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11:35 AM ET, June 25, 2016

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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
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Expected To Sign Jose Reyes
Newsday:
Jose Reyes-Mets reunion growing more likely, source says
Discussion: NBCSports.com
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
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 …
Discussion: Arizona Republic and Purple Row
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 …
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:
Springer Hits Slam as Astros Pound Royals, Volquez 13-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 24, 2016, 11:31 P.M. E.D.T.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — George Springer hit a grand slam and a triple in Houston's nine-run first inning against Edinson Volquez, and the Astros routed the Kansas City Royals 13-4 on Friday night.
Associated Press:
Kipnis Triples Twice, Indians Beat Tigers 7-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 24, 2016, 10:25 P.M. E.D.T.  —  DETROIT — Jason Kipnis hit two of Cleveland's four triples and the Indians continued their season-long dominance of the Detroit Tigers with a 7-4 victory Friday night.
Associated Press:
Betances, Miller, Chapman Perfect Again, Yanks Top Twins 5-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 24, 2016, 11:31 P.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — Aroldis Chapman reared back and fired strike after strike at the Minnesota Twins.  —  Eduardo Escobar swung past pitches of 101 mph, 102 and 102.
Discussion: The Republic and Pinstripe Alley
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros To Promote A.J. Reed  —  The Astros are set to promote highly-regarded first base prospect A.J. Reed, according to 1250 Sports Talk Radio.  Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle confirmed the move via Twitter.  —  Reed, 23, is one of the game's best-regarded first base prospects.
Bill Plunkett / L.A. Daily News:
Another setback for LA Dodgers pitching staff  —  PITTSBURGH >> There is another crack in the Dodgers' pitching plans.  —  Right-hander Frankie Montas — potentially a hard-throwing option for either the starting rotation or the bullpen — has been sidelined with a cracked rib on his right side …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Option Nori Aoki  —  The Mariners have optioned outfielder Nori Aoki to Triple-A, the club announced.  His service time means that he had to clear revocable option waivers first, but couldn't elect free agency without sacrificing his guaranteed salary.  —  [Related: Updated Mariners Depth Chart]
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
 
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