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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
New York Mets' Daniel Murphy concedes rookie Ike Davis ‘probably is the better option’ at first base — Ike Davis' cheerleaders include the player likely to be dislodged from first base by Monday's promotion of the highly regarded prospect. — Daniel Murphy, who had been anointed the Opening …
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Post Game: Mets 4, Cubs 0 — The Mets (6-8) defeated the Cubs (5-9) by the score of 4-0 tonight at Citi Field. — For a full recap and box score, check out SNY.tv here. — The Least You Should Know: — Mike Pelfrey extended his scoreless streak to 19 consecutive innings, with seven innings of three hit ball tonight.
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NY Daily News:
With Ike Davis and Jenrry Mejia up with New York Mets, Jerry …
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Source: Cameron headed to DL — BOSTON — Boston Red Sox center fielder Mike Cameron has been diagnosed with an abdominal tear, described by a team source as a type of sports hernia. Judging by the experience of other players who have had similar injuries, it could require surgery …
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Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
Cameron to DL — Mike Cameron, who was scratched from yesterday's lineup and sent to Massachusetts General Hospital, has been diagnosed with an abdominal tear near the attachment site of the abdominal muscle and the pelvis, according to a team source. The injury is a type of sports hernia …
Sean McAdam / Comcast SportsNet:
Cameron headed to DL with abdomimal pull — BOSTON — Outfielder Mike Cameron, who battled kidney stones last week, will be placed on the disabled list Tuesday because of an abdominal strain. — Cameron was scratched from the Red Sox lineup Monday morning after complaining of discomfort similar …
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Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
MLB suspends Reds' Volquez 50 games … Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez has failed a test for performance-enhancing drugs and will be suspended for 50 games, SI.com has learned. — Volquez, 26, says he failed the test during spring training. Major League Baseball confirmed …
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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Joel Pineiro more than just a pitcher — The Angels' ace worked all sides of the plate — and the infield — on Monday — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Joel Pineiro grew up in Latin America, but he wasn't much of a soccer player. — “Never,” he said. “I'm not a big soccer fan.” — Nor did he play any hockey goalie.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Brian Fuentes to return to closer's role with Angels
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Joe Cowley / Associated Press:
Pierzynski talks about future with White Sox — That didn't take long. — After returning from a 2-5 road trip, and doing so with a 2-for-19 showing at the plate, A.J. Pierzynski was already hearing — and reading — that if the White Sox start throwing cargo over the side to lighten the load …
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Mark Newman / MLB.com:
It's time for fans to make their voices heard — Balloting for 2010 All-Star Game in Anaheim under way — There is nothing like Major League Baseball's All-Star Game. — It was first played at Comiskey Park in 1933, in the same century as the National League's last victory over the American League …
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Denver Post:
Colorado Rockies president found dead in Salt Lake City — Colorado Rockies president Keli McGregor was found dead in a hotel room in Salt Lake City at 9 a.m. today, according to Salt Lake City Police. — Salt Lake Det. Rick Wall said police responded to the Grand America Hotel …
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Roch Kubatko / School of Roch:
Orioles reunite with Patterson — The Orioles agreed to terms today with outfielder Corey Patterson on a minor league contract. — Patterson will report to extended spring training tomorrow. — You might remember that Patterson played for the Orioles in 2006 and 2007.
Kevin Goldstein / ESPN:
Daily Futures: Montero flashes power — Ike Davis got the hype on Monday, but Jesus Montero is a bigger deal — There really are other prospects in New York — Jesus Montero, C, New York Yankees (Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre) — Monday's stats: 2-for-4, HR (1), 2 R, RBI
Rob Biertempfel / PittsburghLIVE.com:
MLBPA head Weiner: Pirates' plan gets our approval — UNIVERSITY PARK — The Pirates' Opening Day payroll of $34.9 million is the lowest in the majors, but it did not sound alarm bells at the players' union. — Earlier this month, the Pirates sent the Major League Baseball Players Association …
