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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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Marc Carig / Newsday:
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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.
Discussion: newsofchicago.com and USA Today
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.
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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Mets demote slumping Michael Conforto, promote Brandon Nimmo
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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 …
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.
Associated Press:
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 …
Discussion: The Republic and Red Reporter
Associated Press:
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 …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and The Republic
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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 …
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 …
Associated Press:
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.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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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