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12:50 AM ET, September 3, 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
Discussion: Metsblog
Associated Press:
Reyes, Dickey Lead Blue Jays Over Rays 8-2  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jose Reyes hit a three-run homer, R.A. Dickey gave up two hits in seven innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 Tuesday night.  —  Reyes' ninth home run broke a 2-all in the fourth inning and sent the Blue Jays to their third win in a row.
Discussion: TSN.ca and DRaysBay
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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.
Associated Press:
Perez Drives in Go-Ahead Run as KC Tops Texas 2-1  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Salvador Perez hit a scorching liner off the glove of third baseman Adrian Beltre for a single, allowing Jarrod Dyson to score the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball and CBSSports.com
Teddy Cahill / MLB.com:
Schwarber, Vogelbach lead Daytona to postseason win  —  Led by Kyle Schwarber and Dan Vogelbach, the Cubs' Nos. 7 and 11 prospects, Class A Advanced Daytona defeated Dunedin, 11-1, Tuesday in Game 1 of their Florida State League semifinals series.  —  Vogelbach scored the first run …
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Tribune-Review / Associated Press:
MLB notebook: Astros fire manager amid dismal season
 
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Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Masterson heads to bullpen
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Tim Tucker / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves plan formal ground-breaking for stadium this month
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