BOTTOM LINE (UPDATED 5/19)

AROUND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

*THE DIAMONBACKS ARE 3-2 THIS SEASON AGAINST THE SUDDENLY SLUMPING DODGERS: Loudes Gurriel. Gabriel Moreno and Geraldo Perdomo hit 2-run homers and the Dodgers bad defense contributed to 3 more runs in the 9-5 Monday win at Dodger Stadium ... Brandon Pfaadt allowed 3 runs in 6 innings while beating LA for the second time this season ... The Dodgers have allowed 32 runs and lost 4 consecutive games, all at home, including a weekend sweep by the Angels.

*FORMER DIAMONDBACK WILMER FLORES HAS BEEN ELITE: Over the weekend, the current Giant moved past Aaron Judge as the MLB leader in runs batted in.

*THE TWINS TURNAROUND IS SHOCKING: They entered Sunday with 13 straight wins and 33 consecutive scoreless innings.   

*THREE MANAGERS HAVE BEEN FIRED SINCE MAY 8:  The Orioles removed Brandon Hyde on Saturday. Baltimore, at that time was 15-28, with an MLB worst 5.33 team ERA, plus a MLB worst .192 batting average with runners in scoring position.  

*THE PIRATES HAVE NOT IMPROVED SINCE FIRING DEREK SHELTON: Pittsburgh has scored 4 runs or fewer in 22 consecutive games.

*RANDOM NOTES: The Rockies have lost all 15 series they have played this season ... Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, known for his glove before this season, has 38 runs batted in ... The Phillies losing Jose Alvarado for 80 games PLUS the post-season means the organization must add at least 2 bullpen arms before trade deadline.

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