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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Yoán Moncada likely will be back in the Chicago White Sox lineup Monday — and reliever Joe Kelly could return too  —  BOSTON — The Chicago White Sox inserted center fielder Luis Robert in the No. 2 slot in the batting order for Sunday's series finale against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Discussion: Boston Herald and MLB Trade Rumors
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Vince Velasquez pitches 5 strong innings as the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox for their 4th straight win  —  BOSTON — Vince Velasquez feels like everything is clicking.  —  The right-hander had his second straight strong start for the Chicago White Sox, allowing one run …
Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Struggling Red Sox to give red-hot Jarren Duran another shot in the majors  —  A scorching Red Sox prospect is about to get another big league opportunity.  —  According to major league sources, Jarren Duran is traveling to Boston on Friday to join the Red Sox.  The corresponding roster move is not yet known.
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Rain postpones Mets-Phillies again; doubleheader scheduled Sunday  —  PHILADELPHIA — For the second straight day, the Mets game against the Phillies was postponed due to rainy weather.  —  With a steady shower and winds blowing at 19 mph at Citizens Bank Park, Saturday evening's matchup …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets-Phillies game postponed because of rain in the forecast, teams will play Aug. 20 doubleheader  —  PHILADELPHIA — Rather than having to face Max Scherzer, the Phillies will sit with Thursday's awful loss for at least another day.  —  Friday's Mets-Phillies game was postponed due to rain in the forecast, the home team announced.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees make pitching plan as second-straight game gets rained out  —  The Yankees pitching is in a pinch.  —  With two straight days of rain, the Bombers schedule has become an issue.  The Yankees and Rangers were rained out Saturday and will play a single-admission doubleheader on Sunday, then finish the series on Monday.
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Friday's Chicago Cubs series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers is postponed to Saturday because of rain  —  A rainy forecast again has affected the Chicago Cubs' home schedule.  —  The Cubs' 1:20 p.m. game Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers was postponed because of inclement weather.
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
As Bobby Witt Jr. comes to Baltimore, Orioles feel they made the right pick with ‘unicorn’ Adley Rutschman  —  This weekend, a player the Orioles passed on with the first overall draft pick will beat the one they selected to Camden Yards.  —  When Mike Elias became the Orioles' executive vice president …
Discussion: Boston Herald
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Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Austin Hays gets the better of left field wall as Orioles topple Twins, 5-3, behind power barrage
Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:   Orioles prospects Adley Rutschman, DL Hall receive call-up to Triple-A Norfolk, joining team in Nashville
Jenna Fryer / Associated Press:
Formula One unveils its must-see show at Miami Grand Prix  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 15  —  Fans watch the first practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Miami Gardens.  (John McCall /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Discussion: Boston Herald
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Umpire Dan Bellino issues apology after ejecting Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner, taking ‘full accountability’ for decision  —  Veteran umpire Dan Bellino has issued an apology after ejecting Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner in the first inning of Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins.
Discussion: Battery Power and NBCSports.com
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
76ers' Joel Embiid exits concussion protocols, upgraded to ‘doubtful’ for Friday return vs. Heat  —  PHILADELPHIA — A hurdle for Joel Embiid has been cleared, with the Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center cleared Friday from NBA concussion protocols, a necessary step toward a potential debut …
Discussion: Boston Herald
Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
MLB home runs are way down so far in 2022; here's how the league's recent tinkering deadened the baseball  —  Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger laid into a center-cut 94 mph fastball from Giants righty John Brebbia.  The pitch jumped off the 2019 NL MVP's bat …
Discussion: NBCSports.com and Camden Chat
Charlie Goldsmith / Cincinnati.com:
David Bell explains the importance of consistency as the Cincinnati Reds struggle  —  MILWAUKEE — Even though the Cincinnati Reds are in the middle of one of the worst starts to a season in the modern era of Major League Baseball, Reds manager David Bell sees sticking to a consistent strategy as the best way to win.
Discussion: Red Reporter
ESPN:
Starling Marte caps seven-run rally in ninth as New York Mets stun Philadelphia Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA — The previous 330 times the New York Mets trailed by six runs in the ninth inning, they had lost.  —  “I'm sure everyone counted us out,” Brandon Nimmo said.  “These guys, they don't give up.
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Why Jose Ramirez left millions on the table to stay with Cleveland Guardians  —  JOSE RAMIREZ WOKE UP the morning of April 5 determined to make something out of nothing.  —  It was the final day of the Cleveland Guardians' spring training stint in Arizona, the team's deadline to agree on an extension with its star third baseman.
 
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