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Kelly Johnson's Homer in 11th Gives Mets 1-0 Win Over Braves — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 25, 2016, 10:54 P.M. E.D.T. — ATLANTA — Pinch-hitter Kelly Johnson lined a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the New York Mets outlasted the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Saturday night.
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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Mets demote slumping Michael Conforto, promote Brandon Nimmo
Mets demote slumping Michael Conforto, promote Brandon Nimmo
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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Jose Reyes to return to original MLB team in deal with Mets, per source
Jose Reyes to return to original MLB team in deal with Mets, per source
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Yahoo Sports:
Sources: KD to host free-agent meetings starting July 1 — Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant is planning to host free-agency meetings at a singular location starting July 1, league sources told The Vertical. — Durant's representatives at Roc Nation are working to solidify invitations …
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Sam Amick / USA Today:
Who's in, who's likely out in Kevin Durant sweepstakes — Know this much about the Kevin Durant free agency sweepstakes that have already unofficially begun: he wouldn't be taking a single meeting outside of Oklahoma City if he already knew what jersey he planned on wearing next season.
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Andrew Keh / New York Times:
LeBron James Opts for Summer Vacation Instead of Summer Olympics — LeBron James has decided not to play for the United States at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, according to his agent, Rich Paul. — “I could use the rest,” James told Cleveland.com, which first reported James's decision.
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Central Notes: Gordon, Kuhl, Putnam — The Royals have announced that they've activated Alex Gordon from the DL and optioned fellow outfielder Brett Eibner to Triple-A Omaha. (The move is now reflected in Roster Resource's Royals Depth Chart.) Gordon had been out since late May with a broken bone in his wrist.
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Pete Rose Added to Reds' Hall of Fame in Long-Awaited Moment — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 25, 2016, 4:49 P.M. E.D.T. — CINCINNATI — Pete Rose joked about his hair and his age. He reminisced about all those wins with the Big Red Machine. There was one thing that the hits king …
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Orioles Hit 4 HRs to Beat Rays 8-6 for Doubleheader Sweep — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 25, 2016, 10:36 P.M. E.D.T. — BALTIMORE — Matt Wieters hit two homers, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a four-run deficit to beat Tampa Bay 8-6 Saturday night for a doubleheader sweep that extended the Rays' losing streak to 10 games.
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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.
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Mets making plans for life with Jose Reyes
Mets making plans for life with Jose Reyes
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Lindor's HRs, Carrasco's Shutout Help Indians Win 8th in Row — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 25, 2016, 8:40 P.M. E.D.T. — DETROIT — When Carlos Carrasco shrugged off a rising pitch count and went back to the mound in the ninth inning, teammate Francisco Lindor was impressed.
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Bullpen Brilliant Again as Yankees Edge Twins 2-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 25, 2016, 4:46 P.M. E.D.T. — NEW YORK — Starlin Castro drove home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning with a sharp one-hopper scored an error on shortstop Eduardo Escobar, and the New York Yankees edged …
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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 …
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Bour and Stanton Each Drive in 3, Marlins Top Cubs 9-6 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 25, 2016, 8:16 P.M. E.D.T. — MIAMI — Ichiro Suzuki slapped a ground ball toward the left side of the infield, then hustled down the line to first just in case the throw didn't get there in time.
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John Hickey / Inside the A's:
Dillon Overton proved himself to Daniel Mengden long ago — The first time Daniel Mengden saw Dillon Overton, he had an idea the left-hander had the chance to be a impact pitcher. — Current A's starter Mengden was a freshman at Texas A&M and Overton was a sophomore at Oklahoma …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Designate Alfredo Gonzalez For Assignment — The Astros have designated catcher Alfredo Gonzalez for assignment, as Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle tweets. The move clears 40-man roster space for first baseman A.J. Reed, whose promotion is now official.