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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.
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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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
D-backs, agent spar over promotion of top pitching prospect Bradley — The agent for right-hander Archie Bradley, one of the game's top pitching prospects, says his client deserves to jump into the Arizona Diamondbacks' struggling rotation. D-backs general manager Kevin Towers disagrees.
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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 …
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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 …
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
After getting paycheck, Wang makes debut — MILWAUKEE — Left-hander Wei-Chung Wang received his first Major League paycheck on Monday afternoon, and then the Brewers made him earn it. — It was a day of firsts for Wang, a 21-year-old Rule 5 Draft pick who is rated the Brewers' No. 11 prospect by MLB.com.
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