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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Nick Plummer goes yard in second-straight MLB start as Mets rout Nationals 13-5 on Memorial Day — If you were writing a how-to manual on coming back from a three-run, first-inning deficit, scoring 12 unanswered runs would be a strong start. — The Mets were down by three before they even had a chance to bat on Monday night.
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Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Mets sweep Phillies with walk-off in extras — Nick Plummer will remember exactly one moment from his first big-league start. — The Mets' hero of the night—who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday—hadn't recorded his first major-league hit before the ninth inning …
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Mercury News and Newsday
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets demote struggling Dom Smith down to Triple-A, recall righty reliever Adonis Medina — Prior to Tuesday's game, the Mets sent first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith to Triple-A. — In the corresponding move, right-handed reliever Adonis Medina was recalled.
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Mercury News
Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Francisco Lindor is happy he's ‘contributing at the right time’
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Mercury News
Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Jeff McNeil's 3-run homer powers Mets to 8-2 win over the Phillies
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NorthJersey.com, Faith and Fear in Flushing, Associated Press, Newsday, Amazin' Avenue, Mercury News and New York Post
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Marcus Stroman's best start as a Cub ‘by far’ goes to waste as the right-hander closes out an impressive month — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 31 — White Sox third baseman Jake Burger (30) is doused with water by teammate Gavin Sheets (32) after hitting the game-winning RBI single …
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Tim Anderson leaves the White Sox's 5-4, 12-inning win over the Cubs with a strained right groin — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 31 — White Sox third baseman Jake Burger (30) is doused with water by teammate Gavin Sheets (32) after hitting the game-winning RBI single in the 12th inning …
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Orange County Register
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Chicago White Sox SS Tim Anderson helped off field after groin injury, headed to injured list
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Yardbarker and Call to the Pen
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs put Wade Miley on the injured list with a left shoulder strain after just 3 starts
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's Erik Spoelstra addresses Lowry conditioning, Herro drop-off, Oladipo future, keeping it together — MIAMI — Two days after his team was eliminated from the NBA playoffs by the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was back at FTX Arena …
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
The great moment that wasn't — Jimmy Butler's final shot goes in our Hall of Misses — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 24 — Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler drives the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first half of Game 7 of his Eastern Conference final playoff game at FTX Arena on Sunday, May 29, 2022 in Miami.
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat come up short at finish, season ends with 100-96 Game 7 loss to Celtics — MIAMI — And with Game 106 - through the preseason, regular season, postseason - it's over. — The Miami Heat's wild ride through COVID absences, injuries and playoff challenges ultimately came to an end …
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CelticsBlog, New York Post, The Boston Globe, Sports Illustrated, Hot Hot Hoops and Boston.com
ESPN:
Joe Girardi not worried about job security despite Philadelphia Phillies' growing NL East standings deficit — Phillies manager Joe Girardi says he is not worried about his job security amid a losing stretch that has dropped Philadelphia 10½ games behind the New York Mets in the National League East.
Associated Press:
Kody Clemens, 26-year-old son of Roger Clemens, gets call to join Detroit Tigers, and dad ‘loved it’ — DETROIT — Kody Clemens, the 26-year-old son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, was brought up by the Detroit Tigers on Monday for a possible major league debut.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
When it comes to the Red Sox bullpen, it's clear they're operating with no set roles — Pop quiz: If the Red Sox have a narrow lead in the eighth inning, who are Alex Cora's go-to relief options out for the last six outs? — The potential answers became even less certain shortly …
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NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News … and Boston.com
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
J.A. Happ Retires — Veteran lefty J.A. Happ has retired after spending parts of 15 seasons in the Major Leagues. The 39-year-old discussed his career, his journey to pro ball and his decision to step away from the game in an appearance on the Heart Strong Podcast with Jessica Lindberg.
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Phillies Nation and New Jersey Online
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge focused on standings after losing to Rays: 'We're in first place, that's the only thing I'm going to look at' — ST PETERSBURG, Fla. — Aaron Judge did not want a barbecue or a picnic on Monday. With the Yankees finishing a stretch of nine games in eight days with back-to-back losses …
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Pinstripe Alley
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gerrit Cole loses focus after bad call as Yankees fall to Rays, 3-1: ‘That was a strike’
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Mercury News and New Jersey Online
