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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.
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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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Roark Helps Nats End 7-Game Skid With 3-2 Win Over Brewers — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 26, 2016, 5:52 P.M. E.D.T. — MILWAUKEE — Tanner Roark pitched seven shutout innings in place of injured ace Stephen Strasburg, and the Washington Nationals ended a seven-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
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30 for 30 MLB roundup: Pirates' Kuhl at ease with tough debut matchup — PITTSBURGH—The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to win their third straight game tonight against Clayton Kershaw — a difficult assignment considering the Los Angeles Dodgers are 14-1 in Kershaw's starts this season.
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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 …
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Associated Press:
Indians Tag Verlander, Top Tigers Again 9-3 for 9th Straight — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 26, 2016, 4:52 P.M. E.D.T. — DETROIT — Lonnie Chisenhall had four hits, including one of Cleveland's four home runs off Justin Verlander in the fifth inning, and the streaking Indians won …
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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.
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Jake Arrieta to get Coastal Carolina tattoo after losing bet — MIAMI — Reigning National League Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta will have to visit a tattoo artist when the Cubs return to Chicago from their road trip after losing a bet to teammate Tommy La Stella over the College World Series.
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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.
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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 …
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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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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.
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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.
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