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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Jonathon Niese pitches 3 innings, watches on FaceTime as son is born — 8h - MLB JONATHON NIESE LOGAN VERRETT NEW YORK METS LOS ANGELES DODGERS + more — Yasiel Puig and Jimmy Rollins homer in the Dodgers' 7-2 win over the Mets.
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Michael Conforto can't help Mets in 7-2 loss to Dodgers — DODGERS 7, METS 2 — Both the Mets' dependable pitching staff and their reinforced lineup let them down on a night that began with the promotion of prized outfield prospect Michael Conforto. — Jonathon Niese lasted just three innings …
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Jonathon Niese exits Mets game to watch birth of child via FaceTime — There aren't many good excuses for a pitcher giving up six earned runs over three innings, but Jon Niese certainly had one. — After debating all day whether to skip his scheduled start Friday night to join his pregnant wife in Toledo …
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Mets balk at asking price for Justin Upton, still searching for offense — The Mets and Padres are currently at an impasse in talks involving star San Diego outfielder Justin Upton after the Padres asked for at least one high-end prospect back, and possibly two.
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Amid growing speculation, Dodgers reassure Puig he won't be traded — Dodgers star outfielder Yasiel Puig has been assured by Dodgers higher-ups he will not be dealt this trading season, sources close to the team said. — Puig, the mercurial and occasionally controversial talent …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Dodgers would be very particular about return value in trading Puig — FOX Sports — I heard a trade rumor this week, heard it more than once. The concept sounded plausible enough to check, so I did. — As it turned out, the move was never discussed.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Stark On Chapman, Shields, Cashner, Astros, Royals
Stark On Chapman, Shields, Cashner, Astros, Royals
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Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Reggie Jackson appears to have heated, physical confrontation with fan at Cooperstown restaurant; Yankee legend denies shoving autograph seeker — COOPERSTOWN - In what should have been the safe haven of the Hall of Fame induction weekend, Reggie Jackson managed to find trouble Friday night …
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Andy Martino / New York Daily News:
Sources: Mets have discussed Zack Wheeler in trade talks — In their search for a bat to improve this year's playoff chances, the Mets have discussed a surprising player with multiple clubs: Zack Wheeler. — Multiple major league sources told me and the News' Kristie Ackert that the Mets …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers back in trade mix for Phillies pitcher Hamels — Phillies ace Cole Hamels is owed $76 million plus the prorated amount of his 2015 contract through 2018. Michael Perez AP — jwilson@star-telegram.com — ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Maybe, as general manager Jon Daniels said …
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Associated Press:
Hernandez Wins 12th as Mariners Knock Off Blue Jays 5-2 — SEATTLE — Felix Hernandez pitched seven strong innings to pick up his 12th win of the season, Mark Trumbo gave Seattle the lead with a two-run homer and the Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Friday night.
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Bogaerts delivers Red Sox past Tigers to snap 8-game skid (Yahoo Sports) — Xander Bogaerts' single up the middle off Blaine Hardy in the 11th inning drove home the winning run, and the Boston Red Sox snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
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Associated Press:
Grichuk, Cooney Lead Cardinals Over Braves 4-2 — ST. LOUIS — Randal Grichuk homered and rookie Tim Cooney threw seven solid innings to earn his first major league win, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Mets Corner Outfield Situation — The Mets were pushing to deal for Brewers outfielder Gerardo Parra up until last night, Marc Carig of Newsday reports on Twitter, building upon a prior report from Andy Martino of the New York Daily News (via Twitter).
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Mets call up prospect Michael Conforto after placing Michael Cuddyer on DL
Mets call up prospect Michael Conforto after placing Michael Cuddyer on DL
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