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Jerry Beach / UPI:
Philadelphia Phillies earn rare series victory over New York Mets — NEW YORK — It took the Philadelphia Phillies more than a year to win a series against the New York Mets. It took just one night for the Phillies to rediscover the middle of their lineup and find a second closer.
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Phillies, Braves still stuck at bottom of NL East — PHILADELPHIA — The National League East bottom-feeders from 2016 haven't really done much in the first 2 1/2 weeks of 2017 to prove they won't be there again. — The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves open a three-game set …
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Yoenis Cespedes leaves with hamstring cramp as Mets lose for fifth time in six games
Yoenis Cespedes leaves with hamstring cramp as Mets lose for fifth time in six games
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Associated Press:
Bruce powers Mets past Phillies 5-4 to stop 4-game slide
Bruce powers Mets past Phillies 5-4 to stop 4-game slide
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Fred Kerber / New York Post:
A Jay Bruce tour de force blasts away Mets' pain
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Jay Bruce carries Mets with pair of homers, 5 RBIs to beat Phillies
Jay Bruce carries Mets with pair of homers, 5 RBIs to beat Phillies
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias could be placed on 7-day concussion DL — The Detroit Tigers were swept in St. Petersburg by the Tampa Bay Rays. Anthony Fenech breaks it all down. Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press — CONNECT — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Some 12 hours after taking a knee …
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Sources: Tigers to call up Joe Jimenez, put Jose Iglesias on DL
Greg Auman / UPI:
Tampa Bay Rays edge Detroit Tigers on wild final play in ninth inning
Tampa Bay Rays edge Detroit Tigers on wild final play in ninth inning
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Ausmus: Upton (forearm) likely done for Tigers-Rays series
Ausmus: Upton (forearm) likely done for Tigers-Rays series
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
David Freese, World Series hero, finds greater triumph in depression battle — ST. LOUIS - The World Series ring sits just a couple of miles away, in a bank security deposit box, but David Freese hasn't even seen it, let alone worn it, in five years. — The World Series MVP trophy …
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Cubs World Series title rings doing big business for Jostens — Chicago Cubs fans continue to prove they can't get enough championship gear — even the most expensive type. — Jostens started selling World Series Champion jewelry, including rings, on April 12, and in the first full week of sales …
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5 Reasons the Chicago Cubs Will Repeat in 2017
5 Reasons the Chicago Cubs Will Repeat in 2017
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Peralta goes to DL; Carpenter at 3B ‘an option’ — St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jhonny Peralta misplays a ground ball off the bat of Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suarez for an error in the sixth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Chicago Bulls:
Rajon Rondo Injury Update — Rajon Rondo injured his right hand in Game 2 at Boston on Tuesday night. Rondo underwent a subsequent exam and x-rays that confirmed a thumb fracture. Surgery is not required for this injury, and he is out indefinitely.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' season-ticket wait list is no more — Dodgers attendance is down this season, leaving plenty of tickets available for upcoming games. (Christina House / For The Times) — The Dodgers' waiting list for season tickets is no more. — After three years in which the Dodgers capped season tickets …
Marc Berman / New York Post:
Carmelo Anthony-to-Celtics scenario picking up steam … With the Celtics fading in the first round, the chances of Carmelo Anthony wearing green are increasing. — According to an NBA source, the Celtics coaching staff was in favor of trading for Anthony at the trade deadline …
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Bill Baer / NBCSports.com:
Nationals take Blake Treinen out of the closer's role — MASN's Dan Kolko reports that Nationals manager Dusty Baker has taken Blake Treinen out of the closer's role. He'll go with a combination of Shawn Kelley and Koda Glover in save situations for now. However, as Kolko notes …
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Source: Cuban OF Robert cleared to sign May 20 — The top prospect in Cuba is one step closer to fulfilling his big league dream. — Top Cuban outfield prospect Luis Robert, 19, was declared a free agent by Major League Baseball on Thursday, according to a source.
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WhiteSoxTalk / CSN Chicago:
Preview: White Sox welcome Indians to town tonight on CSN Plus — The White Sox take on the Cleveland Indians tonight, and you can catch all the action on CSN Plus and live streaming on CSNChicago.com and the NBC Sports App. — Coverage begins with White Sox Pregame Live at 6:30 p.m …
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Patrick Mooney / CSN Chicago:
Cubs rearranging rotation means Jon Lester won't face Red Sox and pitch this time at Fenway Park — Jon Lester won't make his dramatic return to the Fenway Park mound after an April that has already seen the $155 million ace get the Opening Night assignment and start the game …
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