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Onslaught of doubles shows how Red Sox have stuck with approach

Edit The Providence Journal 17 May 2016
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Generations of lefthanded hitters have treated the Green Monster like a gentle tap on the shoulder, reminding them not to try too hard to pull the ball ... There's no question that a focus on hitting the ball off the Green Monster has prolonged Ortiz's career. [...]> ... ....

Smith out of Braves lineup, but ankle is fine

Edit Atlanta Journal 17 May 2016
... and this time without benefit of the designated hitter rule that enabled them to have an extra hitter in the lineup for the series at Kansas City....

Moscot progressing in Triple-A rehab

Edit MLB 17 May 2016
CLEVELAND -- Reds right-hander Jon Moscot had what appeared to be a successful rehab assignment start on Sunday for Triple-A Louisville. Moscot threw 69 pitches over five innings vs ... "He had no issues at all with his shoulder. We'll discuss it ... With the designated hitter in place, Price wanted the extra bench player, and there might be less need for an eighth reliever since the pitcher wouldn't need a pinch-hitter for more offense ... ....

Moscot progressing in Triple-A rehab (Cincinnati Reds)

Edit Public Technologies 17 May 2016
(Source. Cincinnati Reds). 'A two-run homer in the fifth was really the only damage. He said he felt good, but a little stiff getting started,' Reds manager Bryan Price said on Monday. 'He had no issues at all with his shoulder. We'll discuss it ... With the designated hitter in place, Price wanted the extra bench player, and there might be less need for an eighth reliever since the pitcher wouldn't need a pinch-hitter for more offense....

Yost scoffs at notion Morales should only hit righty

Edit MLB 17 May 2016
KANSAS CITY -- Royals manager Ned Yost laughs at the notion by some fans that switch-hitter Kendrys Morales should abandon hitting left-handed ... Yost said anyone who suggests that Morales abandon left-handed hitting should "do a little homework.". "We're 30-something games into the season," Yost said ... "Besides, he just won a game for us left-handed." ... The point of switch-hitting is to see curves and sliders coming toward the hitter ... ....

Yankees listed as No. 1 trade landing spot for Angels' Mike Trout

Edit Lehigh Valley 17 May 2016
Joe DiMaggio. Mickey Mantle. Bernie Williams. The lineage of great Yankees center fielders has spanned generations. Fleet-footed power hitters with championship pedigree seem to find their way to the Bronx sooner than later to patrol center field ... N.J. Sports Now ... The team listed at No ... The New York Yankees. 1 ... While the rest of the list is filled with the typical bevy of high-payroll franchises, seeing the Yankees at No. 1 is eye-opening....

O's lose Paredes to Blue Jays on waiver claim

Edit MLB 17 May 2016
BALTIMORE -- Despite an injury to shortstop, J.J ... Paredes, a .257/.293/.369 career hitter in parts of five Major League seasons with the Astros, Royals and Orioles, did play some outfield in winter ball ... The first-place Orioles, who have hit an eye-popping 55 homers already this season to lead the Major Leagues, didn't have any room for another designated hitter ... Brittany Ghiroli has covered the Orioles for MLB.com since 2010 ... ....

Grafton girls' tennis is having fun in fine, fast start

Edit Worcester Telegram 17 May 2016
Check out a Grafton High girls' tennis practice and chances, are you'll sense right away that the hard-working Indian hitters are having fun. Fueled by the fun factor, Grafton is also doing its share of winning, beginning this week with a 9-0 overall record.The Indians won their ninth match last Friday, nipping potent Hopedale, 3-2. Grafton senior Apoorva Indraghanty won a third singles pro-set match, edging Brittany Dupuis, 8-5 ... ....

Cubs' re-signing of Dexter Fowler continues to pay dividends

Edit Chicago Tribune 17 May 2016
Joe Maddon was happy to pardon Dexter Fowler's interruption Sunday morning. "I just wanted to say hello," Fowler said as he peeked his head through the doorway in the middle of Maddon's pregame meeting with the media. Maddon offered his leadoff hitter a seat, but Fowler sped away toward the Cubs'... ....

Rangers recall RHP Luke Jackson; option RHP Tom Wilhelmsen (Texas Rangers)

Edit Public Technologies 17 May 2016
(Source. Texas Rangers) ... You just do what you can in between to stay sharp because you never know that game whether it's only going to be you go out for a hitter or you just go as long as you can.'....

Healing Gibson, Escobar closer to returning (Minnesota Twins)

Edit Public Technologies 17 May 2016
(Source. Minnesota Twins). 'It went well. He threw 45 pitches,' manager Paul Molitor said on Monday. 'He's scheduled to face hitters at home on Thursday, and then we can talk about him going out and pitching a ballgame, if all goes well.' ... Meanwhile, shortstop Eduardo Escobar (strained groin) has been running ... He's anxious to play ... (noodl. 33585538) ....

Q&A;: Baker thrilled by DC introduction

Edit MLB 17 May 2016
The Nationals entered Monday's off-day in first place, a game ahead of the Phillies. Having one of the best pitching staffs in the Major Leagues is one of the reasons manager Dusty Baker is enjoying his first season in Washington ... MLB.com. You have been back in Major League baseball since November ... Dusty Baker ... I have good pitching, some good hitters and a combination of youth and veterans with experience ... No, I'm not worried about him ... ....

Archer 'admires' Stroman, city of Toronto

Edit MLB 17 May 2016
TORONTO -- Chris Archer had nice things to say about Marcus Stroman, the Blue Jays pitcher he'll oppose Tuesday night, as well as Toronto, a city he loves. Stroman was not with the Blue Jays on Sunday, as he took time off to attend graduation ceremonies at Duke University, where he finished the required work to earn a sociology degree ... "I admire that very highly." ... "He has to face our hitters," Archer said ... ... It's nice ... ....
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