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New York Daily News:
Kelly Johnson smacks solo shot in 11th to lift Mets over Braves, 1-0  —  ATLANTA — So when exactly can Jose Reyes be ready?  That must have been somewhere in the back of Jacob deGrom's mind as the Mets' right-hander battled through another start in which he did not get any run support.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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Associated Press:
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.
Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Mets demote slumping Michael Conforto, promote Brandon Nimmo
Discussion: ESPN
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Designate Curtis Partch For Assignment  —  The Pirates have announced a trio of roster moves, selecting the contract of righty Chad Kuhl from Triple-A so Kuhl can start tonight's game against the Dodgers.  In corresponding moves, southpaw Kyle Lobstein was optioned to Triple …
Discussion: True Blue LA
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Place Stephen Strasburg On 15-Day DL With Upper Back Strain  —  The Nationals have announced that ace Stephen Strasburg has been placed on the 15-day DL (retroactive to June 16) with an upper back strain.  A corresponding move will be made on Monday to fill Strasburg's 25-man roster spot.
Associated Press:
Andrus, Desmond help lead Rangers to 10-3 win over Red Sox … ARLINGTON, Texas — After Elvis Andrus cleared the bases with a triple and scored on a wild pitch, the Texas Rangers held on to their big lead this time against the Boston Red Sox.  —  Andrus had the bases-loaded triple to the wall …
Discussion: Over the Monster and FenwayNation
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals notes: Cards take Rosenthal out of closer role  —  SEATTLE  • After several weeks of insisting and believing that Trevor Rosenthal could “get right” while still pitching in the ninth inning, the Cardinals told their All-Star closer Saturday that they were changing their approach.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Rupp Homers Against Bumgarner as Phillies Beat Giants 3-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 26, 2016, 1:15 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Cameron Rupp chased Madison Bumgarner with a two-run homer in Philadelphia's three-run seventh inning, helping the Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Saturday night.
George A. King III / New York Post:
Cubs scouts getting close look at Yankees' bullpen dominance  —  More On:  —  If the time arrives when the Yankees let other clubs know they are willing to trade one or two members of the Holy Trinity of Smoke, the Cubs will be prepared.  —  On Friday night, the Cubs had three scouts …
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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Final: Andrew McCutchen homers twice as Pirates beat Dodgers again, 6-1  —  PITTSBURGH - Andrew McCutchen hit two home runs and drove in four runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they handed the Dodgers a second consecutive defeat, 6-1, Saturday night at PNC Park.
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.
Discussion: Hoops Rumors, NESN.com and Yahoo Sports
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.
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.
Fox Sports:
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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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Jose Reyes to return to original MLB team in deal with Mets, per source
 
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