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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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Metsblog, Amazin' Avenue and New Jersey Online
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Short four players, Mets can't quite catch Braves
Short four players, Mets can't quite catch Braves
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NY Daily News, Newsday, Metsblog, New York Times, New Jersey Online and ESPN
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Venters has torn UCL, faces third Tommy John surgery — NEW YORK — After spending the past few months battling the frustration that came courtesy of his attempt to return from a second Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, Jonny Venters received some jarring news on Thursday …
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David Just / Chicago Sun Times:
Terry Francona: Jose Abreu seems to be a pitch ahead; Sox edged 3-2 — As the 2014 season winds down, White Sox slugger Jose Abreu continues to surprise and impress. — Abreu's go-ahead single in the seventh inning Wednesday night caught Indians manager Terry Francona a little off-guard.
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Bless You Boys, South Side Sox and Let's Go Tribe
Lynn Worthy / Press & Sun-Bulletin:
Dilson Herrera promoted from B-Mets to the majors — Energetic hot-hitting second baseman Dilson Herrera remained behind in Binghamton on Thursday night as the Binghamton Mets left for their final regular-season road trip. That's because Herrera will join the New York Mets on Friday.
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Baseball Prospectus and Metsblog
Canadian Press:
Castro's slam, McHugh's outing lead Astros over Rangers — HOUSTON — Jason Castro hit a grand slam, Collin McHugh threw seven solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 Thursday night. — McHugh (7-9) earned his third straight win, allowing two runs and eight hits while striking out six.
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The Crawfish Boxes
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Associated Press:
O's stretch AL East lead with comeback win — Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Orioles rally in fifth to top Rays, stretch lead in AL East to 7 — BALTIMORE — J.J. Hardy singled …
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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 …
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MLB Trade Rumors, JSOnline, On the Rox, Brew Crew Ball and HardballTalk
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Acquire Josh Outman — The Indians announced that they have traded left-hander Josh Outman to the Yankees in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations (Twitter link). — Outman, who had been pitching at Triple-A Columbus for the Indians, will report to the Yankees' Major League roster.
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MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Angels rally in 10th as A's protest ninth-inning obstruction call — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Howie Kendrick drove in Albert Pujols with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels opened a two-game lead atop the major league standings with a 4-3 victory Thursday night …
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Athletics Nation
Teddy Cahill / MLB.com:
Dodgers' affiliates throw two no-hitters on Thursday — On Thursday afternoon on a sun-baked field at Camelback Ranch, four Dodgers farmhands combined for a no-hitter in the Arizona League., as the Rookie-level Dodgers defeated the Brewers, 10-0. A few hours later, on a hot …
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True Blue LA
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.
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sny.stats.com, ESPN and Talking Chop
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.
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Red Reporter and Canadian Press