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David Lennon / Newsday:
Rotation will be altered slightly — SAN FRANCISCO - The Mets already planned to alter their rotation before yesterday's 7-5 win over the Giants, but after seeing Brian Bannister limp home in the sixth inning while running the bases, some further adjustments may be necessary.
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Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Willie's pitch: Try minors — SAN FRANCISCO - Brian Bannister (strained right hamstring) hopes he can pitch Tuesday, but the Mets will start taking a close look at Triple-A Norfolk's rotation to fill any potential void. GM Omar Minaya named Darren Oliver - who picked up yesterday's win in relief …
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Mark Hale / New York Post:
BELTRAN IS ITCHY ON BENCH — April 26, 2006 — SAN FRANCISCO - Carlos Beltran (inflamed right hamstring) said yesterday that not being able to play is "frustrating." — "Its frustrating for me right now because the MRI shows that it's nothing major. But I still feel it," the center fielder said.
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Notes: Randolph tweaks rotation — Skipper to start Trachsel instead of Zambrano in Atlanta — SAN FRANCISCO — With Steve Trachsel pitching effectively and Victor Zambrano pitching unreliably, Mets manager Willie Randolph decided Wednesday to revise the starting pitching rotation for the weekend series in Atlanta.
Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
MLB dismisses Nationals sale report — Major League Baseball denied a report on Wednesday generated by a Washington, D.C., television station that Commissioner Bud Selig had decided to sell the Washington Nationals to a group headed by Theodore and Mark Lerner.
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New Nationals Owner — 9 News has learned Major League Baseball has selected the new owners of the Washington Nationals. 9 Sports Director Brett Haber has confirmed that the Lerner Group will be named in a news conference that could come as soon as Friday.
Maury / The Baseball Journals:Report of Lerners Landing the Nats is Jumping the Gun
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Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Nats Go Quietly As Reds Sweep — 4th Straight Loss Features One Hit : Reds 5, Nationals 0 — Once upon a time, the stands along the left field line at RFK Stadium would bounce with joy, filled with fans excited about the return of baseball to Washington.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Notes: Nationals bring back Day — WASHINGTON — In need of pitching, the Nationals kept themselves busy on Wednesday afternoon. They claimed right-hander Zach Day off waivers from the Rockies, and to make room on the 40-man roster, they designated catcher Wiki Gonzalez for assignment.
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Andy Jasner / MLB.com:
Notes: Day's days over in Denver — Right-hander claimed off waivers by Nationals — PHILADELPHIA — There was speculation that Zach Day might file a grievance against the Rockies. — There's no need to speculate any further. — The right-handed pitcher was claimed off waivers …
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Lyle Spencer / MLB.com:
Piazza's rough day ends with No. 400 — Long ball in ninth inning is 379th as catcher — SAN DIEGO — One of the most miserable and painful of Mike Piazza's days as a Major League superstar changed abruptly with one classic swing Wednesday afternoon. — With two outs in the bottom of the ninth …
Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Willis for Mets' Wright? Wrong! — Marlins deny making trade proposal — CHICAGO — General Manager Larry Beinfest isn't one to comment on trade rumors. The absurdity of this one was enough to prompt him to address it. — A Newsday article this week claimed the Marlins called …
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Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Bonds hits homer No. 711 in big spot — Slugger belts pinch-hit dinger to tie game in ninth vs. Mets — SAN FRANCISCO — It was one of the seminal moments of the young season on Wednesday at AT&T Park. Power against power in the ninth inning. Billy Wagner closing for the New York Mets.
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Associated Press:
Highly-touted prospect throws bat at umpire — PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Durham Bulls outfielder Delmon Young threw a bat into the chest of the home plate umpire after being called out on strikes in the first inning of Wednesday night's game at Pawtucket. — Young took a third strike on a 1-and-2 pitch.
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Chipper shines in return, but Braves fall — Jones homers in first game off DL in loss to Brewers — MILWAUKEE — Chipper Jones returned to the Braves' lineup with a bang. But his contribution wasn't enough to overcome the two-out, sixth-inning damage that marred what was shaping to be a strong effort from Tim Hudson.
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Cordero struggles as Rangers fall — Mench homers for club-record sixth straight game — ARLINGTON — This time Francisco Cordero could offer little defense when asked if he should remain the Rangers' closer. — "It's not my decision," Cordero said, once again finding himself surrounded …
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