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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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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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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Mets demote slumping Michael Conforto, promote Brandon Nimmo
Mets demote slumping Michael Conforto, promote Brandon Nimmo
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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