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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: Yasiel Puig hopes to return to lineup Wednesday — MILWAUKEE - Right fielder Yasiel Puig was not in the Reds lineup Tuesday after hurting his right shoulder making a catch on Sunday. — “I don't know,” he said. “I hope I can play Wednesday or the first game in Chicago (on Friday).
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Scooter Gennett is back on the road with the Reds, but there's no timetable on his return — MILWAUKEE - Scooter Gennett is on this road trip. That's a sign he's getting closer to returning from a severely strained right groin. — But Gennett and Reds manager David Bell …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Reds' Derek Dietrich doing everything he can to make baseball loosen up
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton was supposed to play in a minor league game, then he wasn't — BALTIMORE — While Aaron Boone was being asked about integrating his stars back from the injured list and into a team that has thrived without them, Giancarlo Stanton was being quietly removed from the lineup …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gleyber Torres owns the Orioles and helping Yankees in area that crushed them last season — BALTIMORE — Gleyber Torres makes himself at home here. The Yankees young shortstop has had three multi home run games this season, two of them have come here in the comfy confines of Camden Yards.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Late inning rallies are no problem for Yankees' B-Bombers
Late inning rallies are no problem for Yankees' B-Bombers
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Camden Chat
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Sean Newcomb answering the call in relief role for Braves — Sean Newcomb capped the Braves' youthfully ideal Monday win with his first career save, notching a perfect inning against the Giants. — The lefty, considered quite an enigma even dating back to his days as an Angels prospect, has rediscovered himself in the bullpen.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Why the Mets are a mess — again — The New York Mets, a multibillion-dollar corporation that moonlights as a comedy act, put on their finest show in years Monday. Rampant speculation about the job security of their embattled manager amid a sweep by baseball's worst team was merely the opening set.
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ABC News:
Mets snap 5-game skid with 5-3 win over Nationals
Mets snap 5-game skid with 5-3 win over Nationals
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Beyond the Box Score, MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Seth Lugo hits IL with right shoulder tendinitis; Robinson Cano sprints to second faster than ever
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets finally find something to celebrate
Associated Press:
Red Sox, Yankees to face off on turf for 1st time — NEW YORK — The traditional rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will take a radical twist when they meet in London next month: They will play on artificial turf for the first time in their rivalry, covering more than 2,200 games.
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UPI, MLB Baseball News … and ESPN
Associated Press:
Marisnick, White homer as Astros beat White Sox 3-0 — Playing without George Springer, who leads the American League with 17 homers, the Astros got pop from the bottom of the lineup to give them at least one homer in 17 straight games. — HOUSTON (AP) - Jake Marisnick and Tyler White homered …
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
White Sox bullpen day results in a 3-0 loss to the Astros
White Sox bullpen day results in a 3-0 loss to the Astros
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes and South Side Sox
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Brandon Workman is making history (sort of)
Brandon Workman is making history (sort of)
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MLB Baseball News …, Bluebird Banter and Over the Monster
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Ender Inciarte hasn't resumed baseball activities — Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte hasn't resumed baseball activities since being sidelined with a lumbar strain on May 15. — The 28-year-old Inciarte is still experiencing back tightness as he rehabs in Atlanta, manager Brian Snitker said.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mozeliak says Cards' rotation must improve, especially on road — The Cardinals have 11 of their next 14 games at home, beginning with Wednesday's day-night doubleheader with Kansas City, created by Tuesday's game being canceled because of foreboding weather.
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs SS Baez to have MRI on right heel — CHICAGO — Though the Chicago Cubs don't believe the injury is serious, shortstop Javier Baez is getting an MRI on his injured right heel as he's not in the starting lineup for the second straight game. — Manager Joe Maddon indicated Baez told him on Monday he was still hurting.
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Former Rays and Cubs pitching coach Jim Hickey back in the game, now working for Dodgers — Hickey resigned unexpectedly from Cubs post in November, now joins Dodgers in player development role. — ST. PETERSBURG - Former Rays and Cubs pitching coach Jim Hickey was back at the Trop on Tuesday …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Andrelton Simmons Diagnosed With Grade 3 Ankle Sprain — The Angels announced that shortstop Andrelton Simmons has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 ankle sprain and been placed on the 10-day injured list. He'll see a specialist tomorrow, after which the team will provide more details on his expected timeline.
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Daily Dish
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
‘Scary part’ over for Shawn Kelley, who rejoins Rangers' bullpen — The growths that were removed from Shawn Kelley's throat were benign and the reliever was activated from the injured list before Tuesday's game. — It was a big relief for Kelley, who went on the IL on May 9 and had minor surgery on Thursday.
Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners rally within run of Rangers, but can't overcome massive early deficit — ARLINGTON, Texas — Given the nature of the start, it seemed as if Monday would offer another one of those lopsided, position-player pitches, empty-the-bullpen type of blowouts that the Mariners have been wearing far …
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MLB Baseball News … and Lookout Landing
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