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Slide safely or prioritize safety? Runners must think fast

NEW YORK (AP) If Mike Trout has ever been concerned about his safety when stealing a base, it hasn’t held him back.

Hedges, Lamet help Padres hand Cubs 5th straight loss (May 30, 2017)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Austin Hedges had a home run and four RBIs, rookie Dinelson Lamet produced another strong outing and the San Diego Padres beat the Cubs 6-2 on Tuesday night, giving Chicago its fifth straight loss.

Young Jr. staying in the moment in his role during Trout's absence

Young Jr. staying in the moment in his role during Trout’s absence

Ex-MLB pitcher Curt Schilling to raise money for Maine GOP

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling is in Maine to raise money for the Republican Party.

Sale struggles, but Marrero hits 2 HRs to lift Red Sox (May 30, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Chris Sale made a shaky return to his former home, but Deven Marrero hit two of Boston’s season-high six home runs and the Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 13-7 on Tuesday night.

Andrus drives in 5 as Texas Rangers beat Tampa Bay Rays 9-5 (May 30, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Elvis Andrus had a career-high five RBIs, including a tying three-run homer in the seventh inning, Jared Hoying hit a tiebreaking single that missed going out by about a foot and the Texas Rangers rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-5 on Tuesday night.

Utley, Forsythe lead rally as Dodgers move into first place (May 30, 2017)

ST. LOUIS (AP) Chase Utley, Logan Forsythe and Chris Taylor combined to reach base 11 times and totaled six runs, helping the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers rally past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 on Tuesday night to move into first place in the NL West.

Rays starter Andriese leaves game at Texas with groin strain

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Tampa Bay right-hander Matt Andriese has left the Rays’ game against Texas in the second inning with a mild groin strain.

Ray throws first career shutout, Diamondbacks beat Pirates (May 30, 2017)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Robbie Ray pitched a four-hitter in his first career complete game and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Bauer strikes out AL-high 14, Indians beat A's 9-4 (May 30, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) Trevor Bauer struck out an AL-best 14 in seven innings, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Oakland Athletics 9-4 on Tuesday night.

Hunter Strickland suspended 6 games, Bryce Harper 4

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) San Francisco Giants reliever Hunter Strickland has received a six-game suspension and Washington’s Bryce Harper four games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl at AT&T Park.

Bryce Harper, Hunter Strickland disciplined for Giants-Nationals brawl

Monday’s brawl results in fines, suspensions and bruises

Bryce Harper's wife won't let his brawl ruin her vacation

Bryce Harper might be stewing, but his wife couldn’t care less

Dodgers rookie Cody Bellinger is off to record-setting start – and will get better

Plus, notes on trade rumors, Cubs’ Ian Happ and more

Blue Jays' Happ comes off DL to face Reds (May 30, 2017)

TORONTO — A couple of pitchers will be making their returns Tuesday when the Toronto Blue Jays face the Cincinnati Reds.

Giants-Nats game may feature tense atmosphere (May 30, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — All eyes will be on a pair of veteran pitchers Tuesday night when both the Washington Nationals and San Francisco Giants could have a motive for retaliation following a bench-clearing brawl on Monday.

Padres, Cubs starters try to prove themselves (May 30, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — Two pitchers seeking to get their careers planted firmly in the major leagues will be on the mound Tuesday at Petco Park.

Royals catch break facing Verlander in K.C. (May 30, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have Tigers ace Justin Verlander right where they want him — not pitching in Detroit.

Braves veteran Colon returns to face Angels (May 30, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Even the most zealous Los Angeles Angels fan might pause a moment when asked if the name Bartolo Colon is familiar.

Mariners need Cruz's bat against Rockies (May 30, 2017)

DENVER — Nelson Cruz hit cleanup as usual Monday for the Seattle Mariners and very likely will do so Tuesday when they finish a two-game interleague set against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Braves beat Angels; Trout headed for surgery on thumb (May 29, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Matt Adams and Danny Santana had two-run doubles during a six-run third inning to help the Atlanta Braves overcome Albert Pujols’ 598th career homer and beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 on Monday night.

Tulowitzki hits grand slam, Jays rout Reds 17-2 (May 29, 2017)

TORONTO (AP) Troy Tulowitzki hit his fourth career grand slam, Marcus Stroman won his fifth straight decision to help the Toronto Blue Jays rout the Cincinnati Reds 17-2 on Monday night.

LEADING OFF: Discipline on deck for Harper-Strickland brawl

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Tuesday:

Rays' Ramirez 1st pitcher since '84 to start day after save

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Tampa Bay right-hander Erasmo Ramirez became the first pitcher since 1984 to start a major league game the day after recording a save, then didn’t make it out of the third inning Monday night.

Cardinals look to eliminate mistakes vs. Dodgers (May 30, 2017)

ST. LOUIS — Over the last season-plus, the St. Louis Cardinals have struggled to execute fundamentals consistently. The problem was exposed again Monday in a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, drawing the ire of longtime play-by-play announcer Mike Shannon.

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