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1:35 PM ET, July 10, 2014

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John Jeansonne / Newsday:
Dillon Gee's return a success as Mets win fourth straight … Of course, the Mets don't want to be just another statistic.  But, in baseball, there is no avoiding excess numerical data, so here goes:  —  Wednesday night's 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves gave the Mets their first four-game winning streak in a full year.
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Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Dillon Gee returns to mound as Mets top Braves 4-1 for four-game winning streak  —  Gee went seven innings, holding the Braves to one run on six hits.  He walked one and struck out four in his first major-league start since May 10 for his fourth win.  —  Dillon Gee was anxious.
John Harper / NY Daily News:
Travis d'Arnaud leading Mets' power surge  —  If last night's shot deep into the left field seats off Ervin Santana wasn't proof enough, consider this little tidbit: On the golf course d'Arnaud says he hits his driver 370 yards off the tee.  —  You didn't really need to see it to know the ball was gone.
Discussion: Metsblog and Newsday
Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Game Recap: Mets 4, Braves 1
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Hernandez Cruises, Phillies Beat Brewers 4-1  —  MILWAUKEE — Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley homered to support Roberto Hernandez's solid start, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Wednesday night for their third straight win over the NL Central leaders.
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
After saving Phils victory, Papelbon says he's ready to move on  —  MILWAUKEE - There was thought, Ryne Sandberg said, to granting Roberto Hernandez a shot at his first complete game in almost a year.  The sinkerballer limited Milwaukee to one run in eight innings Wednesday on 84 pitches.
Discussion: Bless You Boys and CBSSports.com
Matthew DeFranks / MLB.com:
Angels, fans giving big push for Richards in Final Vote  —  Righty overwhelmed, humbled by support; balloting ends today, 1 p.m. PT  —  ANAHEIM — Garrett Richards had never had his name used as a hashtag.  —  But then the 26-year-old right-hander was named an American League Final Vote candidate Sunday …
Discussion: Talking Chop
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
For Cubs' Travis Wood, it's live and learn  —  Starter realizes it will be hard to replicate ERA from 2013, but believes he's improving through some struggles this season  —  CINCINNATI — Left-hander Travis Wood will be hard pressed to match 3.11 ERA of 2013, but he believes he will benefit …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
Giants Spoil Hammel's Debut, Beat A's 5-2  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Hunter Pence homered and drove in two runs, Matt Cain tossed six strong innings and the San Francisco Giants spoiled Jason Hammel's debut for Oakland with a 5-2 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday night.
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Canadian Press:
Dodgers found partly responsible for beating of Giants fan
Discussion: Athletics Nation
Associated Press:
Stow jury absolves Frank McCourt
Discussion: MLB and McCovey Chronicles
Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Lind to miss six to eight weeks with foot fracture  —  ANAHEIM — The Blue Jays' injury situation went from bad to worse on Wednesday afternoon, when it was revealed that first baseman Adam Lind has a non-displaced fracture in his right foot.  —  Lind said the doctors expect him to be out for the next six to eight weeks.
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Joe Resnick / Associated Press:
Pujols' 2-run HR lifts Angels over Blue Jays, 8-7
Discussion: TSN.ca, HardballTalk and Canadian Press
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
THE A.J. PIERZYNSKI PROBLEM WAS WORSE THAN ANYBODY COULD HAVE IMAGINED  —  It had a really good chance of being bad when it started.  —  By the end, it was worse than anybody could have expected.  —  When the Red Sox designated A.J. Pierzynski for assignment Wednesday …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
BP mishap leaves Beltran with facial fractures  —  CLEVELAND — Yankees outfielder Carlos Beltran sustained two small facial fractures in a batting-practice mishap on Wednesday afternoon, but the club is hopeful that the veteran switch-hitter will avoid a trip to the disabled list.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Morales, Gibson Lead Twins to 8-1 Rout of Mariners  —  SEATTLE — Kendrys Morales knocked in three runs and Kyle Gibson pitched six shutout innings to lead the Minnesota Twins to an 8-1 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.  —  Chris Colabello hit a two-run double …
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Dave Cameron / Fox Sports:
Everything is bigger in Texas, including disappointment  —  Quick, name the worst team in baseball right now.  The Houston Astros are a good choice, as they have lost at least 100 games in three consecutive seasons and are currently tied for the worst record in baseball.
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MLB.com:
Rangers in position to listen on Frasor, Cotts
 
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