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ESPN.com:
Randolph still manager after talk with Mets brass — His controversial comments got him in trouble, but Willie Randolph must have said the right thing to keep his job on Monday. — A marathon meeting with New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya, principal owner Fred Wilpon …
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
News: Willie Randolph is Manager of the Mets — During a press conference at Shea Stadium this afternoon, Mets GM Omar Minaya told reporters, “Willie Randolph is our manager. There is no limbo. He's the manager...and I hope he is our manager for many years to come.”
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Embattled McLaren, Randolph, Yost fight on — They read the rampant speculation they'll soon be fired, hear the talk shows calling for their heads and see the concern on the faces of friends and family. — Baseball managers John McLaren of the Seattle Mariners, Willie Randolph …
Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Quote: Delgado, Wright, Wagner and Beltran — David Wright, regarding today's drama involving Willie Randolph, while talking to reporters before today's game: … Billy Wagner, on the same subject, also before game: … Carlos Delgado, on the current state of the team, talking to reporters prior to tonight's game:
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Randolph to remain manager of Mets — Job security not an issue in skipper's meeting with ownership — NEW YORK — In the end, there was none at all. All the questions and speculation about the job status of Willie Randolph morphed into status quo. The Mets didn't change managers …
Associated Press:
Ex-big leaguer Geremi Gonzalez killed by lightning — CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A government official in Venezuela says former major league pitcher Geremi Gonzalez is dead after being hit by lightning in the South American country. — Emergency management official Herman Bracho …
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Posada returns to field … CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Yankees catcher Jorge Posada caught five innings and went 0-for-5 with a walk in his first extended spring training game on Monday. — The five-time All-Star has been sidelined since April 27 due to a sore throwing shoulder.
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Kazmir leads Rays over Rangers 7-3 — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)—Scott Kazmir won his fourth straight start, striking out 10 in seven innings to lead the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays over the Texas Rangers 7-3 Monday night. — Eric Hinske hit a three-run homer for the Rays …
MLB.com:
Reds expected to promote top Triple-A prospect Jay Bruce — Tomorrow the Reds are expected to promote from Triple-A Louisville top prospect OF Jay Bruce. — A corresponding roster move will be announced prior to tomorrow's 7:10 p.m. game against the Pirates.
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Angels, and Garret Anderson, will take this one — Left fielder walks on four pitches with the bases loaded in the 12th, forcing in the only run in the Angels' first extra-inning game this season. — All the strategy in the world means nothing without execution. Garret Anderson took four pitches, and the Angels won.
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankee bats go cold as bullpen implodes to snap win streak at five — BALTIMORE - It was a Memorial Day to forget for the Yankees. — Just five days after beating up Orioles starter Garrett Olson to start their season-high five-game winning streak, the Bombers were shut down by the very same lefthander …
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers lose patience in loss to Cubs — Manager Joe Torre says it is the players' inexperience, and not effort, that costs them the game, as they get overly aggressive at plate. Solid start by Billingsley is squandered. — CHICAGO — Dodgers Manager Joe Torre said he couldn't fault his players.
Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Sox end seven-game road drought — The Red Sox ended their seven-game road losing streak with a 5-3 win over the Mariners at Safeco Field. — The Sox put up four runs in the eighth against starter Felix Hernandez, who had been virtually unhittable over seven innings.
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Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
Utley, Phillies pound Rockies 20-5 — PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Chase Utley drove in a career-best six runs, Jamie Moyer had a season-high seven strikeouts and the Philadelphia Phillies scored their most runs in nearly a decade, a 20-5 rout over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
