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11:30 PM ET, August 28, 2014

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Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
Travis d'Arnaud has turned himself into a keeper — now how do NY Mets save him from concussions?  —  Travis d'Arnaud has willed himself into becoming a keeper.  He stared down deep struggle this year, and emerged as the talent he was supposed to be.  For passing the emotional test …
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Short four players, Mets can't quite catch Braves
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Morneau staying in Colorado after Rockies turn down Brewers' offer  —  The first-place Milwaukee Brewers won the claim on Justin Morneau, the current NL batting average leader, but were unable to acquire him.  —  The Brewers made an offer of unknown players to the Rockies for Morneau …
Metsblog:
Game recap: Braves 6 - Mets 1  —  Result: The Mets dropped their series finale to the Braves, 6-1, Thursday night at Citi Field.  —  Need to Know: The Mets managed just four hits against Mike Minor and Atlanta pitching.  Minor, the Braves' starter Thursday, had two hits of his own, scoring a run and driving in one, as well.
Discussion: Talking Chop
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Venters will need 3rd TJ surgery if he hopes to pitch again  —  Sponsored Links  —  NEW YORK - Jonny Venters and the Braves got the news they feared and hated to hear when an MRI exam showed the left-hander has again torn the reconstructed ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow …
Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Soria throwing, but no timetable for return  —  DETROIT — Joakim Soria continues to stretch out his throwing program in his rehab from a left oblique strain, but the Tigers have no timetable on his return.  —  Soria threw off flat ground Tuesday and Wednesday, and is scheduled to stretch out his throws Friday in Chicago.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Hamilton, Reds Swipe 6 Bases, Steal Win From Cubs  —  CINCINNATI — Billy Hamilton stole his 51st base and the Cincinnati Reds swiped six in all, beating the Chicago Cubs 7-2 Thursday.  —  Zack Cozart and Todd Frazier each stole twice, and Kristopher Negron added one more.
Discussion: Red Reporter and Canadian Press
MLB.com:
One click subscribes you to every episode.  —  LA Angels beat reporters join national correspondents to take an inside look ahead at the story lines and developing news that impact the team's outlook.  —  Listen to or download single episodes below, subscribe via iTunes or use your RSS reader so you never miss an episode.
Discussion: Halos Heaven
NY Daily News:
Mets GM Sandy Alderson sees plans for Curtis Granderson falling apart  —  Granderson never should have been hitting cleanup, but that doesn't excuse his dreadful season.  So it must pain Alderson to think that even average years from his two high-priced hitters could have led to dramatically different results.
Discussion: Metsblog and ESPN
Fred Mitchell / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs will try not to put too much pressure on Jorge Soler  —  CINCINNATI — Rick Renteria has an immediate plan for Jorge Soler.  —  But it does not include any animated message or inspirational pep talk when the talented Cuban slugger is expected to make his big league debut Wednesday night against the Reds.
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Ryu free of pain after sim game; return near  —  PHOENIX — Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu said he felt no pain while throwing a two-inning simulated game on Wednesday and could return to the starting rotation Sunday or Monday.  —  Ryu is eligible to return from the disabled list on Friday from a strained right gluteus muscle.
Discussion: HardballTalk
ESPN.com:
Stewing Roenicke: Ump ‘terrible behind plate’  —  Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said he might as well have thrown in the towel in the second inning Wednesday of a 10-inning, 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres.  —  Thanks to plate umpire Mark Ripperger, who “we've had before …
Discussion: Halos Heaven and ESPN
Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Kluber miffed by post-review denial of warmup pitches  —  Following short review of play at the plate, umps say no to request  —  CHICAGO — The Indians had no qualms about White Sox manager Robin Ventura requesting a crew-chief review on an out at the plate on Wednesday night.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
LUXURY TAX LIMITS ANGELS' OPTIONS TO FIX DEPLETED ROTATION  —  Want to know why the Angels seemingly want no part of Mets right-hander Bartolo Colon?  —  Colon's $11 million salary at age 42 next season is part of it.  The $189 million luxury-tax threshold in 2015 might be an even bigger part.
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Matthew DeFranks / MLB.com:
Halos designate LeBlanc, continue search for starter
TSN.ca:
Blue Jays recall Jenkins; designate Santos for assignment  —  The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled right-handed pitcher Chad Jenkins from Buffalo Bisons of the International League and have designated fellow right-hander Sergio Santos for assignment.  —  Jenkins, 26, has split …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Sergio Santos For Assignment
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
 
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