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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Alberto Callaspo Rejects Trade To Dodgers — 11:44am: Callaspo has rejected the deal, as is his right, per Rosenthal (Twitter link). — 11:28am: The Dodgers would actually receive MLB-level pitching in the deal, Rosenthal tweets, though he cautions not to expect any “major names” to be involved.
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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
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 …
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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' game-winning HR pauses the Tulo, Starlin lust
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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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The Good Phight and Amazin' Avenue
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
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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Crashburn Alley, The Good Phight, Phillies Nation and HardballTalk
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.
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Gaslamp Ball
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:
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
Rangers' recent hot streak creates no-pressure situation for Josh Hamilton's return
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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.
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Yahoo Sports, Bless You Boys and Athletics Nation
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
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.”
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Metsblog and MLB Daily Dish