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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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Pinstripe Alley and New Jersey Online
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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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Associated Press:
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
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Designate Luke Gregerson, Option Dominic Leone
Cardinals Designate Luke Gregerson, Option Dominic Leone
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Cardinals News
ABC News:
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
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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.
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D-backs shut out Giants to open weekend series
D-backs shut out Giants to open weekend series
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San Francisco Chronicle and AZ Snake Pit
Michelle Gardner / Arizona Republic:
Zack Greinke MRI comes up clean, will throw bullpen Saturday
Zack Greinke MRI comes up clean, will throw bullpen Saturday
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MLB Baseball News …
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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South Side Sox and MLB Baseball News …
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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Camden Chat
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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
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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MLB Baseball News … and Sports Illustrated
Chris Grenham / NESN.com:
Red Sox Wrap: Boston Falls 3-1 To Astros In Pitchers' Duel At Fenway — A rematch of the 2018 American League Championship Series kicked off at Fenway Park on Friday, with the Boston Red Sox welcoming in the Houston Astros for a three-game weekend set. — It was a pitchers' duel in the series opener …
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Over the Monster, The Crawfish Boxes and MLB Baseball News …
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Sporting News:
George Springer making early MVP case as Astros win 9th straight — Houston just keeps producing MVP candidates. — George Springer hit a two-run, go-ahead home run to lead the Astros to a 3-1 victory over the Red Sox on Friday and it's time to start taking notice of what the Astros' outfielder is doing.
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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MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
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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Purple Row, The Good Phight, NBCSports.com, Phillies Nation and MLB Baseball News …
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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Star Tribune, Twins News, MLB Baseball News … and Twinkie Town
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 …
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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MLB Baseball News … and Amazin' Avenue
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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Lone Star Ball and MLB Baseball News …
Rick Tarsitano / WGN-TV:
Kris Bryant hits 3 home runs, Cubs punish Nationals 14-6 — Share Update: — WASHINGTON — Kris Bryant matched a career high with three home runs and drove in five while the Chicago Cubs piled on against the Washington Nationals bullpen in a 14-6 win Friday night.
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baseballmusings.com and Bleed Cubbie Blue