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10:15 AM ET, May 9, 2022

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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.
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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.
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Sloppy defense bites Orioles in 6-4 loss to Royals in first game of doubleheader  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 11  —  Orioles starter Jordan Lyles high fives teammate in the dugout after he was relieved in the eighth inning.  The Royals defeated the Orioles, 6-4, in the first game of double header at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
As Bobby Witt Jr. comes to Baltimore, Orioles feel they made the right pick with ‘unicorn’ Adley Rutschman
Discussion: Boston Herald
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Marlins' chance to split series with Padres spoiled by Jorge Alfaro walk-off home run  —  The Miami Marlins were one out away from pitching a second consecutive shutout against the San Diego Padres and leaving Petco Park on Sunday with a series split.  —  A familiar face made sure that didn't happen.
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.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Boston Herald
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.
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)
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
 
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