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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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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets, Padres Stalled In Justin Upton Trade Talks — The Mets and Padres have discussed a possible Justin Upton trade, but talks have since stalled, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman writes. The Padres asked for one or two top prospects in return, and declined to pay any of the approximately $6MM remaining on Upton's contract.
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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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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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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Designate Brent Morel For Assignment — The Pirates have designated third baseman Brent Morel for assignment, MLB.com's Adam Berry tweets. The move clears space on the Pirates' active roster for fellow third baseman Aramis Ramirez. The Pirates' 40-man roster now stands at 39 …
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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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Mets call up prospect Michael Conforto after placing Michael Cuddyer on DL — 2h - MLB MICHAEL CUDDYER KYLE SCHWARBER NEW YORK METS + more — Adam Rubin discusses the value Mets prospect Michael Conforto will bring to the team during Michael Cuddyer's stint on the DL.
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