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Sports Illustrated:
12-year NBA veteran Jason Collins comes out — I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay. — I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation.
Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Final Score: Marlins 4 Mets 3 — The Least You Should Know: — The Marlins were able to put together a few hits and a sac-fly against Shaun Marcum in the 15th inning to win the ballgame. At 12:43 a.m. — Mets scratched out a run in the 15th inning on a Lucas Duda double, passed ball and Ruben Tejada RBI infield single.
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Amazin' Avenue
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Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Many factors go into Collins' thinking for lineup — NEW YORK — When a team isn't hitting well, it gives the manager license to shake things up. Manager Terry Collins hasn't gone to that extreme with the Mets yet, but he might be close. Collins, in choosing his Sunday lineup …
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Amazin' Avenue and New Jersey Online
Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
The Blue Jays Are In Trouble — Before the season season started, members of our staff took a shot at prognosticating the season, despite the fact that we all know You Can't Predict Baseball. Of the 31 authors who participated, 15 of them — myself included — selected the Blue Jays …
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Bluebird Banter, Boston Globe and Athletics Nation
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Gattis could play some left when McCann returns — DETROIT — When Brian McCann returns from the disabled list, the Braves will have to determine exactly how to use him and their other two catchers — Evan Gattis and Gerald Laird. The decision will be influenced by what happens while McCann spends …
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Talking Chop and MLB Rumors
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
McCann nearing return from DL, but Gattis likely to stay in majors — DETROIT - Brian McCann could rejoin the Braves in just over a week during their next road trip, but the veteran catcher's return doesn't mean Evan Gattis will be sent down to the minor leagues.
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MLB.com, Talking Chop and HardballTalk
George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees' Youkilis to have MRI exam on back — The Yankees may have just watched six days vanish that could have counted toward putting Kevin Youkilis on the disabled list. Now they are waiting on the results of an MRI exam today on Youkilis' back to know if the corner infielder has to be shelved.
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Pinstriped Bible and River Avenue Blues
Joe Sheehan / Sports Illustrated:
One year in, Bryce Harper and Mike Trout are just getting started — Bryce Harper (left) and Mike Trout both came to the majors to stay last April 28 and are already two of the game's best. — It was one year ago today that the two most compelling careers in baseball began.
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The Strike Zone
Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
No soreness for Motte after throwing for first time — ST. LOUIS — Curiosity gave way to relief for Jason Motte on Sunday when he arrived at the ballpark feeling no unusual soreness a day after he resumed throwing for the first time in five weeks. — Motte felt good enough, in fact, that he played catch for a second straight day.
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MLB Daily Dish and HardballTalk
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Nelson designated; Arenado set to get his chance — No. 2 ranked prospect will take over for the Rockies as starter at third base — PHOENIX — The Rockies are ready to turn third base over to touted prospect Nolan Arenado. — The club designated regular third baseman Chris Nelson …
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True Blue LA, Purple Row and Denver Post
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Troy Renck / On the Rox:
Nolan Arenado heads to big leagues as Chris Nelson designated for assignment
Nolan Arenado heads to big leagues as Chris Nelson designated for assignment
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Purple Row, Baseball Prospectus, MLB Rumors and CBSSports.com
Craig Calcaterra / HardballTalk:
Jason Heyward just offered a pessimistic take on his recovery — Jason Heyward is on the 15-day disabled list following his appendectomy last week. He's eligible to return a week from today, and based on the recovery timeline of other players who have had laparoscopic appendectomies …
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MLB Daily Dish
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Gonzalez troubled by both legs after hamstring strain — LOS ANGELES — Brewers infielder Alex Gonzalez was already playing with one leg at less than 100 percent, and now he has an issue with the other. The veteran sat out Sunday's series finale at Dodger Stadium after tweaking his left hamstring the night before.
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Brew Crew Ball and Al's Ramblings
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Austin Laymance / MLB.com:
M. Ellis rests before Dodgers make DL call
M. Ellis rests before Dodgers make DL call
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True Blue LA and Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Yovani Gallardo homers, Brewers hit five total in rout — MILWAUKEE — Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo hit one of five home runs for Milwaukee, which went back-to-back twice in a 10-4 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. — Gallardo also tossed three-hit ball over seven innings …
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Bucs Dugout
Associated Press:
Astros pound Pettitte, cruise past Yankees — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Astros snap skid, pound Andy Pettitte in rout of Yankees — NEW YORK — Carlos Corporan homered among his four hits and drove in four runs, Brandon Barnes three hits and three RBIs …
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The Crawfish Boxes and ESPN