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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, MLB Baseball News …, The Athletic and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Jorge Castillo / The Charlotte Observer:
Dodgers snap out of slumber, roll past Cubs — LOS ANGELES-When David Freese stepped into the batter's box to face Jon Lester in the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, the signs of life from the Los Angeles Dodgers' offense were faint. Lester had limited the Dodgers …
Associated Press:
Dodgers outslug Cubs with 4 homers to win 7-3 — LOS ANGELES (AP) - Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy and David Freese hit two-run homers to back Clayton Kershaw as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue, True Blue LA and MLB Baseball News …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Matthew Boyd returns to Omaha, roughed up by Kansas City Royals — OMAHA - Matthew Boyd sat in the dugout during batting practice, wore his Oregon State trainers, and when he headed out to the field at TD Ameritrade Park on Thursday night, he did not head out, he bounced out.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers observations: Jones continues to produce; Norris solid
Detroit Tigers observations: Jones continues to produce; Norris solid
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe, Bless You Boys, MLB Baseball News …, Royals Review, NESN.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers developments: JaCoby Jones leading off, Joe Jimenez setting up
Detroit Tigers developments: JaCoby Jones leading off, Joe Jimenez setting up
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Bless You Boys and Royals Review
Pete Grathoff / Kansas City Star:
Here's a first look at how the stadium in Omaha looks for Royals' game Thursday
Here's a first look at how the stadium in Omaha looks for Royals' game Thursday
Discussion:
Royals Review and MLB Baseball News …
Joon Lee / ESPN:
What's behind Xander Bogaerts' breakout season — BOSTON — The same story has been written about the 2019 Boston Red Sox countless times. Inconsistency, inconsistency and inconsistency have been the buzzwords surrounding the defending World Series champions, and for much of Thursday night, things looked much the same.
Discussion:
Camden Chat and Over the Monster
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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.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
'I feel like every day he impacts the game somehow, and that's pretty rare'
'I feel like every day he impacts the game somehow, and that's pretty rare'
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
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:
MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
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Rebekah Sanders / Arizona Republic:
Report: Diamondbacks choose architecture firm to design possible new stadium — The Arizona Diamondbacks have chosen an international architecture firm to design a possible replacement for Chase Field as the team decides whether to leave the 21-year-old downtown Phoenix stadium or renovate it …
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Zack Greinke shuts down Nationals as Diamondbacks open series with win
Zack Greinke shuts down Nationals as Diamondbacks open series with win
Discussion:
Kansas City Star and AZ Snake Pit
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:
Viva El Birdos and MLB Baseball News …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Injuries test Cardinals' pitching depth as Helsley goes on IL, Cabrera returns — NEW YORK — As they entered spring training, the Cardinals trumpeted the quantity of pitching options they had available for the major-league staff and from that wanted to create flexibility. — Both have been tested in recent weeks.
George A. King III / New York Post:
Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge's returns are on horizon — CHICAGO — Considering how many injuries the Yankees have suffered and the number of setbacks their players have incurred while working back to the big leagues, it is never safe to say anyone is a lock to return from the injured list on an exact date.
Discussion:
Bleacher Report
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees hope the injured Jonathan Loaisiga can provide pitching boost soon
Yankees hope the injured Jonathan Loaisiga can provide pitching boost soon
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MLB Trade Rumors
Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Blue Jays at Astros — TORONTO BLUE JAYS at HOUSTON ASTROS — STARTING PITCHERS — RHP Aaron Sanchez (3-7, 4.25 ERA) vs. RHP Gerrit Cole (5-5, 3.72 ERA) — Cole, the master of the spin rate (an average of 2,524 rpm on his four-seamer) led MLB entering play Thursday with 13.82 strikeouts per nine innings.
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter, MLB Baseball News … and The Crawfish Boxes
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
As Blue Jays flounder, phenom Vladimir Guerrero Jr. impresses: ‘None of this scares him’
As Blue Jays flounder, phenom Vladimir Guerrero Jr. impresses: ‘None of this scares him’
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes, Camden Chat and Bluebird Banter
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
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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 …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Padres closer Kirby Yates finds saving grace in San Diego — SAN FRANCISCO — Kirby Yates is the surfer baseball nearly forgot. — Not a single team bothered to draft him 10 years ago. And the next decade was spent sold, released, purchased, waived and traded. He spent parts of nine years in the minor leagues.
Eduardo A. Encina / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays game delayed after power outage at Tropicana Field — Electricity goes out in the fourth inning of Thursday's game against the Angels. — ST. PETERSBURG — A fallen bird's nest caused Thursday night's power outage that delayed the Rays' game against the Los Angeles Angels for 36 minutes …
Discussion:
DRaysBay
Aniello Piro / Mile High Sports:
Rockies will look to re-find footing with series versus Padres — Matchups against divisional opponents make up close to half of the games a baseball club will play over the course of a 162-game season. — The Colorado Rockies are set to square off against the National League West rival San Diego Padres …
Discussion:
Purple Row, MLB Baseball News …, Gaslamp Ball and Denver Post
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