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Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Hicks' lack of action not a concern for Shildt, who says ‘flood is coming’ — Along with the Cardinals' May slump has come a lack of opportunities for closer Jordan Hicks to pitch. — Entering Saturday's game, he had appeared in four games and pitched three innings. He doesn't have a save since April 29.
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Associated Press:
Swanson homers twice as Braves beat Cardinals 5-2 — ST. LOUIS — A little lineup tweak is working out quite well for Dansby Swanson and the Atlanta Braves. — Swanson homered twice and Freddie Freeman also connected, helping Mike Foltynewicz and Atlanta beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Friday night.
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Talking Chop
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
New-look lineup, old-look result as Cardinals lose for 15th time in 20 games
New-look lineup, old-look result as Cardinals lose for 15th time in 20 games
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Viva El Birdos
Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Shildt stays with Fowler as leadoff and Carpenter hitting fifth
David Wilson / Miami Herald:
A one-inning meltdown cost Sandy Alcantara and the Marlins. Here's how it went down — He had just thrown his first Major League complete game six days earlier and Sandy Alcantara was mowing through another division rival's lineup. The starting pitcher threw out back-to-back 1-2-3 innings …
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David Wilson / Miami Herald:
Here's what Miami Marlins' Brian Anderson fixed at plate to trigger recent hot streak
Associated Press:
Nats GM says manager Martinez safe for now despite struggles
Nats GM says manager Martinez safe for now despite struggles
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MLB Baseball News …, Federal Baseball and baseballmusings.com
David Wilson / Miami Herald:
Marlins' season-long winning streak ends at six after Nationals rally with late homers
Marlins' season-long winning streak ends at six after Nationals rally with late homers
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Fish Stripes
Associated Press:
Former Orioles prospect Mike Yastrzemski, grandson of Hall of Famer Carl, debuts for Giants — San Francisco Giants' Mike Yastrzemski, right, watches as he flies out in front of Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, May 25, 2019.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks designate John Ryan Murphy, plan to give Carson Kelly more time — SAN FRANCISCO - By designating John Ryan Murphy for assignment on Saturday, the Diamondbacks appear to be moving away from a three-catcher alignment, a decision made easier, manager Torey Lovullo said, by the progress of young catcher Carson Kelly.
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MLB Trade Rumors
Josh Dubow / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Diamondbacks break out of slump with 18-2 win over Giants
Diamondbacks break out of slump with 18-2 win over Giants
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AZ Snake Pit, Arizona Republic and McCovey Chronicles
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
At long last, Detroit Tigers' losing streak snapped in big win vs. Mets — QUEENS, N.Y. — They arrived earlier than usual on Friday afternoon, nearly everybody on the first bus to Citi Field. — Nobody knew if it was going to work, but they heard what Ron Gardenhire said a day earlier …
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Freese's grand slam powers Dodgers by Pirates 10-2 — David Freese hit a grand slam off opener Michael Feliz and Cody Bellinger added his 18th homer, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-2 on Friday night. — The Pirates gave Feliz his first major league start …
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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Dodgers' Hyun-Jin Ryu could become an All-Star at opportune time
Dodgers' Hyun-Jin Ryu could become an All-Star at opportune time
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Dodger Blue
Associated Press:
Gibson cruises as Twins top White Sox 8-1 — Kyle Gibson pitched seven strong innings, C.J. Cron and Ehire Adrianza each drove in four runs and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 8-1 on Saturday for their 10th win in 11 games. — Gibson (5-2) gave up five hits and walked none while striking out nine.
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South Side Sox
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays Tales: The 10 most impactful/influential people in franchise history — Our list starts at the top with first owner Vince Naimoli and current owner Stuart Sternberg, and gets more interesting than there. — CLEVELAND — Seeing Andrew Friedman and Jim Hickey back at the Trop last week …
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Tampa Bay Times
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Two rehab games, two postgame meals. Which restaurants did Andrus enlist to spoil Frisco? — Elvis Andrus is expected to return to the Texas Rangers' lineup Saturday after nursing a hamstring injury the past 10 days, during which time the Rangers lost only once without him. — “I noticed that,” Andrus said.
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Lone Star Ball
Tim Tucker / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Inciarte's back ‘still barking’ after 10 days on injured list — Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte became eligible for reinstatement from the injured list Saturday, but it sounds as if he will be sidelined a while longer. — Inciarte, placed on the 10-day IL on May 15 with a lower back strain …
Associated Press:
Paxton still has knee issue; Gregorius to start 20-day clock — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The only New York Yankees in action Friday were those on the injured list. — While the big league club was rained out in Kansas City, Yankees pitcher James Paxton and shortstop Didi Gregorius continued testing …
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Field Level / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yankees-Royals Preview — Following heavy rains in the Kansas …
Yankees-Royals Preview — Following heavy rains in the Kansas …
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Royals Review
ESPN:
Red Sox's Price (flu-like symptoms) exits in first — Boston Red Sox left-hander David Price exited Saturday's start at Houston in the first inning with flu-like symptoms, the team said. — Price threw just 15 pitches. He retired the first two batters before giving up a single …
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
A's DFA Fernando Rodney, Select Wei-Chung Wang — The Oakland Athletics have designated veteran reliever Fernando Rodney for assignment, their PR department announced. Wei-Chung Wang's contract has been selected from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.
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UPI, MLB Baseball News … and Athletics Nation
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Place Matt Harvey On Injured List — The Angels announced that right-hander Matt Harvey is heading to the 10-day injured list with an upper back strain. In other moves, the Angels recalled righty Taylor Cole from Triple-A Salt Lake, optioned reliever Luke Bard and reinstated reliever Luis Garcia from the IL.
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Ty Bradley / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Activate Kyle Seager — The Mariners have activated 3B Kyle Seager from the 60-Day IL, per a team release. The 31-year-old had been rehabbing from a torn tendon in his left (non-throwing) hand after a dive-gone-awry early in Spring Training. — Seager will hope to inject …
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MLB Baseball News … and U.S.S. Mariner
Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
WATCH: Yankees' Luke Voit crushes 470-foot home run vs. Royals … Here are some pregame notes, via the Yankees: — AT A GLANCE: The Yankees will play a doubleheader today at Kansas City to start a 3G series (through Sun.)... are 4-0 on their seven-game road trip after sweeping Baltimore …
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Pinstripe Alley
Ian Shantz / Toronto Sun:
Padres' Canadians Quantrill, Naylor soak up special weekend on home soil — Like a good, humble Canadian, Cal Quantrill took public transportation to work on Friday. — “VIA Rail,” the 24-year-old pitcher said from the visitors dugout at the Rogers Centre on Friday afternoon …
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MLB Baseball News …, Bluebird Banter and Gaslamp Ball