat Rockies 10-9 on Friday night.
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Arizona Sports, Associated Press, MLB Baseball News …, AZ Snake Pit and Purple Row
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays Tales: Why the draft in the clubhouse is a good thing — Promotions of Brandon Lowe and Nate Lowe a sign Rays are moving right direction, and quickly, with drafted players. — BALTIMORE — Trades are always going to be big deals for the Rays. — Churning the roster …


