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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
New replay system isn't helping MLB see what we're seeing — FOX Sports — Red Sox manager John Farrell is ejected by umpire Bob Davidson on Sunday after arguing a call settled by instant replay. — I can tolerate the growing pains of expanded replay, the flaws in the challenge system …
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ESPN:
No wrist fracture for Dustin Pedroia — Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia does not have a fracture in his left wrist, a development a baseball source called “great news” on Monday afternoon. — Another source told ESPNBoston.com earlier Monday that things looked good “so far,” but that further tests were scheduled.
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Jayson Stark / ESPN.com:
La Russa: Still ‘premature’ to question replay — Tony La Russa told ESPN.com on Monday that while he respects manager John Farrell and understands his frustration over two key replay calls that went against the Boston Red Sox this weekend, it's “premature” to question the integrity of baseball's …
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Associated Press:
RECOMMEND — NEW YORK — Two weeks into the season, manager John Farrell and the Boston Red Sox have had about enough of baseball's expanded replay system. — Carlos Beltran hit a two-run homer, Ivan Nova rebounded from a rough outing and the New York Yankees beat Boston 3-2 Sunday night …
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Pinstripe Alley and ESPN
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Mike Trout impresses Terry Collins a little too much — ANAHEIM, Calif. - Before his Mets arrived in town for a three-game interleague series against the Angels, Terry Collins called himself a fan of the game. He looked forward to getting an up-close glimpse at Angels phenom Mike Trout.
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Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
Source: ‘No way’ Yankees sign Drew, Morales … NEW YORK — Even though they are in the midst of an infielder shortage, there is “no way” that the New York Yankees will sign free agents Stephen Drew or Kendrys Morales, a source familiar with the team's thinking told ESPNNewYork.com on Monday.
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Boras: Drew, Kendrys ‘damaged;’ MLB disagrees but will investigate
Boras: Drew, Kendrys ‘damaged;’ MLB disagrees but will investigate
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HardballTalk and MLB Rumors
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Chapman ‘outstanding’ in return to mound — CINCINNATI — Reds closer Aroldis Chapman has continued to make a rapid recovery in the nearly one month since he was struck in the face by a line drive during Spring Training. The latest milestone came on Monday, when Chapman pitched off of a bullpen mound for the first time.
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HardballTalk
Doug Glanville / Reuters:
I Was Racially Profiled in My Own Driveway — A retired Major League Baseball player explains how he's trying to turn an upsetting encounter with the police into an opportunity for dialogue. — It was an otherwise ordinary snow day in Hartford, Connecticut, and I was laughing as I headed outside to shovel my driveway.
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HardballTalk
Stats Llc / MLB:
RECOMMEND — The Atlanta Braves are doing their best to try to gain some early separation in the National League East with a huge block of games this month against divisional opponents. — After sweeping the popular pick to win the division, they'll look for a fourth straight victory …
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Talking Chop, ESPN and Associated Press
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Harvey squeezes in Knicks game with model on rehab day off — Oh, the drudgery of injury rehab! Mets pitcher Matt Harvey sits courtside with British model Asha Leo at the Knicks game Sunday night. — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Matt Harvey evidently prefers The Garden to the Olive Garden.
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The Big Lead, HardballTalk, New Jersey Online and ESPN
Jesse Katz / lamag.com:
Escape from Cuba: Yasiel Puig's Untold Journey to the Dodgers — The shocking saga of Major League Baseball's most controversial player — In a no-tell motel on Isla Mujeres, eight miles off the coast of Cancún, Yasiel Puig's escape had come to a halt.
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HardballTalk, True Blue LA and Lone Star Ball
MLB:
Former major leaguer Hal Smith, 82, dies — FORT SMITH, Ark. — Former major league baseball player Hal Smith of Fort Smith, Ark., has died. — Edwards Funeral Home says Smith died Saturday at age 82. A cause of death was not released. — Smith was a native of Barling who signed …
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Padres Extend Jedd Gyorko — 5:03pm: MLB.com's Corey Brock explains the reasoning behind announcing the contract as a six-year deal despite only adding five new years (Twitter link). Though Gyorko's 2014 salary remains unchanged, there is language in the deal which adds both insurance and benefits to Gyorko's 2014 contract.
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MLB Daily Dish and The Strike Zone
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
BRETT ANDERSON, ROCKIES PITCHER, OUT 4-6 WEEKS WITH BROKEN FINGER — Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Brett Anderson throws to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in San Francisco. (Marcio Jose Sanchez, The Associated Press)
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On the Rox, Gaslamp Ball, Purple Row and HardballTalk
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