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Mets snap 5-game skid with 5-3 win over Nationals — Once they were informed no change was imminent in the dugout, the New York Mets looked a lot more relaxed at the plate. — Amed Rosario and Pete Alonso homered in the first inning as the Mets, after learning embattled manager Mickey Callaway …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Seth Lugo hits IL with right shoulder tendinitis; Robinson Cano sprints to second faster than ever — Buried in the avalanche of news on Monday afternoon was an injury that resulted in a major blow to the Mets bullpen. — Seth Lugo was placed on the 10-day injured list …
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
Mets down Nationals to end five-game losing streak
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Amazin' Avenue
Todd Dybas / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
How MLB managers feeling heat, including Nationals' Davey Martinez, block it out
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
Mets become first team to be swept by Marlins this season in 3-0 loss
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Federal Baseball, MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors, Amazin' Avenue, Halos Heaven and New York Post
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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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
New Yankees' Aaron Judge update: Star passes hurdle on way to return
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MLB Trade Rumors
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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South Side Sox and The Crawfish Boxes
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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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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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees' B-Bombers thrive despite limited time in majors, injuries, rain delays and now charter plane snafus
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yankees are ready to romp after seizing division lead
Yankees are ready to romp after seizing division lead
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MLB Baseball News …, Camden Chat 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
Braves, Mariners Swap Jesse Biddle, Anthony Swarzak
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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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Bluebird Banter and Elko Daily Free Press
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Red Sox Activate David Price From Injured List
Red Sox Activate David Price From Injured List
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MLB Baseball News …
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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MLB Baseball News …, Yahoo! Sports, MLB Daily Dish and Amazin' Avenue
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