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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Judge, Gregorius, Tulo making progress for Yanks — BALTIMORE — The New York Yankees made a series of positive steps on the injury front Monday, with encouraging news about outfielder Aaron Judge, shortstop Didi Gregorius and infielder Troy Tulowitzki. — Several hours before Monday's series opener …
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Associated Press:
Gregorius plays for 1st time since TJ surgery — TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius played five innings of defense and went 2-for-4 with a walk Monday at extended spring training in his first game action since Tommy John surgery on Oct. 17. — “It was good,” Gregorius said.
Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
New Yankees' Aaron Judge update: Star passes hurdle on way to return — BALTIMORE — When it comes to progress for injured Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge, even the littlest progress can feel like a huge deal. The team has been mostly mum on Judge's left oblique strain, terming it only as …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees' B-Bombers thrive despite limited time in majors, injuries, rain delays and now charter plane snafus — BALTIMORE — Gio Urshela was back in the lineup and after a charter plane snafu that required the Yankees to bus down here for their series against the Orioles, this resilient group was looking to just keep things going.
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets finally find something to celebrate — Chaos enveloped the Mets as they prepared for a seven-game homestand on Monday. Rumors about Mickey Callaway's potential firing were shut down, Yoenis Cespedes broke an ankle on his ranch in Port St. Lucie, the bullpen suffered a major blow …
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Mets down Nationals to end five-game losing streak — Amed Rosario and Pete Alonso hit first-inning home runs Monday night as New York Mets never trailed while snapping a five-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals in the opener of a four-game series.
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Amazin' Avenue
Todd Dybas / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
How MLB managers feeling heat, including Nationals' Davey Martinez, block it out
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NBCSports.com and Federal Baseball
Justin Toscano / NorthJersey.com:
Mets become first team to be swept by Marlins this season in 3-0 loss
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors, Federal Baseball, Amazin' Avenue, Halos Heaven and New York Post
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Cubs' Kris Bryant is punishing opponents again: 'I'm a whole lot smarter' — Kris Bryant was not among the 11 buzzworthy players on the podium for Major League Baseball's promotional spot that urged all to “Let the kids play.” — For now, he's not on anyone's short list for National League MVP …
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Phillies Nation
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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yankees are ready to romp after seizing division lead
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MLB Baseball News … and True Blue LA
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
As Braves mix and match bullpen, Swarzak presents opportunity — Like sands through the hourglass, so are the arms of the Braves bullpen, apparently. — They welcomed another ingredient to their bullpen mix Monday, acquiring veteran righty Anthony Swarzak from Seattle in exchange …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves, Mariners Swap Jesse Biddle, Anthony Swarzak — 1:13pm: The Mariners are sending around $2MM to the Braves in the trade to balance out the difference in salary, tweets MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Paired with the remaining money that would've been allocated for Biddle's pre-arb salary …
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U.S.S. Mariner, MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop and MLB Daily Dish
Hanford Sentinel:
Toronto faces off against Boston in division matchup — Boston Red Sox (24-22, third in the AL East) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (19-27, fourth in the AL East) — LINE: Blue Jays favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 9 1/2 runs — BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will host Boston in a matchup of division rivals.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Activate David Price From Injured List
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Hall-bound Hamilton talks life without baseball. Is he winning addiction battle? — Josh Hamilton will be inducted to the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, along with former Arlington mayor Richard Greene, on Aug. 17 before a game against Minnesota Twins, so get tickets now.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Josh Hamilton headed to Texas Rangers Hall of Fame in August
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KHOU-TV:
Chavis homers, Red Sox snap Astros' 10-game win streak — “They played better today, they outhit us, but our at-bats against Sale were good,” Astros manager AJ Hinch said. “We'll see him again in five days.” — Author: The Associated Press — BOSTON — Michael Chavis pointed …
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Associated Press:
Anderson leaves with cervical strain, A's beat Indians 6-4 — Brett Anderson had a quick reaction when the baseball and both pieces of a broken bat came sailing at him in the fifth inning. — Get out of the way. — Oakland's left-hander managed to do that, but left the game …
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Let's Go Tribe
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks send right-hander Zack Godley back to the bullpen — SAN DIEGO — For the second time in less than three weeks, the Diamondbacks have demoted right-hander Zack Godley to the bullpen. — Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Godley did not “entirely” meet his expectations upon returning …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yoenis Cespedes Fractures Ankle In Accident At His Ranch — Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes suffered “ankle fractures” in an accident at his ranch in Port St. Lucie over the weekend, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen announced Monday afternoon. Additional information was not provided …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Bullpen failure wraps up rough trip for reeling Cardinals — ARLINGTON, TEXAS — In the clubhouse hours before it happened, Cardinals manager Mike Shildt leaned forward toward his desk and pointed to the exact spot in the Rangers' lineup that, if the game went as hoped, Andrew Miller would be waiting to face in the seventh inning.
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