PHOENIX — The Detroit Tigers will attempt to complete a sweep of their first interleague series of the season Wednesday when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the finale of a two-game set.
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Red Sox aim to halt Brewers' first-inning production (May 10, 2017)
MILWAUKEE — Kyle Kendrick will need to be sharp from the outset Wednesday when takes the mound for the Boston Red Sox in the second game of a three-game interleague series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.
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Royals, Rays hope for distance from starting pitchers (May 10, 2017)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A 12-inning game proved chaotic for the pitching staffs of the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.
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Cards aim to sweep reeling Marlins (May 10, 2017)
MIAMI — The St. Louis Cardinals will go for a sweep of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.
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Barnes doubles in Stripling in 10th, Dodgers beat Pirates (May 09, 2017)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Austin Barnes hit a pinch-double with one out in the 10th inning, scoring pinch-running pitcher Ross Stripilng to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Tuesday night.
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Milone makes Mets debut in series finale vs. Giants (May 10, 2017)
NEW YORK — Tommy Milone is probably one of many Americans returning to work Wednesday after a vacation. He likely will be the only one headed to a major league mound, though.
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Ruiz back in Philadelphia with Mariners (May 10, 2017)
PHILADELPHIA — The main highlight for the home crowd Wednesday afternoon is likely to be former Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz getting the start behind the plate for the Seattle Mariners in his return to Philadelphia.
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Escobar hits 3-run homer, drives in 4 as Angels top A's 7-3 (May 09, 2017)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels cleared the fences and provided manager Mike Scioscia with some encouraging signs for an offense that has been far from consistent.
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Upton, McCann hit HRs; Tigers beat D-backs 7-3 (May 09, 2017)
PHOENIX (AP) Justin Upton and James McCann homered, Mikie Mahtook singled in two runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3 on Tuesday night to open a two-game series.
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Astros look to keep Freeman's bat quiet (May 10, 2017)
HOUSTON — Before Houston’s two-game interleague series against Atlanta began, Astros manager A.J. Hinch focused his attention on Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, and rightfully so.
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Several Dogs Attend White Sox Game
Carlos Ruiz gets standing ovations, video tribute in emotional return to Philadelphia
The former Phillies’ fan favorite got a nice reception from fans at Citizens Bank Park.
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Thames hits 13th HR, Brewers outslug Red Sox in 11-7 win (May 09, 2017)
MILWAUKEE (AP) Eric Thames hit his 13th homer of the year in a five-run first inning, Keon Broxton drove in four runs and finished a double short of the cycle, and the Milwaukee Brewers outslugged the Boston Red Sox 11-7 on Tuesday night.
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Santiago beats former team, Twins top White Sox 7-2 (May 09, 2017)
CHICAGO (AP) Hector Santiago beat his former team once again, Byron Buxton tied his career high with three hits and the Minnesota Twins rolled over the Chicago White Sox 7-2 on Tuesday night.
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Padres, Rangers shift series to Texas (May 10, 2017)
The Texas Rangers see a familiar foe when they open an eight-game homestand Wednesday: the San Diego Padres.
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Who Is This Hawks Minority Owner With Insane Business Advice?
After a group led by former NBA players Junior Bridgeman and Grant Hill dropped out of the running to buy the Atlanta Hawks in 2015, investment fund manager Antony Ressler led a consortium of investors and purchased the team two weeks later. Hill managed to join Ressler’s group, as did Spanx founder Sarah Blakely, her…
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LEADING OFF: Mattingly on ejection streak, K-Rod loses job
A look at what’s happening all around the majors Wednesday:
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Angels still hope to keep Mike Trout off disabled list
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels are still hopeful of avoiding a disabled list stint for injured slugger Mike Trout.
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Page Six: Matt Harvey Missed Game Because He Was Sad About Adriana Lima Going Out With Julian Edelman
Here’s a dumb, fun rumor from the New York Post’s Page Six: Moping Mets star pitcher Matt Harvey was out partying until 4 a.m. last Friday before he failed to show up for Saturday’s game because he was distraught after seeing photos of Adriana Lima out on the town with Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman.
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Orioles closer Britton hopes to be back sooner than later
BALTIMORE (AP) Orioles closer Zach Britton is preparing for a much longer stay on the disabled list this time after returning too quickly from a forearm injury.
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Justin Wilson replaces Rodriguez as Tigers closer
PHOENIX (AP) Detroit manager Brad Ausmus says Justin Wilson will replace Francisco Rodriguez as the Tigers’ closer.
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Marlins manager Mattingly ejected for second game in a row
MIAMI (AP) Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly has been ejected from a game against the Cardinals for the second night in a row.
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Phillies acquire RHP Fien from Mariners
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Phillies acquired reliever Casey Fien from the Seattle Mariners for cash.
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Rockies Serve Cheap Swill To Appease Cubs Fans
Whenever the Cubs travel to Denver to play the Rockies, the stadium is full of Cubs fans. This is just a part of life—Cubs fans are everywhere at all times, and especially in Colorado, where fans were forced to turn to WGN for shitty Cubs baseball in the days before they had their own team—and nothing worth getting…
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Reynolds, Rockies rough up Cubs 10-4 in doubleheader opener (May 09, 2017)
DENVER (AP) Ryan Hanigan hit a two-out, bases-clearing single as part of a six-run third inning, Mark Reynolds homered for a fourth straight game and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 10-4 on Tuesday in a day-night doubleheader opener.
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Matt Harvey Admits He Was Out After Curfew, Apologizes To Everyone
The Mets held a press conference for Matt Harvey this afternoon, during which Harvey looked humiliated while apologizing to the organization and the fans he let down by not showing up to Citi Field on Saturday night.
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MLB upholds 1-game suspension for Twins Miguel Sano
CHICAGO (AP) Major League Baseball has upheld a one-game suspension of Minnesota third baseman Miguel Sano for his role in a scrap with Detroit last month.
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Mark Trumbo Cranks A Homer Off A Shoulder-High Pitch
Orioles right fielder and 2016 home run champ Mark Trumbo has had a slow start this season, but he’s still big and strong, which is why he can do this to a 91-mph Gio Gonzalez pitch up around his collarbone:
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Lorenzo Cain Circled The Bases On A Single To Center
Lorenzo Cain came up in the top of the third last night with a man on second base. He singled to center, and Alcides Escobar scored. But thanks to his speed and a misplay by Kevin Kiermaier, he ended up circling the bases on his single up the middle.
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Does Ryan Howard's Triple-A release signal the end for the former MVP?
The Braves cut ties with the struggling Ryan Howard
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