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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mickey Callaway had way too much faith in the Mets bullpen — ATLANTA - What a meltdown. — After a succession of odd moves by Mets manager Mickey Callaway, Seth Lugo was trusted with a one-run Mets lead to start the seventh inning. Instead of slamming the door, Lugo held open batting practice …
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Charles Odum / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Braves jump on Seth Lugo for 5 runs in 7th, beat Mets 6-4 — Tyler Flowers drove in a tiebreaking run with an infield hit, and the — Seth Lugo in the seventh and survived a ninth-inning scare in a 6-4 win over the — New York Mets on Wednesday night.
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Talking Chop and Amazin' Avenue
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Zack Wheeler has a rough night out against the Braves — ATLANTA - Pitching in his home state may have induced nostalgia, but it certainly did not inspire results for Zack Wheeler on a humid 94-degree night at SunTrust Park. — The right-hander got lit up by a potent Braves lineup …
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Metsmerized Online
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
With Jeff McNeil headed to IL, Ruben Tejada rejoins Mets
With Jeff McNeil headed to IL, Ruben Tejada rejoins Mets
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Metsmerized Online
Associated Press:
Mets' McNeil goes down with hamstring injury
Mets' McNeil goes down with hamstring injury
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Faith and Fear in Flushing
Tim Healey / Newsday:
After hot stretch, Mets suddenly drop second straight with loss to Braves
After hot stretch, Mets suddenly drop second straight with loss to Braves
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Atlanta Braves on Yahoo! …
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Jeff McNeil leaves game in 9th inning with apparent hamstring injury
Jeff McNeil leaves game in 9th inning with apparent hamstring injury
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MLB Baseball News …, Amazin' Avenue and MLB Trade Rumors
Michael Wagaman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Chapman homers twice, Bailey strong as A's hold off Giants — Matt Chapman homered twice, including a pivotal drive in the ninth inning that followed a late collapse by Oakland's bullpen, and the — San Francisco Giants 9-5 on Wednesday. — Homer Bailey pitched seven scoreless innings and singled twice.
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Athletics Nation and McCovey Chronicles
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Put Sandoval On IL, Activate Dickerson — 2:20pm: The Giants announced that Sandoval has indeed been placed on the injured list due to elbow inflammation. Outfielder Alex Dickerson has been reinstated from the IL in a corresponding roster move, although Dickerson is not in today's lineup.
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McCovey Chronicles
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's Jurickson Profar told role to be reduced; 'I'm OK with it,' he says — With the addition of Corban Joseph to the A's, Jurickson Profar is being pushed far into the background. And it's official: Before Wednesday's 9-5 win over the Giants at Oracle Park, manager Bob Melvin spoke to Profar about his greatly reduced role.
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MLB Trade Rumors and Athletics Nation
ESPN:
Arrieta likely to have season-ending procedure — Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Jake Arrieta has been placed on the injured list and said he'll likely have surgery for a bone spur in his right elbow. — “I would have liked it to go differently,” Arrieta told reporters Wednesday.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jake Arrieta's Season Likely Over — The Phillies have placed right-hander Jake Arrieta on the 10-day injured list, and Arrieta himself told reporters today that his season is likely over (Twitter link via Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune). “I'll probably miss the remainder of the season …
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MLB Baseball News …
Lance Hornby / Toronto Sun:
Rookie Bo Bichette keeps rolling, but Rangers down Blue Jays — Bo Bichette kept his on-base streak going, but the Toronto Blue Jays lost their long ball power in Wednesday afternoon's series' finale against the Texas Rangers. — Toronto, scattering six hits, fell 7-3 at the Rogers Centre …
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Bluebird Banter
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Ian Harrison / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Andrus gets 4 hits, Rangers beat Jays 7-3 to avoid sweep
Andrus gets 4 hits, Rangers beat Jays 7-3 to avoid sweep
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Lone Star Ball
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
A case for Rays' defense with Kevin Kiermaier, Willy Adames in lead roles — Centerfielder's usual strong play and improved work by the young shortstop makes Rays one of AL's tidiest clubs. — SAN DIEGO - Kevin Kiermaier was doing Kevin Kiermaier things again late Monday night.
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DRaysBay
Dave Skretta / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Hudson solid, Cardinals crack Keller in 6-0 rout of Royals — Dakota Hudson tossed six innings of five-hit ball, — Brad Keller allowed a no-hit bid to crumble in spectacular fashion, and St. Louis went on to beat Kansas City 6-0 on Wednesday night for a two-game sweep.
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Viva El Birdos and Royals Review
Dan Greenspan / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Pujols sets career hit mark for foreign-born players in win — Albert Pujols had two hits and three RBIs Wednesday and set the major league record for career hits by a foreign-born player, leading the — Los Angeles Angels to a 7-4 victory over the — Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Bucs Dugout
Larry Fleisher / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Sanchez, Yankees beat Orioles for 16th straight time, 6-5 — Gary Sanchez hit a three-run homer and the — Baltimore Orioles for the 16th straight time this season, winning 6-5 Wednesday in their final meeting this year. — The Yankees went 17-2 against the O's, their most wins versus …
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Camden Chat and Pinstripe Alley