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Boone: Andujar likely headed back to 10-day IL — New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar is likely headed back to the 10-day injured list so that the team can “get a better handle” on his nagging right shoulder injury, according to manager Aaron Boone.
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Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Yankees activate Aaron Hicks, option Mike Tauchman to Scranton-Wilkes Barre — Though the Yankees took two more blows to their list of healthy starters, at least one came back. On Monday, centerfielder Aaron Hicks was activated from the 10-day injured list, right in time for Yankees series against the Orioles.
Associated Press:
RHP Loaisiga 17th Yankee to hit IL this year — NEW YORK — Right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga has a strained pitching shoulder and became the New York Yankees' 17th player to go on the injured list this season. — New York announced the roster move Monday before starting a homestand against Baltimore and made it retroactive to Friday.
Jesse Yomtov / Cincinnati.com:
MLB power rankings: Led by George Springer, red-hot Astros take back the No. 1 spot — Having won eight of their last nine games, the Houston Astros are firing on all cylinders and are primed to run away with the American League West again. — The Astros will be without Jose Altuve …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
The Rays are still in first place, but here's five things to be concerned about
The Rays are still in first place, but here's five things to be concerned about
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NESN.com and NBCSports.com
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Real or not? George Springer could be going from star to superstar
Real or not? George Springer could be going from star to superstar
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Winner, winner: The Iowa Cubs are in first place — A look at the Iowa Cubs' 2019 season — During his first spring training with the Chicago Cubs, Iowa Cubs outfielder Johnny Field listened closely whenever veterans like Jason Heyward and Anthony Rizzo would talk.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Phil Rosenthal / Baltimore Sun:
Hey, ESPN, ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ viewers actually want to watch the game — so focus on that — Photos from the Cubs' 4-1 win over the Brewers on May 12, 2019, at Wrigley Field. — Chicago Tribune — When baseball fans tune in to ESPN's “Sunday Night Baseball” coverage of the Cubs …
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Since April 10, the Cubs are winning at a 77.8 percent rate. Here are 5 ways they're pulling it off. — Photos from the Cubs' 4-1 win over the Brewers on May 12, 2019, at Wrigley Field. — How hot are the Cubs running? — Forget for a second about Kris Bryant hitting five home runs …
Daniel Starkand / Dodger Blue:
Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Named National League Player Of The Week For May 6-12 — Justin Turner, Cody Bellinger Among Players Selected For Dodgers x Game Of Thrones Bobbleheads By FOCO — Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu was named the National League Player of the Week for his performances from May 6-12.
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Mike DiGiovanna / Baltimore Sun:
Watch Cody Bellinger throw out Stephen Strasburg at first
Charlotte Knights / The Charlotte Observer:
Dieter Kurtenbach: Derek Holland's ripping of the Giants' front office rings hollow — Giants pitcher Derek Holland is disgruntled and he needed everyone to hear about it. — But instead of achieving his goal of embarrassing the Giants' front office and perhaps forcing a move …
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Mercury News, Marin Independent Journal and Chico Enterprise-Record
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Running in place, Giants need to start tearing down
ESPN:
Boston's Pedroia has setback during rehab stint — The road back for Boston's Dustin Pedroia hit another obstacle Monday, with the Red Sox announcing that the second baseman has returned from his rehab assignment because of left knee soreness. — The team had been hoping Pedroia …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Three areas the Rangers might be forced to address as they enter mid-May slumping — An off day Monday became a needed respite for the Texas Rangers after their lost weekend in Houston. — Emphasis on lost. — The Astros did everything better than that Rangers en route to a four-game sweep …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
In season's first quarter, Cincinnati Reds unsatisfied with results but encouraged by play — SAN FRANCISCO - The Reds completed their first quarter of the season and they certainly feel like they've played better than their record has indicated. — They have a 6-13 record in one-run games …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals notebook: Hurler Martinez could return next weekend — The Cardinals intend to push former starting pitcher Carlos Martinez into longer relief appearances in the coming days and that could mean seeing him sooner than advertised. — Martinez struck out three and walked …
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Viva El Birdos
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Sam Miller / ESPN:
Casey Mize, Vlad Jr. and the craziest minor league stats ever — The earned run Casey Mize allowed to the Clearwater Threshers on April 9 was a bit of a cheapie. Mize got the first two outs of the second inning, then clipped the Threshers' No. 6 hitter on a two-strike cutter.
Associated Press:
Former Braves pitcher Edwin Jackson on verge of history — How does someone pitch for 14 different teams before his 36th birthday? — Edwin Jackson is on the verge of accomplishing exactly that after the right-hander was traded from Oakland to Toronto. He is expected to start for the Blue Jays …
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Arm surgeries to end season for White Sox pitchers Carlos Rodon and Nate Jones — Photos of White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon. — Post-Tribune — White Sox left-handed starter Carlos Rodon will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his pitching arm, the team announced Monday.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Designate Kendrys Morales For Assignment — The Athletics have designate first baseman/designated hitter Kendrys Morales for assignment, manager Bob Melvin announced Monday in an appearance on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (Twitter link, with audio).
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