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Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Diamondbacks at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for May 19 — It's Monday, May 19, and the Diamondbacks (25-22) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (29-18). Brandon Pfaadt is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Landon Knack for Los Angeles.
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Mariners at White Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 19 — Its Monday, May 19 and the Mariners (26-19) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (14-33). — Luis Castillo is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Davis Martin for Chicago.
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Orioles at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 19 — Its Monday, May 19 and the Orioles (15-30) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (22-25). — Dean Kremer is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Quinn Priester for Milwaukee.
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Cubs at Marlins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 19 — Its Monday, May 19 and the Cubs (28-19) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (18-27). — Ben Brown is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Edward Cabrera for Miami.
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Mets at Red Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 19 — Its Monday, May 19 and the Mets (29-18) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (23-25). — Kodai Senga is slated to take the mound for New York against Hunter Dobbins for Boston.
Associated Press:
Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test — Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball's drug-testing program.
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jose Alvarado Issued 80-Game PED Suspension — Major League Baseball announced that Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado has been issued an 80-game suspension for a violation of the league's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Alvarado (who turns 30 on Wednesday) has tested positive for the PED known as exogenous Testosterone.
Associated Press:
Twins' streaks end at 13 wins, team-record 34 scoreless innings — MILWAUKEE — Jackson Chourio robbed Royce Lewis of a potential tying homer in the eighth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers ended the Minnesota Twins' 13-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory on Sunday.
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora to miss Monday's game for daughter's college graduation — BOSTON — Red Sox manager Alex Cora will miss Monday's series opener against the New York Mets at Fenway Park so he can attend his daughter's college graduation. — Cora's daughter, Camila, will be graduating from nearby Boston College.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Sibling rivalry: New Rangers coach Bret Boone faces little brother Aaron's Yankees — CHICAGO — “Where the hell did this come from?” — Ah, nothing like little brother's reaction to big brother's promotion. — The truth is that Bret Boone received virtually the same response …
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Associated Press:
Ohtani throws 50-pitch bullpen session in return from elbow surgery; Kershaw activated — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Saturday, another step in his throwing program in his return from elbow surgery. — Ohtani advanced from the 35 pitches …
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Aaron Coloma / Sports Illustrated:
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Gets Honest About Retirement Ahead of Return
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Associated Press:
Chris Taylor released by Dodgers, who owe him $13.4 million — LOS ANGELES — Chris Taylor was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday to clear a roster spot for utilityman Tommy Edman, who was activated off the injured list and was in the starting lineup for the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels.
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Associated Press:
Rangers place outfielder Evan Carter on IL with quad strain, activate Kevin Pillar — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Evan Carter on the 10-day injured list Sunday, a day after he was a late scratch with a right quadriceps injury. — Outfielder Kevin Pillar …
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Seth Lugo will miss start vs. the Cardinals with middle-finger injury — Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo will miss his upcoming start on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. — Lugo is dealing with inflammation in his right middle finger.
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
The Royals' pitching depth will be tested after a second rotation injury Friday
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