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Bob Klapisch / NorthJersey.com:
Mets' Terry Collins losing grip on manager's job — The countdown on Terry Collins began on the first day of pitchers and catchers and nothing so far has made it any easier to believe he'll be back with the Mets in 2014. Of course, Collins has handled his lame-duck status with grace and maturity …
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Metsblog, NY Daily News, New York Times, HardballTalk, New Jersey Online and ESPN
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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Final Score: Marlins 2 Mets 1
Final Score: Marlins 2 Mets 1
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Fish Stripes and Amazin' Avenue
Scott Cacciola / New York Times:
After 15-Inning Game, Mets Give Catcher John Buck a Rest
After 15-Inning Game, Mets Give Catcher John Buck a Rest
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Amazin' Avenue
ESPN:
Owner: Wrigley exit a Cubs option without deal — CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said Wednesday that without new signage in the outfield at Wrigley Field the team will consider leaving the historic ballpark. — It's believed to be the first time Ricketts has publicly floated …
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CSN Chicago:
Proposed Cubs' Wrigley restoration plan — The long awaited plan to restore Wrigley Field is finally being made public with Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts expected to unveil the proposed improvements Wednesday during a morning speech at the City Club of Chicago who is holding an event at Maggiano's in Chicago.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and HardballTalk
Tyler Emerick / MLB.com:
Recovering Gregorius cleared for baseball activities — PHOENIX — Four days after being hit in the helmet with a 93-mph fastball, D-backs shortstop Didi Gregorius cleared all concussion tests Tuesday and resumed normal baseball activities. — “He'll take ground balls …
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HardballTalk and MLB Rumors
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Aramis tests injured knee, hopes to return Friday — MILWAUKEE — Aramis Ramirez is aiming for a Friday return to the Brewers' starting lineup after another good day of testing his improving left knee on the basepaths. — “Everything is going as expected,” Ramirez said.
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MLB Daily Dish, CBSSports.com and HardballTalk
Tom D'Angelo / Fish Tank blog:
Marlins outfielder Marcell Ozuna more relaxed after getting first game, hit out of the way — The ball that Marcell Ozuna hit off Mets starter Jeremy Hefner in the fifth inning Tuesday for his first big league hit has been signed by all of his teammates and will be put in a case in his home.
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Minor League Ball
focustaiwan.tw:
Chien-Ming Wang gets 2nd win for Yankees' Triple-A affiliate — New York, April 30 (CNA) Taiwanese pitcher Chien-Ming Wang put in a strong performance Tuesday, allowing only one run in his season-high seven innings to help the New York Yankees' minor league team to a 3-1 victory.
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MLB Rumors and River Avenue Blues
Associated Press:
Quentin Drives in 3 Runs as Padres Beat Cubs 13-7 — CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Quentin homered and drove in three runs and the San Diego Padres battered Cubs starter Edwin Jackson in a 13-7 win over Chicago on Tuesday night. — Edinson Volquez (2-3) was good enough to beat the Cubs for the fifth …
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Gaslamp Ball and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Danny Wild / MiLB News Index:
Problem solved: Wheeler adjusts, wins — Mets prospect reviews video, makes mechanical adjustment — Zack Wheeler may have looked like a dominant ace on Tuesday, but pitching remains a learning process for the Mets' top Minor League arm. — Wheeler had struggled with his command …
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Metsblog and Baseball America
Associated Press:
Yoenis Cespedes, Athletics send Angels to worst start in franchise history — OAKLAND, Calif. — Yoenis Cespedes drove in four runs, Seth Smith knocked in three with a bases-loaded double and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-6 on Tuesday.
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Athletics Nation and ESPN.com
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies fall 6-2 to Dodgers despite Carlos Gonzalez's fifth home run — LOS ANGELES — When Hyun-Jin Ryu arrived in Glendale, Ariz., for spring training, he made a big impression. He was too large, panting and unable to finish fitness drills. Then again, the Dodgers didn't sign …
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Purple Row
Associated Press:
Shields Leads Royals to 8-2 Win Over Rays — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — James Shields made a stellar first start against his former team, and Mike Moustakas hit a two-run homer to spur the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
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Royals Review and DRaysBay