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12:45 PM ET, May 26, 2015

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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers, Braves Discussing Swap Of Uribe, Callaspo  —  10:15am: The Dodgers would stand to add three minor league players from the Braves, with a farmhand also heading eastbound to Atlanta, Rosenthal reports (Twitter links).  Some of the players going to Los Angeles would serve to bolster …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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Associated Press:
Homer Happy: Dodgers Hit 3 in 8th to Beat Braves 6-3  —  LOS ANGELES — Andre Ethier, Alex Guerrero and Jimmy Rollins each homered in the eighth inning, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.  —  Ethier got things started, homering to snap a 2-all tie against Nick Masset (0-1).
Discussion: Talking Chop
Tony Ciniglio / L.A. Daily News:
Andre Ethier ignites homer barrage as Los Angeles Dodgers top Atlanta Braves  —  Before the eighth inning, the Dodger Stadium scoreboard flashed Andre Ethier highlights that appeared to be more of a career montage than a recent retrospective.  —  Then Ethier proceeded to launch a 1- fastball …
Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Mets use long ball to recharge offense, snap skid with 6-3 win over Phillies  —  METS 6, PHILLIES 3  —  When Terry Collins finished on Sunday afternoon and the Mets' team meeting was over, two of the team's veterans in the clubhouse knew what had to happen next.
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Wilmer Flores' game-winning HR pauses the Tulo, Starlin lust
Discussion: Metsblog, Newsday, ESPN and Amazin' Avenue
Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Mets hit three homers, take series opener from Phillies
Discussion: The Good Phight and Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Morton Solid in Return as Pirates Top Marlins 4-2  —  PITTSBURGH — Charlie Morton tossed seven strong innings in his return from hip surgery and the Pittsburgh Pirates ran their winning streak to four straight with a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday.
Discussion: Fish Stripes and MLB Daily Dish
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Designate Radhames Liz For Assignment
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
Comcast SportsNet:
McAdam: Sox to swap Kelly with Triple A pitcher Rodriquez?  —  Just when the Red Sox seemed like they were putting it all together, Joe Kelly sent the team for a whirl with his losing effort on Monday against the Minnesota Twins.  His poor performances are starting to open the door for a Triple A pitcher to trade places.
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Nolasco, Plouffe Help Twins Stay Hot in 7-2 Win Over Red Sox
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Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia:
Amaro talks Phillies' trade chips, prospects, complaining fans  —  NEW YORK — All of the notable players that the Phillies are looking or willing or hoping to trade have hit pretty good strides lately.  —  Jonathan Papelbon — 11 for 11 in save chances — has been good all season.
Associated Press:
Hamilton Hitless in Return, Texas Wins 6th in a Row  —  CLEVELAND — Josh Hamilton was hitless in his return to the majors, but reached on a key error that sent the Texas Rangers over Cleveland 10-8 Monday for their sixth straight win.  —  Hamilton, slowed this season by shoulder surgery …
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Gerry Fraley / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers' recent hot streak creates no-pressure situation for Josh Hamilton's return
Discussion: Lone Star Ball and Let's Go Tribe
Associated Press:
Hahn Tosses Four-Hitter, Shuts Down Detroit in Oakland Win  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Jesse Hahn pitched a four-hitter for his first career complete game, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Monday for their first three-game winning streak this season.
Associated Press:
Pujols' RBI Single in 9th Gives Angels 4-3 Win Over Padres  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Albert Pujols hit a two-out, broken-bat single with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, giving the Los Angeles Angels a walk-off win over the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Monday night.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Working On Alberto Callaspo Trade  —  TODAY: Callaspo said last that the club gave him no indication that a deal had actually been struck, as David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.  —  Per Callaspo, the club told him that he was scratched from the lineup because “there might be a possible trade.”
Andy McCullough / Kansas City Star:
Royals place Danny Duffy on disabled list, plan to start Jason Vargas on Tuesday  —  Royals pitcher Danny Duffy was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday.  JOHN SLEEZER JSLEEZER@KCSTAR.COM  —  rmccullough@kcstar.com  —  The Royals found a temporary solution for the logjam …
Associated Press:
Orioles Beat Astros 4-3, Hand Keuchel 1st Loss  —  BALTIMORE — Caleb Joseph and Steve Pearce hit two-run homers off Dallas Keuchel, and the Baltimore Orioles dealt the left-hander his first loss in a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday.  —  Keuchel (6-1) came in with a 1.67 ERA and had won three straight starts.
Discussion: Camden Chat and The Crawfish Boxes
 
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