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Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Steven Matz ‘feeling healthy and feeling good’ — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — While Tim Tebow was going through his publicity-generating first baseball day with the Mets Monday, a few fields over a lefthander who could actually help them this season was doing his own lonely workout.
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Syndergaard last man standing in Mets' rotation — NEW YORK — Four young pitchers helped the New York Mets reach the World Series last season. — , Stats LLC — NEW YORK — Four young pitchers helped the New York Mets reach the World Series last season. — Only one has not spent time on the disabled list this season.
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Talking Chop and Amazin' Avenue
ESPN:
Steven Matz (shoulder) could pitch this week
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Amazin' Avenue, New York Daily News, Newsday, New Jersey Online and MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Ynoa steps up as Mets beat Twins 3-2 for 3-game sweep
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Faith and Fear in Flushing, ESPN and Sportsnet.ca
Associated Press:
Garcia, Wisler Pace Braves in Rain-Shortened Win
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Federal Baseball and Talking Chop
Pat James / MLB.com:
Nats eye postseason in final Turner Field tilt
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Federal Baseball, MLB Trade Rumors and Talking Chop
Greg Goldstein / Fox Sports:
Arizona Diamondbacks: Team Fires Top Executive; Changes Coming? — Amid rapid speculation of a front office shakeup, the Arizona Diamondbacks have informed their Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations, De Jon Watson, that his 2017 contract option will not be picked up.
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Associated Press:
Diamondbacks cut ties with De Jon Watson; Tony La Russa says he may be next — PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are parting with senior vice president of baseball operations De Jon Watson, and chief baseball officer Tony La Russa said he and general manager Dave Stewart may also be fired after the season.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks to cut ties with De Jon Watson
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MLB Daily Dish, Todays Knuckleball, MLB Trade Rumors, AZ Snake Pit and Baseball Think Factory
Associated Press:
Ventura Posts 1st Complete-Game Win, Royals Beat White Sox — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Yordano Ventura kept his pitch count down, which enabled him to go nine innings for the first time in the majors. — Ventura picked up his first complete-game victory, Kendrys Morales hit a three-run homer …
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals manager Ned Yost reaches another goal by adding 1,000 wins to his World Series title — The lineup cards are framed and mounted on the far side of Ned Yost's office, covering much of the available wall space above a dark leather couch. There are five of them in all …
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Beyond the Box Score and Royals Review
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
A Q&A with Mark Teixeira as his excellent career comes to an end — Mark Teixeira opens up about his career, the state of baseball and more. — (Adam Hunger/Getty Images)) — He is not as famous as David Ortiz, not as notorious as Alex Rodriguez. Mark Teixeira, too, is retiring …
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MLB Trade Rumors, Pinstripe Alley and FenwayNation
Kyle Glaser / Baseball America:
Vin Scully Is Ending Where It Began Vin Scully's Final Games — Vin Scully has been broadcasting Dodgers games longer than there have been 50 United States. — It's true. Hawaii and Alaska became full members of the union in 1959, nine years after Scully began calling games for the then-Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Yahoo Sports
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Massive Tie Scenarios — A three-way tie for the NL Wild Card remains the most likely massive tie scenario. It can happen with as many as 91 wins: — NL Wild Card Tie Possibility — Team — Record — Mets — 11-2 — Giants — 12-1 — Cardinals — 13-0
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Camden Chat and Over the Monster
Tampa Bay Times:
Rays lose to Orioles but encouraged by competitive play (w/video) — BALTIMORE — Coming close didn't make it any better for the Rays as they trudged out of the Camden Yards clubhouse after Sunday's 2-1 loss. But they had reason to feel good about how they showed against two AL playoff contenders …
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MLB Trade Rumors
Bart Hubbuch / New York Post:
Disgusted Saints accuse Odell Beckham of cheating — More On: — Cheating is as much a part of Odell Beckham Jr.'s game as highlight-reel catches and incredible athleticism. — So said a frustrated Saints defense Sunday after Beckham was one of the standouts in a 16-13 Giants victory …
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ProFootballTalk and NESN.com
Mary Kay Cabot / Plain Dealer:
Josh McCown's shoulder injury believed to be serious; Cody Kessler says he's ready, but Browns will explore options — Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown prepares to get hit by Baltimore Ravens defensive end Timmy Jernigan in the second half of the home opener.
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ProFootballTalk, USA Today, WCMH-TV and NESN.com
