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6:00 PM ET, April 25, 2010

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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Some Angels question Teixeira-Wilson collision at home  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Rookie catcher Bobby Wilson remained sore and was resting in the Angels training room after a largely sleepless night, according to a team spokesman.  Wilson was unavailable for comment the morning after Yankees …
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Chad Jennings / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Johnson likely out until Tuesday  —  After the game, Joe Girardi said Nick Johnson's back is a little more stiff than expected.  Girardi indicated that Johnson thought it would loosen after some time in the whirlpool but that didn't happen.  —  The Yankees now expect Johnson to miss tomorrow's game.
Amy K. Nelson / MLB:
Keli McGregor, the Colorado Rockies' president found dead, is remembered by players, friends as kind, driven, honest  —  Todd Helton bowed his head, unable at first to make eye contact.  Never known as being very expressive, the Colorado Rockies' first baseman appeared as though he was trying not to cry.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and HardballTalk
Sports Illustrated:
Lilly returns, Zambrano brings relief in Cubs' win  —  MILWAUKEE(AP) Carlos Zambrano 's return to the bullpen was OK.  Ted Lilly 's return from offseason shoulder surgery was even better.  —  Lilly threw six shutout innings in his season debut, Zambrano made his first appearance …
Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Sox must hope that the problem isn't catching  —  There is no team as woeful at throwing out runners as the Red Sox.  —  We know this is a multifaceted issue, that it's not as simple as the catcher being unable to throw anybody out, though that's part of it.
Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Red Sox get Van Every back in trade  —  The Red Sox have made a trade.  This release from the team:  —  The Boston Red Sox today acquired outfielder Jonathan Van Every from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for a player to be named later and optioned outfielder Josh Reddick to Triple-A Pawtucket.
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Padilla going on 15-day disabled list  —  Right forearm soreness has starter's status in question  —  WASHINGTON — Dodgers Opening Day starter Vicente Padilla was placed on the 15-day disabled list after Saturday's 4-3 win over the Nationals with continued right forearm soreness.
CNN:
Weird baseball contract clauses  —  (Mental Floss) — With baseball season in full swing, here's a list of some of the more creative, generous or ludicrous perks players have received.  —  1. Bobby Bonilla finally gets paid  —  Hey, New York Mets fans, think things couldn't get any worse?
AdamMcCalvy / Brew Beat:
Suppan headed to bullpen, Narveson to start  —  It took three weeks, but lefty Chris Narveson will finally get his shot as the Brewers' fifth starter, manager Ken Macha announced before Sunday's game.  —  Narveson is slated to start Wednesday's series finale against the Pirates.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and Al's Ramblings
TSN.ca:
WERTH'S NINTH-INNING HOMER GIVES PHILLIES WIN OVER D-BACKS  —  The Sports Network  —  Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Jayson Werth hit a pair of solo home runs, including the game-winning blast in the top of the ninth, as the Philadelphia Phillies edged the Arizona Diamondbacks, 3-2 …
Discussion: AZ Snakepit and The Good Phight
Todd Wills / MLB.com:
Willis a late scratch against Rangers  —  Thomas called on to make sixth Major Leauge start  —  DETROIT — Tigers left-hander Dontrelle Willis was sick on Saturday, forcing him to miss his scheduled start against the Texas Rangers in Detroit.  Left-hander Brad Thomas was tabbed to make the spot start for Willis.
Associated Press:
Pirates P Chris Jakubauskas hit in face with line drive, carted off field  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chris Jakubauskas (FSY) was hit near his right ear by Lance Berkman's (FSY) line drive in the first inning of Saturday's game in Houston and was carted off the field.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
NY Daily News:
With Jose Reyes back on the field, it's a good thing for New York Mets and fans  —  Teammate David Wright says Jose Reyes was out for most of last year, then returns and ‘he makes it look as if baseball to him is like riding a bicycle.’  —  There, on the same patch of grass in short right field …
Discussion: MetsBlog.com
 
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