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12:35 AM ET, May 21, 2019

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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
White Sox bullpen day results in a 3-0 loss to the Astros  —  Photos from the White Sox's 3-0 loss to the Astros on May 20, 2019, in Houston.  —  Jake Marisnick and Tyler White homered and Brad Peacock had another solid start to lead the Astros over the White Sox 3-0 Monday night.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Cubs' Kris Bryant is punishing opponents again: 'I'm a whole lot smarter'
Discussion: Phillies Nation
KHOU-TV:
Chavis homers, Red Sox snap Astros' 10-game win streak
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:   Pirates slugger Josh Bell proving critics wrong with breakout season
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:   MLB power rankings: Battle for the AL East is going to be wild
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Judge, Gregorius, Tulo making progress for Yanks  —  BALTIMORE — The New York Yankees made a series of positive steps on the injury front Monday, with encouraging news about outfielder Aaron Judge, shortstop Didi Gregorius and infielder Troy Tulowitzki.  —  Several hours before Monday's series opener …
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Associated Press:
Gregorius plays for 1st time since TJ surgery  —  TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius played five innings of defense and went 2-for-4 with a walk Monday at extended spring training in his first game action since Tommy John surgery on Oct. 17.  —  “It was good,” Gregorius said.
Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
New Yankees' Aaron Judge update: Star passes hurdle on way to return  —  BALTIMORE — When it comes to progress for injured Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge, even the littlest progress can feel like a huge deal.  The team has been mostly mum on Judge's left oblique strain, terming it only as …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Didi Gregorius played his first extended spring game post Tommy John surgery
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets finally find something to celebrate  —  Chaos enveloped the Mets as they prepared for a seven-game homestand on Monday.  Rumors about Mickey Callaway's potential firing were shut down, Yoenis Cespedes broke an ankle on his ranch in Port St. Lucie, the bullpen suffered a major blow …
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MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Mets down Nationals to end five-game losing streak  —  Amed Rosario and Pete Alonso hit first-inning home runs Monday night as New York Mets never trailed while snapping a five-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals in the opener of a four-game series.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Todd Dybas / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
How MLB managers feeling heat, including Nationals' Davey Martinez, block it out
Discussion: NBCSports.com and Federal Baseball
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:   Marlins showing 'it's possible here' by sweeping Mets. Can the success continue?
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Late inning rallies are no problem for Yankees' B-Bombers  —  BALTIMORE — Injuries?  No problem.  A power outage?  Pshaw, the Yankees will come out and provide more power.  Rain delays?  The Bombers are waterproof.  A broken plane and a three-hour bus trip?  These B-Bombers use it as a bonding experience.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Yankees' B-Bombers thrive despite limited time in majors, injuries, rain delays and now charter plane snafus
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yankees are ready to romp after seizing division lead
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
As Braves mix and match bullpen, Swarzak presents opportunity  —  Like sands through the hourglass, so are the arms of the Braves bullpen, apparently.  —  They welcomed another ingredient to their bullpen mix Monday, acquiring veteran righty Anthony Swarzak from Seattle in exchange …
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Hanford Sentinel:
Toronto faces off against Boston in division matchup  —  Boston Red Sox (24-22, third in the AL East) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (19-27, fourth in the AL East)  —  LINE: Blue Jays favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 9 1/2 runs  —  BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will host Boston in a matchup of division rivals.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Activate David Price From Injured List
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Hall-bound Hamilton talks life without baseball.  Is he winning addiction battle?  —  Josh Hamilton will be inducted to the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, along with former Arlington mayor Richard Greene, on Aug. 17 before a game against Minnesota Twins, so get tickets now.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Josh Hamilton headed to Texas Rangers Hall of Fame in August
Associated Press:
Anderson leaves with cervical strain, A's beat Indians 6-4  —  Brett Anderson had a quick reaction when the baseball and both pieces of a broken bat came sailing at him in the fifth inning.  —  Get out of the way.  —  Oakland's left-hander managed to do that, but left the game …
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yoenis Cespedes Fractures Ankle In Accident At His Ranch  —  Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes suffered “ankle fractures” in an accident at his ranch in Port St. Lucie over the weekend, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen announced Monday afternoon.  Additional information was not provided …
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks send right-hander Zack Godley back to the bullpen  —  SAN DIEGO — For the second time in less than three weeks, the Diamondbacks have demoted right-hander Zack Godley to the bullpen.  —  Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Godley did not “entirely” meet his expectations upon returning …
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Urias to be reinstated, rejoin Dodgers  —  Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías will be reinstated from administrative leave following a domestic-violence arrest after Major League Baseball did not obtain a security video that allegedly showed the incident, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Bullpen failure wraps up rough trip for reeling Cardinals  —  ARLINGTON, TEXAS — In the clubhouse hours before it happened, Cardinals manager Mike Shildt leaned forward toward his desk and pointed to the exact spot in the Rangers' lineup that, if the game went as hoped, Andrew Miller would be waiting to face in the seventh inning.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Cards notebook: Bader makes the most of opportunity in Texas
 
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Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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