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11:55 PM ET, September 2, 2014

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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Mets commit six errors in 9-6 loss to Marlins … MIAMI - Terry Collins marched from the dugout to the mound in the eighth inning Monday, his face contorted as he held in his fury.  He pressed his hand to his mouth, as if to keep his thoughts from tumbling out.
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Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Mets make ridiculous six errors, fall 9-6 to Marlins in sloppy Labor Day contest
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Darin Mastroianni, Matt Hague; Neil Wagner Released  —  The Blue Jays announced a flurry of roster moves with rosters expanding for the month of September.  Both Darin Mastroianni and Matt Hague have been designated for assignment, while right-hander Neil Wagner, who was designated yesterday, has been released.
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Forearm surgery an option for injured Bailey  —  BALTIMORE — Homer Bailey's season was officially ended on Monday when the Reds right-hander was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.  To get Bailey beyond the flexor mass tendon strain in his right forearm, the option of having it repaired surgically is on the table.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and Redleg Nation
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Massive Tie Scenarios  —  The is one fascinating massive tie scenario in the American League, and a couple of possibilities in the National League.  I'm not going into too much detail yet, because over the next few days the whole thing might fall part.  Right now, however …
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Phillies seek to integrate prospect Franco into lineup  —  ATLANTA — The Phillies hope Maikel Franco is that young, impactful hitter they have been seeking for some time.  He will get his opportunity to play this month.  —  Franco, 22, is one of seven players who joined the Phillies on Tuesday with rosters expanding.
Discussion: Philly.com and MLB Daily Dish
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Prospect Rodon not among White Sox callups  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The White Sox called up seven players prior to Tuesday night's game at Target Field, but neither Carlos Rodon nor Jared Mitchell were on that list.  —  Rodon, the White Sox top pick in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft …
Discussion: South Side Sox
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Designate Caleb Gindl, Release Hiram Burgos  —  The Brewers announced that they have designated outfielder Caleb Gindl for assignment and released right-hander Hiram Burgos.  These moves have helped clear room for infielders Matt Clark, Hector Gomez and Jason Rogers, who have been added to the roster as September callups.
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
Erik Malinowski / Fox Sports:
GONE FOREVER?  IN SEARCH OF BASEBALL'S LOST TREASURES  —  Baseball has forgotten even more than it remembers.  —  It was more than 140 years ago, among dusty lots up and down the East Coast, that a more professionalized and sanctioned version of the game came to be, with the formation …
Discussion: HardballTalk
Richard Justice / MLB.com:
Astros proceed with unified voice  —  Strained relations between front office and Porter lead to skipper's dismissal  —  HOUSTON — Two springs ago, Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow gathered his players to introduce his new manager, Bo Porter.  —  That very day, some players foresaw trouble.
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
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Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
Tanaka cleared to resume throwing program  —  NEW YORK — Masahiro Tanaka once again has been cleared by the New York Yankees' team doctor to rev up his throwing program in an effort to return this season from the slightly torn ligament in his pitching elbow.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Designate Michael Kohn, J.B. Shuck  —  The Angels have designated righty Michael Kohn and outfielder J.B. Shuck for assignment, according to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times (Twitter links).  Los Angeles needed 40-man roster spots to accommodate its September call-ups.
Discussion: Halos Heaven
Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Masterson heads to bullpen  —  • By Rick Hummel rhummel@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8196  —  The list of candidates to start Thursday's Cardinals game at Milwaukee diminished by one Monday when manager Mike Matheny said struggling righthander Justin Masterson will be doing his next pitching out of the bullpen.
Discussion: HardballTalk and CBSSports.com
Tim Tucker / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves plan formal ground-breaking for stadium this month  —  Although work has been underway on the site of the new Braves stadium in Cobb County for months, the team will hold a formal ground-breaking ceremony on Sept. 16.  —  The Braves said today that the ceremony will mark the start …
Discussion: HardballTalk
 
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