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Clark Spencer / Fish Bytes:
Is Mike Redmond on the hot seat? — NEW YORK — Reeling from a four-game sweep to the New York Mets that left the Marlins with the second-worst record in the majors at 3-10, manager Mike Redmond's job may be in jeopardy as the team heads to Philadelphia for a series with the Phillies that could dictate his fate.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Notes: ‘Fastball’ documentary a home run for fans — FOX Sports — The film begins with Justin Verlander talking about the first time he threw 100 mph, and musing about how his fastball might have compared to Bob Feller's. For the next 85 minutes, the subject is fastballs and only fastballs.
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Associated Press:
Wainwright, Cardinals Nip Reds 2-1 for 5th Straight Win — ST. LOUIS — Two on and two out in the eighth inning with the heart of the Cincinnati Reds lineup due in a tie game, Adam Wainwright was at a crossroads. — In a brief mound meeting that matched the brisk pace of the game …
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Reds waste strong start by Leake — ST. LOUIS — Down a run in the ninth inning and a runner on second base, Bryan Price had the pitcher's spot up to bat. — On the bench were two usual starters, Billy Hamilton and Devin Mesoraco. Mesoraco had 25 home runs a year ago …
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Associated Press:
Headley, Teixeira Lift Yanks Over Rays 5-3 for 3-Game Sweep — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Chase Headley and Mark Teixeira drove in two runs each, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. — Headley had an RBI single off Matt Andriese (0-1) …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays DFA Balfour despite $7-million salary
Rays DFA Balfour despite $7-million salary
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Edward Creech / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox To Promote Carlos Rodon — The White Sox will promote left-hander Carlos Rodon, the third overall selection in last year's draft, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com. Rodon will join the team tomorrow and will initially pitch out of the bullpen, according to Rosenthal.
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John Lott / National Post:
Toronto Blue Jays rookies experiencing big-league angst after mistakes prove costly against Atlanta Braves — TORONTO - They are a couple of kids, and their mistakes cost the Blue Jays a game, and they were heartsick about it afterward. — Dalton Pompey, the centre-fielder …
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Steven Marcus / Newsday:
Terry Collins would like to stay, but he's not sure of Mets' plans … Mets — Mets vs. Marlins
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NY Daily News:
Paul Auster's radical baseball pace of play rules get a try by Long Island Ducks — CENTRAL ISLIP — Joy and possibility seized Paul Auster a few minutes after 1 p.m. on Saturday. As the Long Island Ducks and Bridgeport Bluefish began one of the weirdest professional baseball games ever played …
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Associated Press:
Pirates Sweep, Brewers Off to Worst Start in Team History — PITTSBURGH — Gerrit Cole pitched six effective innings, Pedro Alvarez homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates swept Milwaukee 5-2 Sunday, leaving the Brewers with their worst start in team history. — Milwaukee dropped its fifth straight game …
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Nick Cafardo / BostonGlobe.com:
Will there be a Giant problem in San Francisco? — It's so tough to sustain it, isn't it? — That championship feeling. That championship team. — Nobody knows that better than the Red Sox and Giants, who have won it all recently, then fallen way back.
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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
Tigers rout Quintana, White Sox — DETROIT - The White Sox showcased their “big three” in a series for the first time. Two thirds of it came as advertised. — Part three, though, was a resounding dud. Left-hander Jose Quintana, opposing red-hot kid right-hander Shane Greene …
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Associated Press:
Feldman Bounces Back, Astros Defeat Angels — HOUSTON — Scott Feldman bounced back with six solid innings and the Houston Astros took advantage of a wild throw by catcher Drew Butera to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 Sunday. — Feldman (1-2) allowed two runs and six hits.
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