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csnphilly.com:
Cole Hamels likely to pitch vs. Dodgers next week — Cole Hamels could be just days away from making his 2014 debut, Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock said. — Proefrock said Wednesday afternoon before the Phillies-Braves game at Citizens Bank Park that Hamels …
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Associated Press:
Julio Teheran tosses 3-hitter in blanking of Phillies — PHILADELPHIA — Julio Teheran pitched a three-hitter, Evan Gattis homered among a career-best four hits, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 Wednesday night. — Teheran (3-1) retired his first 12 batters …
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Kimbrel reports no shoulder soreness in bullpen session — PHILADELPHIA - The Braves could breathe a little easier Wednesday afternoon when closer Craig Kimbrel reported no discomfort in his pitching shoulder during a 15-pitch bullpen session at Citizens Bank Park.
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Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Dillon Gee dominates as Mets complete sweep of Diamondbacks with 5-2 win — Gee threw seven shutout innings, scattering three hits and striking out three for the Mets, who moved above .500 for the first time this season. — PHOENIX — All it took was seven scoreless innings for Dillon Gee to get his first win of 2014.
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Game Recap: Mets 5 - Diamondbacks 2 — The Mets completed the sweep of the Diamondbacks, despite Jose Valverde serving up two home runs in the ninth inning, 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon. — Need to Know: Dillon Gee was perfect through 4 2/3 innings before giving up a double.
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David Schoenfield / Associated Press:
Rangers rally for two in 9th to beat Mariners — ARLINGTON, Texas — Leonys Martin had a game-winning RBI single in the ninth inning as the Texas Rangers scored two unearned runs in a two-out rally against Fernando Rodney, beating the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Wednesday night in a game that started as a battle of aces.
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TSN.ca:
Blue Jays, Twins set for day-night doubleheader — The Sports Network — The Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins are set for a day-night doubleheader Thursday at Target Field. — Wednesday's middle test of this three-game series was postponed due to inclement weather.
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Plain Dealer:
No comeback for Tiger first base coach Omar Vizquel: Cleveland Indians chatter — OMAR_VIZQUEL__IAN_KINSLER__4_2_ WALKOFF_SINGLE_VS._KC_.JPG — Detroit first base coach Omar Vizquel congratulates Ian Kinsler on April 2 at Comerica Park after Kinsler's game-winning hit against Kansas City in the 10th inning.
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Mark Newman / MLB.com:
NJ Negro Leagues park gets landmark status — Home of NY Black Yankees and Cubans, Hinchliffe Stadium earns elite distinction — PATERSON, N.J. — Bob Scott stood next to the brand new “National Historic Landmark” plaque outside of Hinchliffe Stadium, where he once tried to sneak fastballs …
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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Hanley Ramirez exits with hand injury — SAN FRANCISCO — Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez left Wednesday night's game against the Giants after getting hit in the left hand by a Ryan Vogelsong pitch in the seventh inning. — The pitch, a 90-mph fastball, ran in on Ramirez and caught him on the back of the hand.
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True Blue LA
Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Aviles, Bourn speak on importance of Robinson — DETROIT — Baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson Day on Tuesday, but the Indians were unable to participate when extremely cold temperatures and snow forced a postponement of Cleveland's game with the Tigers. The tribute in Detroit carried over to Wednesday's tilt at Comerica Park.
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Chapman's second 'pen session comes Thursday — CINCINNATI — Injured Reds closer Aroldis Chapman is scheduled to throw in his second bullpen session Thursday during a team off-day. Chapman, who is recovering from facial fractures suffered after being hit by a line drive last month …
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