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11:55 PM ET, May 21, 2019

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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Domingo German is the best in the Yankees' rotation this season, but potential innings limit could be hurdle later on  —  BALTIMORE — In his five innings work Monday night, Domingo German showed why he has been a savior for these Yankees.  The slight, 26-year-old right-hander also showed …
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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yankees' big guns start flexing their muscles
Discussion: Camden Chat and Pinstripe Alley
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Gray, Reds shut out Brewers  —  Sonny Gray threw six strong innings to earn his first win with the Reds, and visiting Cincinnati beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 in the opener of the two-game series on Tuesday night.  —  Gray (1-4) allowed five hits, struck out nine and walked four.
Discussion: Cincinnati.com and Brew Crew Ball
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: Yasiel Puig hopes to return to lineup Wednesday
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:   Scooter Gennett is back on the road with the Reds, but there's no timetable on his return
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Michael Conforto takes first step in recovery from concussion  —  Michael Conforto took his first big step in returning to the field on Monday.  The outfielder rode on a stationary bicycle to represent the first physical activity allowed since sustaining a concussion last Thursday in Washington.
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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.
Discussion: Federal Baseball
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.
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Anthony Swarzak on trade, his own Braves scouting report  —  Anthony Swarzak received a call from Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto around 10:30 a.m. Monday.  Later that day, he was stuck on the middle seat (21st row, to be exact) of a plane in route to San Francisco.  —  “Let's move to Atlanta,” he told his wife.
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Tim Tucker / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:   The Braves' revolving bullpen: 18 relievers and counting
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Taylor Clarke, Jon Duplantier both candidates to join Diamondbacks starting rotation  —  SAN DIEGO — Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was still not prepared to name a starting pitcher for the vacant spot left by right-hander Zack Godley, but minor-leaguers Taylor Clarke and Jon Duplantier remain …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Franmil Reyes spoils pitching duel as Luke Weaver, Diamondbacks fall to Padres
Associated Press:
Stater Lynn, closer Kelley lead Rangers past Mariners 5-3  —  Lance Lynn allowed two runs over seven innings and Shawn Kelley earned the save hours after learning that two lumps removed from his throat last week were benign as the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners rally within run of Rangers, but can't overcome massive early deficit
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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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves youngsters - Soroka, Acuna, Riley - show out in San Francisco
Ian Shantz / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays GM Atkins on sitting Vladdy: 'It's Charlie's process'  —  It wasn't me.  It's on the manager.  We'll do better next time, maybe.  —  Those were the takeaways from Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins' five-minute pre-game sitdown with reporters to field questions about why the face …
Will Graves / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Marquez quiets Pirates as Rockies roll to 5-0 victory  —  German Marquez struck out seven over eight dominant innings,  —  Trevor Story hit his 11th home run and the  —  Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 Tuesday night.  —  Marquez (5-2) gave up three hits, walked one and didn't allow a runner …
Discussion: Purple Row and Bucs Dugout
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.
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.
David Barron / Houston Chronicle:
Astros place Collin McHugh on injured list with sore elbow  —  Righthander Collin McHugh, who was placed Tuesday on the 10-day injured list retroactive to last Saturday, said an MRI showed no structural damage in his sore right elbow and that he will go a couple of days without picking up a baseball before beginning rehab work.
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
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
 
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs SS Baez to have MRI on right heel
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mozeliak says Cards' rotation must improve, especially on road
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Former Rays and Cubs pitching coach Jim Hickey back in the game, now working for Dodgers
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
‘Scary part’ over for Shawn Kelley, who rejoins Rangers' bullpen
ESPN:
Brewers pull Yelich from lineup with back spasms
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Place Jeremy Hellickson On 10-Day IL
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays vs. Dodgers lineups for Tuesday in a quick Trop stop
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Reds' Derek Dietrich doing everything he can to make baseball loosen up
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