Top News:
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Yoan Moncada is out of the lineup for the 2nd straight game as the White Sox open their series against the Yankees — Yoan Moncada is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game as the White Sox begin a four-game series against the Yankees on Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley and South Side Sox
RELATED:
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees hope the injured Jonathan Loaisiga can provide pitching boost soon — Long before Thursday night's series opener against the White Sox started, Jonathan Loaisiga was on the grass at Guaranteed Rate Field playing catch. The right-hander, who was part of the Yankees' plans …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Place Kendrys Morales On Injured List
Yankees Place Kendrys Morales On Injured List
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and MLB Baseball News …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers observations: Jones continues to produce; Norris solid — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Before Wednesday night's game, Ron Gardenhire had a talk with JaCoby Jones. — After hitting so well over the past three weeks, Jones was moved up nine spots in the batting order against the Royals, all the way up to leadoff.
Discussion:
Royals Review and NESN.com
RELATED:
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers developments: JaCoby Jones leading off, Joe Jimenez setting up — OMAHA — A day later, in a different state, Matthew Boyd had his Oregon State trainers on. Niko Goodrum was back in the Detroit Tigers' lineup. And JaCoby Jones was still hitting leadoff.
Discussion:
Royals Review and MLB Baseball News …
Kirkland Crawford / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers open to trading Nicholas Castellanos, Shane Greene, Matthew Boyd
Detroit Tigers open to trading Nicholas Castellanos, Shane Greene, Matthew Boyd
Discussion:
Bless You Boys, MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Baseball News … and Sporting News
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Sampson? The offense? Woodward? A look at who was most culpable Thursday in Rangers' loss — Chris Woodward said that he had learned a lesson or two from his first career ejection Tuesday night. — The first, though he didn't say it, was to never trust umpire Angel Hernandez to do the right thing.
RELATED:
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
'I feel like every day he impacts the game somehow, and that's pretty rare' — The Texas Rangers were 6-7 on April 14, the day Danny Santana made his first appearance of the season. — A roster replacement for the injured Rougned Odor, Santana was a pinch hitter with one out in the eighth inning, trailing by two.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Jed Lowrie ‘not close’ to playing games, shining light on $20 million deal that's flopping — Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen signing Jed Lowrie to become the team's starting third baseman never really made sense six months ago. It makes even less sense now.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
RELATED:
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Brandon Nimmo, Robinson Cano and Justin Wilson play well in rehab assignments — For three key players on the Mets crowded injured list, rehab is the name of the game until further notice. — Brandon Nimmo (neck inflammation), Robinson Cano (left quad tightness) and Justin Wilson …
Mark Schmetzer / Cincinnati.com:
Top Cincinnati Reds games: No. 37 - Joey Votto's third homer a grand slam on May 13, 2012 — Joey Votto just couldn't resist the reference. — The Cincinnati Reds first baseman had just completed a record-setting day at the plate, significantly brightening an otherwise dreary Great American Ball Park …
RELATED:
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
What will the Cincinnati Reds do at the Trade Deadline? It's still too early to call — CLEVELAND - Are the Reds exactly what their record says they are or have they shown potential to be in the playoff mix with their Major League-leading 24 losses by one or two runs?
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals slid, slide, rally to tie game, 4-4, before rain delay — St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (56) pitches during the sixth inning of a game on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Patrick Corbin was ‘prepared’ for difficult transition from Diamondbacks to Nationals — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Patrick Corbin knew what to expect. He had prepared himself for the possibility of leaving the Diamondbacks, and he had prepared himself for seeing his former team in the opposite dugout.
Discussion:
Federal Baseball
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Epstein: Zobrist could return to Cubs this season — LOS ANGELES — Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein says there's a path for veteran Ben Zobrist to return to the team before the end of the season. — “There's been a little definition added to how he hopes this thing might go,” …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
One of the prospects in the Christian Yelich trade had a dazzling debut for the Marlins, shutting out the Cardinals — The Christian Yelich trade will forever live as one of the great transactions in Milwaukee Brewers history, but the Miami Marlins may still get some positive returns on the deal.
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
RELATED:
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Angels' Ohtani to throw from mound soon — Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani continues to progress in his rehab from Tommy John surgery, and he could throw from a mound before the All-Star break. — “He's getting close,” manager Brad Ausmus said before the Angels played …
Discussion:
Halos Heaven and baseballmusings.com
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
As Blue Jays flounder, phenom Vladimir Guerrero Jr. impresses: ‘None of this scares him’ — BALTIMORE — Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s face still carries the wide eyes and soft features of youth. At 20, and not yet two months into his career as a Toronto Blue Jay, he is still learning big-league pitching …
Discussion:
Camden Chat, MLB Baseball News … and Bluebird Banter
Austin Green / Dodger Blue:
Dodgers News: Minor League Affiliates Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, Great Lakes Loons Clinch Playoff Spots — Since being bought by the Guggenheim Baseball Management group in 2012, the Los Angeles Dodgers set about transforming their Minor League system into what is now consistently one of the sport's best.
Discussion:
True Blue LA
Eduardo A. Encina / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays optioning Christian Arroyo to minors, making room for Joey Wendle's return — Wendle is likely to be available Thursday for the first time in seven weeks. — ST. PETERSBURG —The Rays are optioning infielder Christian Arroyo to Triple-A Durham, creating roster space …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, DRaysBay and MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
Arenado in lineup day after being hit by pitch — Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is in Thursday night's lineup against the San Diego Padres, batting fourth a day after he was hit on the left forearm with a pitch. — X-rays on Arenado's forearm were negative and the Rockies …
Charles Odum / Star Tribune:
Donaldson wins rematch with Musgrove, Braves top Pirates 6-5 — ATLANTA — Josh Donaldson drove in the tie-breaking run in Atlanta's five-run fifth inning to win his rematch with Joe Musgrove, and the Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Thursday to complete a four-game sweep.
Discussion:
Talking Chop, Bucs Dugout and MLB Baseball News …