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Evan Drellich / Ultimate Astros:
Dallas Keuchel, Astros discuss contract extension — If Dallas Keuchel can follow in the footsteps of the game's premier southpaw just along the dotted line alone, Astros fans could have reason to be thrilled for a long time. — Clayton Kershaw signed a two-year, $19 million deal …
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Nick Groke / Denver Post:
COLORADO ROCKIES / MLB — JADED JOSE REYES WOULD WELCOME A TRADE FROM THE ROCKIES — “I don't want to spend the rest of my career on a last-place team.” — The Denver Post — Jose Reyes #7 of the Colorado Rockies watches the flight of a sixth inning solo homerun against the New York Mets during …
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Dennis Georgatos / Associated Press:
Mets beat Rockies by same 14-9 score for 2nd straight day
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Juan Uribe homer ignites eight-run third as Mets beat Rockies, 14-9
Juan Uribe homer ignites eight-run third as Mets beat Rockies, 14-9
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Notebook: As Fiers' no-hitter shows, Astros not driven solely by stats — FOX Sports — Mike Fiers celebrates his no-hitter on Friday, which took 134 pitches. — If the Astros are as data-driven as most in the industry believe, why the heck did they allow Mike Fiers to throw 134 pitches in his no-hitter on Friday night?
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Place Jorge Soler, Jason Motte On DL — The Cubs have placed right fielder Jorge Soler and right-hander Jason Motte on the disabled list due to a strained oblique and a strained right shoulder, respectively, tweets Bruce Levine of 670thescore.com. In corresponding moves …
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New York Times:
In Baseball, the Times Are Changing — TRENTON — On the first day that minor league baseball's new rules to speed up the game went into full effect this season, a home-plate umpire ejected the manager of the Class AA Trenton Thunder for arguing. — And what was he arguing about?
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The MMQB:
Fallout, Fall Guys and Fingertips: A Week in the NFL — It's all here, plus notes on a Niner's return and a new MMQB project — Meet the Aussie footballer Jarryd Hayne — The MMQB's Peter King talks with former rugby player and San Francisco 49ers rookie RB Jarryd Hayne.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Piece of concrete falls in Comerica Park concourse — The Tigers say it happened after Sunday's game and no one was hurt — The Detroit Tigers confirmed a piece of concrete fell onto a concourse after Sunday's game at Comerica Park. Nobody was injured and stadium operations will try to pinpoint the cause on Monday.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Olivera might get a little more time in Triple-A — CHICAGO — The Braves haven't announced when Cuban infielder Hector Olivera will be brought up from Triple-A Gwinnett to make his highly anticipated major league debut, but there were indications Sunday that it wouldn't be until later this week, rather than Monday's homestand opener.
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
David Wright set to return from DL — 2h - MLB DAVID WRIGHT JUAN URIBE NEW YORK METS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES + more
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Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
Yankees retire Andy Pettitte's No. 46 — 7h - MLB ANDY PETTITTE NEW YORK YANKEES HOUSTON ASTROS + more
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Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Interested In Drew Stubbs — The Giants have interest in Drew Stubbs, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com (on Twitter). If the Giants were to sign Stubbs, it would have to be on a minor league deal, he adds. — Stubbs cleared waivers Sunday morning after being designated …