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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Alberto Callaspo Rejects Trade To Dodgers — 2:21pm: Callaspo's primary motivation was that he liked playing in Atlanta and did not want to play on the west coast, Heyman tweets. — 12:13pm: The deal is indeed dead at present, and there is “no indication it'll be revived,” O'Brien tweets.
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Metsblog and 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).
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Talking Chop
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Working On Alberto Callaspo Trade
Braves Working On Alberto Callaspo Trade
Discussion:
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, True Blue LA, Talking Chop and MLB Daily Dish
Tony Ciniglio / L.A. Daily News:
Andre Ethier ignites homer barrage as Los Angeles Dodgers top Atlanta Braves
Andre Ethier ignites homer barrage as Los Angeles Dodgers top Atlanta Braves
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True Blue LA and Inside the Dodgers
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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New York Post, Metsblog and Amazin' Avenue
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Wilmer Flores' game-winning HR pauses the Tulo, Starlin lust — Wilmer Flores returns to the dugout after hitting a three-run homer in the Mets' 6-3 win over the Phillies in a Memorial Day matinee. — Wilmer Flores has stopped bumbling and continued booming.
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Metsblog, Newsday, ESPN and Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Wilmer Flores hits a three-run home run to lead the Mets past the Phillies 6-3.
Wilmer Flores hits a three-run home run to lead the Mets past the Phillies 6-3.
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Faith and Fear in Flushing and ESPN
Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Mets hit three homers, take series opener from Phillies
Mets hit three homers, take series opener from Phillies
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Amazin' Avenue and The Good Phight
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.
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Sporting News Bob Hille …, The Good Phight, Crashburn Alley, HardballTalk and Phillies Nation
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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HardballTalk and Over the Monster
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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.
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Fish Stripes and MLB Daily Dish
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Designate Radhames Liz For Assignment
Pirates Designate Radhames Liz For Assignment
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Bucs Dugout
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' James Loney to miss 4-6 weeks with broken finger — ST. PETERSBURG — SS Asdrubal Cabrera, who has a mild groin strain, and OF Steven Souza Jr., who sprained his left wrist, are expected to return to the Rays lineup within the next few days. — 2 Months Ago 1 Month Ago — 2 Months Ago
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.
Discussion:
Gaslamp Ball
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 …
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The LoHud Yankees Blog
D1Baseball.com:
2015 NCAA Tournament Field Of 64 — National seedsOther hosts — Los Angeles Regional — Lake Elsinore Regional — Baton Rouge Regional — Houston Regional — Louisville Regional — Fullerton Regional — Gainesville Regional — Tallahassee Regional — Coral Gables Regional
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FanGraphs Baseball and Minor League Ball
Yonhap News Agency:
Doosan Bears agree to terms with minor leaguer Romero — The South Korean baseball club Doosan Bears said Tuesday they've agreed to terms with a minor league infielder Deibinson Romero. — Romero, the 28-year-old from Dominican Republic, has been playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates' Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis this year.
Discussion:
Bucs Dugout and MLB Trade Rumors
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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