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6:50 PM ET, May 1, 2013

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Associated Press:
Marte's HR Keys 4-Run 8th as Pirates Beat Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Starling Marte hit a tying two-run homer in the eighth inning and Brandon Inge had a go-ahead RBI single to rally Pittsburgh to a 6-4 victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday, snapping the Pirates' nine-game losing streak against the Brewers.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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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.
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.
Discussion: HardballTalk and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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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 …
Discussion: Associated Press
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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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Final Score: Marlins 2 Mets 1
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and Fish Stripes
Scott Cacciola / New York Times:
After 15-Inning Game, Mets Give Catcher John Buck a Rest
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
MLB.com:
Lilly to rest after receiving injection in rib cage  —  LOS ANGELES — Ted Lilly is not returning to the disabled list just yet.  —  Lilly received an injection in his right rib cage on Tuesday after experiencing discomfort during his start on Monday against the Rockies.
Discussion: True Blue LA
Associated Press:
A's place Crisp, Anderson on disabled list  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Athletics outfielder Coco Crisp and left-hander Brett Anderson have been put on the 15-day disabled list.  —  Oakland selected the contract of catcher Luke Montz from Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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 …
Discussion: Metsblog and Baseball America
Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Final Score: Mets 7 Marlins 6  —  The Least You Should Know...  Dillon Gee allowed three first inning runs, but only allowed one more over his final four innings.  —  Jordany Valdespin hit a pinch hit, go-ahead three-run home run as part of a five run sixth inning.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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.
Discussion: 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.
Discussion: MLB Rumors and River Avenue Blues
Associated Press:
Encarnacion Homers Twice as Blue Jays Beat Red Sox  —  TORONTO (AP) — After his Blue Jays finished off a disappointing April with a much-needed win, manager John Gibbons summed up his sentiments with a single word.  —  “Phew,” Gibbons said as he took the podium for his postgame news conference.
Discussion: Boston Globe and Over the Monster
 
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