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GAMETRACKER: Mets at Cubs

New York Post — Dillon Gee has not yet found his rhythm this season and he'll try to yet again Sunday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will send Travis Wood to the mound to oppose him. The Mets are looking to take this series after falling Saturday...

New York Mets 15 hours ago

Castro's potential still not quite fulfilled

Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- Starlin Castro is undoubtedly one of the most talented players on the Chicago Cubs. But he is one of the more criticized players on the team as well. The young shortstop has six errors and is putting up a .279/.310/.397 line on the season. While those numbers are a little disappointing (although errors can be a very misleading statistic in regards to defensive evaluation), people often forget that Castro is 23, more than seven months younger than teammate Anthony Rizzo.

Chicago Cubs 15 hours ago

Start off with the starters

Inside the Cubs | Chicago Sun-Times — The San Francisco Giants have won two of the last three World Series on the strength of dominating pitching--the baseball component every manager wants most. Starting pitching is the best component now for the Cubs, who still must improve...

Chicago Cubs 15 hours ago

Tyler Cloyd to start Tuesday

The Phillies Zone | Philadelphia Inquirer — Tyler Cloyd left enough of an impression to earn another start for the Phillies. He will start Tuesday in Miami, when the Phillies need a fifth starter for the first time in 10 days.

Philadelphia Phillies 16 hours ago

Game 44: Michael Young moves to first base

The Phillies Zone | Philadelphia Inquirer — Michael Young has started 76 career games at first base, but none as a member of the Phillies. He will do that in Sunday's finale against Cincinnati as the Phillies attempt to win a series.

Philadelphia Phillies 16 hours ago

Marlins on short end of last two rare 1-0 losses

South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Saturday marked the second time ever the Marlins lost 1-0 on a first-pitch, leadoff homer.MIAMI It's happened twice in major league baseball since 1988, and the Marlins were on the losing end both times.

Miami Marlins 16 hours ago

Updates: Reds at Phillies

Cincinnati Enquirer — Homer Bailey takes the mound for the Reds this afternoon in Philadelphia. Get updates from John Fay and others during the 1:35 p.m. game with our live look-in module.

Cincinnati Reds 17 hours ago

Live updates: Reds at Phillies

Reds Insider | Cincinnati Enquirer — Homer Bailey takes the mound for the Reds this afternoon in Philadelphia. Cesar Izturis has been inserted into the lineup after Zack Cozart was scratched because of illness. Get updates from John Fay and others during the 1:35 p.m. game with our live look-in module. Updates: Reds vs. Philies

Cincinnati Reds 18 hours ago

Arizona Diamondbacks (25-18) at Miami Marlins (11-32), 1:10 p.m. (ET)

Miami Herald — Wade Miley hopes his past success against the Miami Marlins will help him forget about his worst start of the season thus far when he leads Arizona against them to close a three-game series.

Miami Marlins 19 hours ago

Revere looking to get back on track

Courier-Post — Two hours before Saturday's game, Ben Revere and John Mayberry Jr. played catch as the position players warmed up. Usually cheery, Revere seemed more solemn as he prepared for the afternoon game against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

Philadelphia Phillies 19 hours ago

TC unsure how long Murph is leading man

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — CHICAGO -- Terry Collins, who installed Daniel Murphy as the leadoff hitter for Sunday's series finale against the Chicago Cubs, is unsure if the assignment will continue. Daniel Murphy #28 2BNew York Mets 2013 STATS GM40 HR3 RBI18 R25 OBP.337 AVG.301 Murphy becomes the seventh player to be used in that spot by the Mets this season, joining Ruben Tejada (12 times), Jordany Valdespin (10), Mike Baxter (eight), Collin Cowgill (seven), Justin Turner (two) and Kirk Nieuwenhuis (one).

New York Mets 20 hours ago

Phillies announce who will start Tuesday's game

The Phillies Files | Morning Call — Thanks to some scheduled off days, the Phillies have been able to get by with just four starters recently, but come Tuesday, the team needs a fifth starter, and before Sunday's game, the final one of the homestand, they announced...

Philadelphia Phillies 20 hours ago

Sunday's Mets-Cubs lineups

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — CHICAGO -- Here are the lineups for the Mets' 2:20 p.m. ET game Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Daniel Murphy bats leadoff for the fifth time in his career. The other four instances came in 2009. Mets Daniel Murphy, 2b Justin Turner, 1b David Wright, 3b Marlon Byrd, rf Lucas Duda, lf Anthony Recker, c Ruben Tejada, ss Juan Lagares, cf Dillon Gee, rhp Cubs David DeJesus, cf Starlin Castro, ss Anthony Rizzo, 1b Ryan Sweeney, lf Nate Schierholtz ...

New York Mets 21 hours ago

Phillies pitching prospect Adam Morgan struggles

philly.com — When Phillies fifth starter John Lannan was placed on the disabled list last month with a knee injury, one of the players who was in consideration to be called up was Lehigh Valley lefthander Adam Morgan.

Philadelphia Phillies May 19, 2013

5 Minor Details

philly.com — 1Lakewood shortstop Roman Quinn, The Inquirer's No. 4 Phillies prospect, has played well recently after a difficult start. In the last seven games entering the weekend, Quinn went 11 for 27, raising his average from .196 to .237 and scoring six runs. Amon

Philadelphia Phillies May 19, 2013

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National League Photos

  • Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers The Associated Press
    Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) bunts a single to load the bases in the eight inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
  • Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers The Associated Press
    Fans take cover as a rain delay is called in the sixth inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
  • Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier (16) strikes out to end the game in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
  • Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers The Associated Press
    Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
  • Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers The Associated Press
    Atlanta Braves left fielder Justin Upton (8) dives but misses a hit to the outfield in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
  • Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers The Associated Press
    Atlanta Braves catcher Gerald Laird (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring to go ahead 5-2 in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
  • Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Matt Magill throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
  • Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers The Associated Press
    Atlanta Braves catcher Gerald Laird (11) celebrates the victory with teammate relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) after a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
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