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Darren Rovell / ESPN:
Robinson Cano to hire Jay-Z — Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded by Shawn Carter, also known as Jay-Z, will announce on Tuesday that it is getting into the sports representation business through a partnership with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). — The company, which will be known …
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Robinson Cano, Boras to split — New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, who is in line to become the most sought-after free agent next fall, has decided to change agents and walk away from Scott Boras, according to sources. — It remains to be seen whether this alters the trajectory …
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MLB Rumors, HardballTalk and River Avenue Blues
Dan Shaughnessy / The Boston Globe:
Jackie Bradley's Red Sox debut was a show-stopper — NEW YORK — First walk. First hustle on the basepaths. First strikeout. First run. First RBI. First “tremendous” catch. — How long before Dr. Charles Steinberg produces “The Ballad of Jackie Bradley Jr.?”
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Fox Sports:
Let the youngsters play — NEW YORK — I'm rooting for Red Sox left fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to get off to a hot start, just like I'm rooting for Marlins right-hander Jose Fernandez and Twins center fielder Aaron Hicks to do the same. — All three are rookies, and all three could …
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Boston Globe and MLB Rumors
Amanda Comak / Washington Times:
Nationals notes: Ian Desmond focused on winning, not new contract — Not much has changed for Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond when it comes to a possible contract extension. The team is still open to discussing one with Desmond, and Desmond is still open to considering it.
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MLB Rumors and HardballTalk
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T.R. Sullivan / Postcards From Elysian Fields:
Andrus signs through 2018...rest up in the air
Andrus signs through 2018...rest up in the air
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Viva El Birdos, MLB Daily Dish, Texas Rangers Blog, HardballTalk, Lone Star Ball, MLB.com and MLB Rumors
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Report: Rangers, Elvis Andrus agree to long-term extension
Report: Rangers, Elvis Andrus agree to long-term extension
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Hit and Run, CBSSports.com and Lone Star Ball
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Ludwick exits with dislocated right shoulder — CINCINNATI — The Reds' regular season already suffered its first casualty during Monday afternoon's season opener vs. the Angels as left fielder Ryan Ludwick exited with a dislocated right shoulder. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the extent of the injury.
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Jane Lee / MLB.com:
Felix gives Jaso timely gift for catching perfect game — John Jaso shows off his new Rolex watch, a thank-you gift from Mariners ace Felix Hernandez. (Janie McCauley/AP) — OAKLAND — No matter how A's catcher John Jaso fared at the plate against Felix Hernandez on Monday night …
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U.S.S. Mariner and HardballTalk
Graham Womack / Hardball Times:
How Hall of Famers rank for salary in 2012 dollars — When Babe Ruth signed for $80,000 prior to the 1930 baseball season, as the apocryphal story goes, someone admonished him that he was making more than President Herbert Hoover. “I know,” the Bambino is said to have replied, “But I had a better year than Hoover.”
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HardballTalk
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Hahn rejects Danks health issue — John Danks said he will return to Arizona to continue his rehabilitation from left shoulder surgery and pitch in a minor league game Thursday. — That should be perceived as a sign that Danks hasn't suffered a setback in his recovery …
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South Side Sox
Associated Press:
Clayton Kershaw homers, tosses shutout to lead Dodgers past Giants — LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw launched his first career home run to break a scoreless tie in the eighth inning, then finished off a four-hitter Monday that led the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Francisco Giants 4-0 on opening day.
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Associated Press:
Braves Hit 3 Homers Off Hamels, Beat Phillies 7-5 — ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman drove in three runs with three hits, including the first of three Atlanta home runs Monday night, and the Braves beat Cole Hamels and the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 on opening day.
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Talking Chop
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Colorado Rockies' bullpen meltdown dooms opening day loss to Brewers — MILWAUKEE — Time begins on opening day. And it also stops hearts. In a fascinating afternoon, the Rockies featured hints of redemption and a chilling failure of execution by the bullpen in a 5-4 walkoff, 10th-inning loss to the Brewers at Miller Park.
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Purple Row, baseballmusings.com and Brew Crew Ball
Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Final Score: Mets 11 Padres 2 — The Mets (1-0) beat the Padres (0-1) by the score of 11-2 this afternoon in Citi Field. — The Least You Should Know: … To get a full recap and complete boxscore, go here on SNY.TV. — Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog.com: — Wow, I mean, you can't ask for a better Opening Day game to watch.
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Amazin' Avenue and Gaslamp Ball
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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
25-man roster set, Santana, Marcum, Mejia and Francisco on 15-day DL
25-man roster set, Santana, Marcum, Mejia and Francisco on 15-day DL
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Amazin' Avenue