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Susac scores Belt, Giants beat Dodgers in 13th inning — The Sports Network — Los Angeles, CA - Pinch-hitter Andrew Susac's RBI single in the top of the 13th inning highlighted a three-run frame that gave the San Francisco Giants a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
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McCovey Chronicles
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Darren Rovell / ESPN:
Dodgers' Haren reaches $10M vesting option — It was potentially a $10.5 million night for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dan Haren. — With six innings pitched in the books, Haren hit 180 innings pitched on the season, which guaranteed a $10 million option for next season.
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Associated Press and True Blue LA
Calvin Watkins / ESPN:
After 13 years in minors, Ranger gets MLB hit — ARLINGTON, Texas — This was a rare treat for a baseball team that's been on hard times for the bulk of the season. — Guilder Rodriguez, a career minor leaguer, got his second big league start on Monday night for the Texas Rangers and delivered …
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HardballTalk and NESN.com
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Canadian Press:
Rodriguez gets first two MLB hits as Rangers down Astros — ARLINGTON, Texas - Guilder Rodriguez had his first two major league hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single, as the Texas Rangers opened their final homestand with a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
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The Crawfish Boxes
Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Wally Backman could join Terry Collins' Mets coaching staff full-time in 2015: source — Backman, the team's Triple-A manager, could be Collins' third base coach if the team moves Tim Teufel off of third and into the role of hitting coach. ‘There was some talk about it,’ a source said.
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New York Times, Amazin' Avenue, New Jersey Online and New York Post
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Tim Teufel could take over as Mets hitting coach: source
Tim Teufel could take over as Mets hitting coach: source
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ESPN, Metsblog and New Jersey Online
Canadian Press:
Duffy, Royals gain ground in AL Central with win over Indians — CLEVELAND - Danny Duffy pitched six shutout innings for his first win in more than a month as the Kansas City Royals moved closer to the top of the AL Central and kept some distance over Cleveland in the wild-card race, beating the Indians 2-0 on Monday night.
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Let's Go Tribe, Athletics Nation and Royals Review
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Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Club 'can't imagine' general manager would be interested in Braves' GM vacancy
Club 'can't imagine' general manager would be interested in Braves' GM vacancy
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HardballTalk
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Fire Frank Wren
Braves Fire Frank Wren
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Talking Chop, Phillies Nation and CBSSports.com
Tom Singer / MLB.com:
Bucs attend showcase of Cuban outfielder Tomas — 3/6/13: Yasmany Tomas launches a deep home run to left-center field to give Cuba a 1-0 lead against Japan in the World Baseball Classic — ATLANTA — The Pirates were among the teams to attend an all-comers showcase workout on Sunday …
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Rangers To Scout Yasmany Tomas On Wednesday
Rangers To Scout Yasmany Tomas On Wednesday
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MLB Trade Rumors, The Zo Zone, HardballTalk, The Good Phight, MLB.com and Lone Star Ball
Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Ausmus says Tigers righty can fit ‘number of roles’ in 'pen; Lobstein starting Saturday — Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez tosses a simulated game at Kauffman Stadium, as the righty looks to work his way back from a pectoral injury — DETROIT — Anibal Sanchez will return from the disabled list Tuesday.
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HardballTalk
Rob Biertempfel / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Pirates notebook: Volquez open to re-signing with team — ATLANTA — Bargain-hunting general manager Neal Huntington got it right last winter when he signed right-hander Edinson Volquez to a one-year, $5 million contract. — If the Pirates are interested in re-signing Volquez …
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MLB Trade Rumors, HardballTalk and Bucs Dugout
Canadian Press:
Jeter's three RBIs back Pineda and lead Yankees over Orioles — NEW YORK — Derek Jeter began his final series at Yankee Stadium by breaking open the game with a two-run double, and he had three RBIs to lead the New York Yankees over the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 Monday night.
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Pinstripe Alley
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Chris Smith / New York Magazine:
Derek Jeter Opens the Door.
Derek Jeter Opens the Door.
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Pinstripe Alley, River Avenue Blues and HardballTalk
Sport / VICE Sports:
MLB'S METAL DETECTOR POLICY IS WHAT ‘TERRORISTS WINNING LOOKS LIKE’ — The end of the baseball season this weekend will mark a bunch of milestones: the close of Derek Jeter's career, the likely conclusion to the Royals' 28-year postseason drought, the last time Mets fans will be able …
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Bluebird Banter and HardballTalk
Canadian Press:
Wainwright wins 20th as Cardinals close in on division title — CHICAGO - Adam Wainwright joined Clayton Kershaw as the majors' only 20-game winners, pitching three-hit ball over seven innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-0 on Monday night.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Viva El Birdos