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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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MLB Rumors, 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 …
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Associated Press
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.
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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.
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MLB Daily Dish, CBSSports.com and HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Buchholz Wins Again as Red Sox Rout Blue Jays 10-1 — TORONTO (AP) — Clay Buchholz pitched seven shutout innings to earn his major league-leading sixth win, Mike Napoli hit two of Boston's five home runs and the Red Sox routed the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 on Wednesday night.
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Surviving Grady
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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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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
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Sale comes through; Floyd worries mount — Sox down Rangers 5-2 as it appears injury to starter might be more serious than thought — White Sox beat the Rangers on Wednesday. — ARLINGTON, Texas — With the probability Gavin Floyd could be out longer than he was in each …
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South Side Sox
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.
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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 …
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MLB Daily Dish
Nick Hurm / Cincinnati Reds:
Jay Bruce voices frustration on Twitter — After the Reds' 2-1 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday night, Reds right fielder Jay Bruce voiced his frustration at negative comments he's received on Twitter. — Bruce suggested “talking to a life coach” to all the people putting him down and hopes …
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Chris Sabo's Goggles and Red Hot Mama
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.
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Amazin' Avenue
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