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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees could turn to opener this weekend with James Paxton still out — James Paxton will not be back in the rotation this weekend. The Yankees' left-hander, who is on the injured list with left knee inflammation, threw a bullpen on Friday. While Aaron Boone said it went well …
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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Fiery Sabathia shouts at Rays in tense Yanks win — NEW YORK — Barely a week after an at times contentious series against the division rival Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia appeared to have a few choice words Friday for the Rays as he pitched against them in the opener of a pivotal mid-May matchup.
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
‘Turn off the lights’: How the Yankees rallied to seize the AL East lead — NEW YORK — The game was tied, but CC Sabathia was telling his teammates they could start packing up their belongings; first place was about to be theirs. — “Turn off the lights,” the New York Yankees' 19-year veteran bellowed …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards add power arms to bullpen mix — ARLINGTON, TEXAS — While giving regular updates on Carlos Martinez's minor-league appearances as the righthander made his way back to the major-league bullpen, manager Mike Shildt would offer radar readings on Martinez's fastball for the “velocity fiends.”
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Cards activate Carlos Martínez, cut Gregerson — ARLINGTON, Texas — The St. Louis Cardinals have activated Carlos Martinez from the injured list after the right-hander missed the first 44 games of the season because of a strained right shoulder. — The club also designated veteran …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mikolas blasted as Redbirds tumble to 3-12 in last 15 games — Miles Mikolas (39) walks to the dugout after turning the ball over to manager Mike Shildt (third from left) in the second inning Friday night. — Home plate umpire Bill Miller watches as Yadier Molina, bottom, prepares to tag out the Rangers' Hunter Pence.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Designate Luke Gregerson, Option Dominic Leone
Cardinals Designate Luke Gregerson, Option Dominic Leone
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Michelle Gardner / Arizona Republic:
Zack Greinke MRI comes up clean, will throw bullpen Saturday — All in the Diamondbacks clubhouse are breathing a sigh of relief as an MRI on pitcher Zack Greinke came back clean although no determination has been made on whether or not he will make his next start which would come on Tuesday at San Diego.
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks bullpen provides major lift in shut-out win vs. Giants — After right-hander Merrill Kelly loaded the bases in the sixth inning, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo turned to right-hander Yoshihisa Hirano to inherit three runners in one-run game and one out.
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves erupt for 9-run inning in win over Brewers — When Braves manager Brian Snitker switched up his lineup last weekend, he ignited an offensive revival even he probably didn't foresee. — Behind an explosive sixth and another prodigious performance from Max Fried, the Braves outdid the Brewers, 12-8, on Friday.
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Swanson leads HR derby as Fried, Braves beat Brewers 12-8 — The return of Ronald Acuña Jr. to the leadoff spot has helped to spark Atlanta's offense. — A barrage of home runs also makes a difference. — Max Fried allowed two hits in six scoreless innings …
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Talking Chop
Associated Press:
White Sox put LHP Banuelos (shoulder) on IL — CHICAGO — White Sox left-hander Manny Banuelos has been placed on the injured list, another blow to a Chicago pitching staff that already lost Carlos Rodon and Nate Jones for the season this week. — Banuelos left in the fifth inning …
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ABC News:
Bundy handles Indians as Orioles end slide with 5-1 win — The Indians treated their fans to a postgame fireworks display. — Dylan Bundy barely let them hear a pop. — Bundy kept Cleveland's lineup in check — and in the ballpark — for 5 2/3 innings and Jonathan Villar hit a three-run homer …
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Trevor Bauer: Indians teammates, fans depend on me to be better, need to live up to expectations — Cleveland Indians starter Trevor Bauer is looking to be better and living up to expectations after struggling through two of his last three outings. — CLEVELAND — Over the last three years …
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Indians 2B Jason Kipnis ‘going in right direction’ after early-season struggles
Indians 2B Jason Kipnis ‘going in right direction’ after early-season struggles
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Associated Press:
Kinsler on outburst: Only regret doing it on field — SAN DIEGO — Ian Kinsler said he regrets using profanity during an emotional outburst after hitting a pivotal three-run home run for the San Diego Padres on Thursday night and maintained he was firing up his teammates and not taking a shot at fans.
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays bats come alive but starter Aaron Sanchez pulled with blister issue — CHICAGO - The slumbering Blue Jays offence finally woke up for a break out win here on Friday night, but there was no escaping the black cloud following this team more than a quarter way through the 2019 season.
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Bluebird Banter
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Mike Sheets / ESPN:
Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Saturday
Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Saturday
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ESPN:
First-place Twins put Cruz on IL with wrist injury — The Minnesota Twins put designated hitter Nelson Cruz on the injured list with a left wrist strain Friday. — Cruz was pulled from Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers after aggravating the wrist on a swinging strike. He has since missed four games.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Place Nelson Cruz On IL, Promote Luis Arraez
Twins Place Nelson Cruz On IL, Promote Luis Arraez
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Chris Nelsen / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera ties Lou Gehrig for hits — Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera, going through a power slump this season, has taken heat from fans after blaming his decline, in part, on a lack of power hitters in the team's lineup. — In Friday night's 7-2 loss …
ABC News:
McCutchen, Harper lead Phillies over Rockies 5-4 — Andrew McCutchen's early batting practice quickly paid off. — McCutchen hit a two-run homer, Bryce Harper lined a two-run double and Cole Irvin tossed six effective innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the Colorado Rockies 5-4 Friday night.
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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Miami Marlins snap scoring drought and losing streak with big night against deGrom — It was a simple hit from Garrett Cooper, a ground ball through the left side of the infield in the third inning against New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom at Marlins Park on Friday night. — It ended up being much more than that.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
There's a very simply way for Calhoun to stick with Rangers for the rest of the season — With no offense intended toward the the city of Nashville or its fine citizens and baseball fans, Willie Calhoun would rather not return there anytime soon. — Or ever, at least not as a lineup regular for Triple A Nashville.
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Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners call up two more relievers, option Erik Swanson, designate Zac Rosscup for assignment — In the latest episode of “As The Mariners' Roster Churns,” two more relievers were called up from Class AAA Tacoma, a rookie starting pitcher was optioned back to Tacoma after back-to-back rough outings …
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U.S.S. Mariner
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
How Adbert Alzolay did in his first start of the season with the Iowa Cubs — Adbert Alzolay on coming back to Iowa Cubs and his spring training injury — During his first start of the season with the Iowa Cubs, Adbert Alzolay showed some of the reasons why he could someday have a bright future ahead of him in the big leagues.