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Christian Red / NY Daily News:
MLB to fine Red Sox manager John Farrell for instant replay remarks  —  MLB executive VP of baseball operations Joe Torre announced the fine against Farrell, who said 'it's hard to have any faith' in instant replay after two decisions went against the Red Sox during their weekend series vs. the Yankees.
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Dustin Pedroia gets cortisone shot  —  CHICAGO — Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia said Tuesday he was given a cortisone shot to stem the inflammation in his left wrist, in an area close to where he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb a year ago.
Discussion: NESN.com, Associated Press and ESPN.com
Associated Press:
Mets beat D-backs 7-3 in series opener  —  PHOENIX — Zack Wheeler pitched effectively, New York's hitters lashed balls all over Chase Field and the Mets walked away with a much-needed win.  —  What's concerning is what it may cost them down the road.  —  New York opened a three-game series …
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Curtis Granderson, Juan Lagares hurt  —  PHOENIX — The New York Mets went from an impending outfield surplus to an outfield shortage in the span of a few innings.  —  Curtis Granderson and Juan Lagares departed Monday's 7-3 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks in consecutive innings with injuries.
Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Mets OFs Granderson, Lagares both injured
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Metsblog:
Granderson, Lagares both leave game with injury
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Kershaw's velocity up in bullpen session  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw threw a bullpen session Tuesday and showed his best velocity since being injured.  —  “We're getting close, it feels like,” Kershaw said.  “I'm sure they [management] have a timetable in mind that they don't want to tell me.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
As MLB honors Jackie Robinson, can it reverse a trend?  —  Just when we want to believe that times are changing, and prejudice is waning, along comes a ferocious reminder like a Manny Pacquiao punch to the jaw.  —  Sheer racism, exposed in vile letters directed to Hall of Fame great Hank Aaron …
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Padres' offer to Headley was for three years, not close  —  On the day after the Padres signed key infielder Jedd Gyorko to a $35 million, fve-year extension, it's becoming a little more clear just how far apart they were in talks with Chase Headley, yet another key infielder.
Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Marcus Walden, Outright Jeremy Jeffress  —  The Blue Jays have issued a press release to announce a series of roster moves: Right-hander Marcus Walden has been designated for assignment in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for Munenori Kawasaki, who has been promoted …
Discussion: Twinkie Town and Bluebird Banter
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs hire former OF McDonald  —  Chicago Tribune columnist Steve Rosenbloom talks about the struggles of Cubs pitchers Jose Veras and Edwin Jackson.  —  NEW YORK — The Chicago Cubs named former outfielder Darnell McDonald as a baseball operations assistant.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Matt Moore to have surgery, out for season  —  BALTIMORE — Rays All-Star pitcher Matt Moore has decided to have surgery on his left elbow next week and will be sidelined for about a year.  —  Moore told the Tampa Bay Times after Monday's 7-1 loss to the Orioles of his decision …
Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Mets to watch Joel Hanrahan throw during closer's upcoming showcase  —  In desperate need of bullpen relief, the Mets are one of the teams that will reportedly attend Hanrahan's showcase on Thursday.  Hanrahan underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2013.  —  PHOENIX — The Mets …
Discussion: Metsblog
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Red-Hot Brewers Win by Swinging Freely, Always  —  MILWAUKEE — No team in the major leagues swings as aggressively as the Milwaukee Brewers.  No team in the major leagues has as many victories, either.  The Brewers believe these facts are related.  —  “It has to be, like …
Discussion: Disciples of Uecker
Sports Xchange / Chicago Tribune:
Pirates, Reds hit 10 HRs before game suspended … Sports Xchange  —  CINCINNATI — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds combined for 10 home runs during a wild six innings on Monday night before steady rain resulted in a suspension with the score tied 7-7 at wet, windy Great American Ball Park.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Chapman ‘outstanding’ in return to mound
Discussion: HardballTalk
 
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