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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Jose Reyes to return to original MLB team in deal with Mets, per source  —  ATLANTA — Shortly after Jose Reyes becomes a free agent at 1 p.m. ET Saturday, the New York Mets are expected to sign the 33-year-old shortstop, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
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Mets sign shortstop Jose Reyes to minor league contract  —  ATLANTA (AP) The New York Mets have signed shortstop Jose Reyes to a minor league contract.  —  Reyes, 33, played primarily at shortstop for the Mets from 2003-11, but may be used in a utility role in his reunion with the team.
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Mets making plans for life with Jose Reyes … ATLANTA — Jose Reyes isn't in a Mets uniform yet.  And until 1 p.m. Saturday, when he's expected to be released by the Rockies and become a free agent, teams can't even broach contract terms with him.  —  Yet Mets manager Terry Collins spoke …
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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Heyman: Mets reunion with Jose Reyes likely
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and MLB Daily Dish
Newsday:
Jose Reyes-Mets reunion growing more likely, source says
Discussion: NBCSports.com
Associated Press:
Gausman, Orioles Defeat Rays 5-0 in Opener of Doubleheader  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 25, 2016, 4:04 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BALTIMORE — Kevin Gausman took a two-hitter into the eighth inning to earn his first win of the season, and the Baltimore Orioles extended Tampa Bay's losing streak …
Associated Press:
Tomas Hits 2 HRs, D-Backs Rally to Beat Rockies 10-9  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 25, 2016, 2:25 A.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Arizona's defense nearly cost it a win until Rickie Weeks Jr. came through with a game-saving play.  —  Weeks made a leaping catch of Nick Hundley's drive …
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Sign Fifth Overall Pick Corey Ray  —  The Brewers have announced that they've signed fifth overall draft pick Corey Ray, an outfielder from Louisville.  Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports tweets that Ray will receive $4.125MM, giving the Brewers a modest savings against the $4,382,200 slot value of the fifth overall pick.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Minor MLB Transactions: 6/25/16  —  Here are today's minor moves from around the league.  — The Reds have announced that they've released righty Steve Delabar, who allowed six runs and ten walks in eight innings of work this season before being outrighted in May.
Discussion: Purple Row
Associated Press:
Byung Ho Park Learning Two New Languages in MLB Rookie Year  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 25, 2016, 2:01 P.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — Byung Ho Park is trying to learn not one, but two new languages in his first MLB season.  —  The first baseman and designated hitter from Seoul, South Korea …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets To Promote Brandon Nimmo, Will Option Michael Conforto  —  The Mets will promote outfield prospect Brandon Nimmo, Jeremiah Johnke of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle (Nimmo's hometown paper) tweets.  He will take the roster spot of Michael Conforto, who will be optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas, as MLB.com's Anthony DiComo tweets.
Associated Press:
Resurgent Peavy Leads Giants Past Phillies, 5-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 25, 2016, 2:04 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Jake Peavy threw seven strong innings in another solid start, Brandon Belt hit a three-run double and Angel Pagan had three hits as the San Francisco Giants defeated …
Associated Press:
Lind's 3-Run Homer Gives Mariners 4-3 Win Over Cardinals  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 25, 2016, 1:25 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Adam Lind hit a game-winning three-run home run in the ninth inning off St. Louis closer Trevor Rosenthal, and the Seattle Mariners rallied for a 4-3 win …
Associated Press:
Red Sox Rally With 4 Runs in 9th for 8-7 Win Over Rangers  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 25, 2016, 12:22 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Mookie Betts hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and Dustin Pedroia scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch as the Boston Red Sox rallied …
 
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