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Associated Press:
Montero Gets 1st Career Win, Mets Beat Rockies 2-0 — NEW YORK — Rafael Montero earned his first major league win, Eric Young Jr. went 3 for 3 with an RBI triple and the suddenly surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 2-0 Wednesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.
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Greg Logan / Newsday:
Rafael Montero wins first as Mets blank Rockies again … It might be hard to tell from the meager body count in the seats at Citi Field, but suddenly, Mets games in September have taken on some meaning. Call the wild-card chances of a sub-.500 team a major long shot if you like …
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Bringing in fences at Citi Field could go a long way to improving current Mets roster's production
Bringing in fences at Citi Field could go a long way to improving current Mets roster's production
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Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Jacob deGrom sensational but David Wright done for season with shoulder woes as Mets shut out Rockies
Jacob deGrom sensational but David Wright done for season with shoulder woes as Mets shut out Rockies
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Greg Logan / Newsday:
Jacob deGrom adds to Rookie of the Year credentials as Mets topRockies
Jacob deGrom adds to Rookie of the Year credentials as Mets topRockies
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MLB.com:
Crawford, Garcia named 2014 Paul Owens Award winners — Shortstop J.P. Crawford and right-hander Luis Garcia have been named the recipients of the 2014 Paul Owens Awards as the best player and pitcher, respectively, in the Phillies minor league system, Joe Jordan, Director, Player Development announced today.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks can't decide sabermetrics philosophy — One of the most fascinating aspects of the post-Moneyball era is that while basically every team has increased its focus on advanced metrics, the degrees to which they adhere to them vary greatly, as do the teams' levels of success.
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Daniel Kramer / MLB.com:
Jaso, Gentry feeling effects of concussions — Catcher returns to Oakland; outfielder injured Tuesday night in collision — 9/9/14: Craig Gentry collides with Carlos Sanchez at first base and, after a visit from the trainer, leaves the game under his own power
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Selim Algar / New York Post:
Mets fired me for being pregnant and unwed: exec — Leigh Castergine (inset) claims the Mets and COO Jeff Wilpon fired her for being pregnant out of wedlock, according to a lawsuit. — It's another beanball for the hapless Mets. — A former high-ranking franchise executive claims …
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Associated Press:
Hutchison Fans 10 as Blue Jays Beat Cubs 11-1 — TORONTO — Drew Hutchison matched his career-high with 10 strikeouts in 6 1-3 innings, Dioner Navarro had two hits and two RBIs, and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep with an 11-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.
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Associated Press:
Haren's 13th gives Dodgers rare milestone — LOS ANGELES — Dan Haren tossed seven sharp innings to give the Dodgers four pitchers with 13 wins for the first time in 19 years, and Los Angeles beat the San Diego Padres 4-0 on Wednesday night. — Haren (13-10) allowed four hits, struck out five and walked one.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Acquire Shackelford, Astin To Complete Broxton Trade — The Reds announced that they have acquired right-handers Kevin Shackelford and Barrett Astin from the Brewers to complete the Jonathan Broxton trade. Cincinnati originally sent Broxton to Milwaukee in exchange for a pair of players …
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MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Playoff-Contending Braves Best Strasburg, Nats 6-2 — WASHINGTON — Aaron Harang outdueled Stephen Strasburg, Justin Upton drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves avoided a series sweep in Washington with a 6-2 win over the Nationals on Wednesday. — The Braves snapped a three …
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Jose Iglesias.jpg / MLive.com:
Jose Iglesias takes major step in rehabilitation process, cleared to start lower-body workouts — Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias took a big leap forward in the rehabilitation process Tuesday. (AP File Photo) — DETROIT — Shortstop Jose Iglesias was lost for the 2014 season.
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