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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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MLB Baseball News … and True Blue LA
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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Dodgers' A.J. Pollock ‘resting and recovering’ after surgery with no timeline for return yet — SAN DIEGO — Whatever expectations the Dodgers have for A.J. Pollock's return to action, they are keeping them to themselves. — Pollock underwent surgery Thursday to remove a plate and screws …
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Whittier Daily News
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
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Sidney Daily News, Gaslamp Ball and True Blue LA
Jorge Castillo / The Charlotte Observer:
Dodgers strike late, top Padres
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MLB Baseball News …
Chris Nelsen / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers observations: New dad Tyson Ross doesn't last long in rout by Royals — It wasn't the return Tyson Ross hoped for after returning from paternity leave and the birth of his first child earlier in the week. — Ross was shelled by the Kansas City Royals in Saturday's game at Comerica Park …
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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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Bless You Boys and Royals Review
Chris Nelsen / Detroit Free Press:
Tyson Ross out of rhythm and it shows in Tigers blowout loss — Tyson Ross wasn't alone in Saturday's 15-3 loss to the lowly Kansas City Royals. All the Detroit Tigers suffered through it. — Ross, pitching his first game since April 24 in Boston after going on paternity leave for the birth …
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
MLB notebook: Reds release three-time All-Star Kemp — Cincinnati Reds on Saturday released 34-year-old outfielder — Matt Kemp, who had been a disappointment since being acquired in an offseason deal from the — Los Angeles Dodgers. — Cincinnati also demoted former 30-homer man
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Phillies Nation
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Scott Polacek / Bleacher Report:
Nationals' Juan Soto Placed on 10-Day IL After Suffering Back Injury
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MLB Daily Dish and Federal Baseball
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Miguel Andújar's return can't spark Yankees as J.A. Happ struggles in loss to Twins — It had been 34 days since Miguel Andújar had been in the first-inning role call at Yankee Stadium. When the fans got to the third baseman's name, and as he acknowledged them, the crowd roared.
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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 …
Zach Braziller / New York Post:
Gary Sanchez heating up at just the right time for Yankees
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baseballmusings.com
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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MLB Baseball News … and Talking Chop
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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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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.
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
After making adjustments in the offseason, James McCann is catching on quickly with the White Sox — Post-Tribune — White Sox catcher James McCann recently recalled advice he received during his rookie season from former Tigers teammate Torii Hunter. — “No matter how good or bad …
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MLB Baseball News …
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Ugly slide leads Tzu-Wei Lin to injured list
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MLB Baseball News …, South Side Sox, Over the Monster and Union-News
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
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Will Graves / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
Phegley drives in 8, A's rip Pirates 14-1 to end 6-game skid
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MLB Baseball News … and NBCSports.com
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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Viva El Birdos and MLB Baseball News …
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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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MLB Baseball News … and The Good Phight
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.
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
Abbey Mastracco / Daily Record:
Mets lose another reliever as Luis Avilán hits IL — MILWAUKEE — Luis Avilán left the Mets' series-opening game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night with what manager Mickey Callaway described as elbow “tightness.” Now, he's leaving Milwaukee all together …
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Designate J.B. Shuck For Assignment — The Pirates have designated outfielder JB Shuck for assignment, the team announced. Shuck's 25-man roster spot will go to reliever Dovydas Neverauskas, whom the Pirates recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. — Despite having to settle …
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Bucs Dugout
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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Lookout Landing, MLB Baseball News … and Let's Go Tribe
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