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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Why the Mets are a mess — again — The New York Mets, a multibillion-dollar corporation that moonlights as a comedy act, put on their finest show in years Monday. Rampant speculation about the job security of their embattled manager amid a sweep by baseball's worst team was merely the opening set.
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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 …
ABC News:
Mets snap 5-game skid with 5-3 win over Nationals
Mets snap 5-game skid with 5-3 win over Nationals
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MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Seth Lugo hits IL with right shoulder tendinitis; Robinson Cano sprints to second faster than ever
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Mets down Nationals to end five-game losing streak
Mets down Nationals to end five-game losing streak
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USA Today, Federal Baseball and Amazin' Avenue
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yoenis Cespedes Fractures Ankle In Accident At His Ranch
Yoenis Cespedes Fractures Ankle In Accident At His Ranch
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Yahoo! Sports, MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish and Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Marisnick, White homer as Astros beat White Sox 3-0 — Playing without George Springer, who leads the American League with 17 homers, the Astros got pop from the bottom of the lineup to give them at least one homer in 17 straight games. — HOUSTON (AP) - Jake Marisnick and Tyler White homered …
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
White Sox bullpen day results in a 3-0 loss to the Astros — Photos from the White Sox's 3-0 loss to the Astros on May 20, 2019, in Houston. — Jake Marisnick and Tyler White homered and Brad Peacock had another solid start to lead the Astros over the White Sox 3-0 Monday night.
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The Crawfish Boxes and South Side Sox
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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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Didi Gregorius played his first extended spring game post Tommy John surgery
Didi Gregorius played his first extended spring game post Tommy John surgery
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Pinstripe Alley and MLB Baseball News …
Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
New Yankees' Aaron Judge update: Star passes hurdle on way to return
New Yankees' Aaron Judge update: Star passes hurdle on way to return
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Late inning rallies are no problem for Yankees' B-Bombers — BALTIMORE — Injuries? No problem. A power outage? Pshaw, the Yankees will come out and provide more power. Rain delays? The Bombers are waterproof. A broken plane and a three-hour bus trip? These B-Bombers use it as a bonding experience.
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Camden Chat
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Could a Rangers starting pitcher be picked for All-Star Game? Minor's making a great case — Josh Hamilton will be the headliner Aug. 17 as the Texas Rangers add two new members to their Hall of Fame. — The other is Richard Greene, the former Arlington mayor who was a driving force …
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Dallas-Fort Worth Sports News
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Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners rally within run of Rangers, but can't overcome massive early deficit
Mariners rally within run of Rangers, but can't overcome massive early deficit
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MLB Baseball News … and Lookout Landing
Associated Press:
Red Sox, Yankees to face off on turf for 1st time — NEW YORK — The traditional rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will take a radical twist when they meet in London next month: They will play on artificial turf for the first time in their rivalry, covering more than 2,200 games.
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ESPN
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Urias to be reinstated, rejoin Dodgers — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías will be reinstated from administrative leave following a domestic-violence arrest after Major League Baseball did not obtain a security video that allegedly showed the incident, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.
Discussion:
Dodger Blue and MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
Why PECOTA projections were so wrong about the Cubs — Before the 2019 season began, opinions on how the Chicago Cubs would rebound from a disappointing finish to 2018 were varied — but one stood out from the rest. PECOTA, Baseball Prospectus' math-based system, pegged Chicago for 79 wins and a last-place finish in the NL Central.
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
Braves, Mariners Swap Jesse Biddle, Anthony Swarzak
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U.S.S. Mariner, MLB Daily Dish, Talking Chop and MLB Baseball News …
Phil Miller / The Charlotte Observer:
Sano's two-run home run in eighth inning lifts Twins over Angels — The scar on the back of Miguel Sano's lower right leg is deep, dark and horseshoe-shaped, a permanent remnant of the late start he got to this season. “My souvenir,” he said with a laugh. — He's got another nice souvenir now.
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Jean Segura makes up for costly error with key hit for Phillies | Extra Innings — Down to their last out, the Phillies pulled off their most impressive win of the season Monday night, beating the first-place Chicago Cubs, 5-4, in 10 innings at Wrigley Field.
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Philly.com
Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Phils' Arrieta gets standing ovation from Cub fans — CHICAGO — The Philadelphia Phillies' Jake Arrieta no longer calls Wrigley Field his home park, but the denizens there haven't forgotten their former ace, and he hasn't forgotten them. — On Monday, Arrieta made his first start …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Franmil Reyes spoils pitching duel as Luke Weaver, Diamondbacks fall to Padres — SAN DIEGO — Franmil Reyes was not interested in a pitching duel at Petco Park. — After 5 2/3 innings of one-hit ball from Diamondbacks right-hander Luke Weaver, Padres third baseman Greg Garcia notched …
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