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Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Reyes watches and learns for Mets — At about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, a Mets video assistant tapped Jose Reyes on the shoulder, an alert that the shortstop's order was ready. In the visitors' clubhouse at Yankee Stadium, Reyes walked to the corner, just to your right when you walk in, where players study their past at-bats.
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Christian Red / NY Daily News:
Ump admits he fouled up Delgado home run call — In the end, the home run that wasn't did not play an important role in the outcome of the Mets' 11-2 rout of the Yankees. — But the blown call on a Carlos Delgado fourth-inning shot that bounced off the left field foul pole was still reverberating …
Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Mets dust off foul Yankees — It was never supposed to be this way in the final Subway Series at Yankee Stadium - Met fans hanging around the old park at the end of the abbreviated two-game set watching their team rout the hosts, making more noise than the Yankee faithful.
Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
Blogger claims Yost to be fired — Boston - Somebody named the “Badger Blogger,” who I am told does mainly political postings (I must admit I'm not familiar with the site) posted a blog late Sunday night claiming manager Ned Yost will be relieved of his duties on the team's off day in Pittsburgh today.
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Why Branyan wasn't called up — Boston - Even though …
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Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Lack of multiyear deal doesn't concern Dan Uggla — MIAMI GARDENS - Dan Uggla wasn't particularly disappointed upon learning President of Baseball Operations Larry Beinfest had not recommended additional multiyear signings to owner Jeffrey Loria. — “The whole Hanley [Ramirez] deal was kind of a shock to everybody,” Uggla said.
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ESPN:
Reports: Smoltz return from DL may be delayed — Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz had hoped to return by the end of May from a stint on the disabled list for an inflamed rotator cuff. That plan may have to be put on hold. — “It could be anywhere between the [late May] …
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Associated Press:
Rangers' Blalock moving from third to first base … ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Hank Blalock will move to first base for the Texas Rangers when he returns from the disabled list. — Blalock, a third baseman who has been out since April 26 with a torn left hamstring, volunteered …
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Ortiz Powers Red Sox to Sweep — BOSTON — David Ortiz homered twice and drove in four runs and the Boston Red Sox outslugged the Milwaukee Brewers to complete a sweep of their interleague series with an 11-7 win Sunday despite a subpar outing by ace Josh Beckett.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Strange stats for Giambi — I don't know how long Jason Giambi can keep this up (not that he wants to) but he has more home runs (8) than singles (7) after 43 games. — Barry Bonds did it once, hitting 73 homers in 2001 and collecting only 49 singles all season. Mark McGwire had 65 homers in 1999 and only 58 singles.
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John Hickey / seattlepi.com Mariners blog:
Clement sent down; Vidro back as DH; Reed up — The Mariners came out of their win Sunday over San Diego with a minor surprise. — Rookie catcher Jeff Clement, who was struggling with a .167 batting average in just about two weeks of work, was sent back down to the minor leagues.
Associated Press:
Overbay, Stewart lift Jays by Phils 6-5 — PHILADELPHIA (AP)—A quick two-run deficit, two rain delays and the last game of a grueling 10-game road trip was not enough to deter the Toronto Blue Jays. — In fact, their come-from-behind victory propelled them to .500 at 23-23 for the first time since April 21 on their fifth attempt.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
The latest on A-Rod's rehab — This from the AP in Tampa: — Alex Rodriguez remains on target to rejoin the New York Yankees on Tuesday. — The third baseman, out since April 28 with a strained right quadriceps, hit a grand slam to center field during his 15 at-bats in a simulated game Sunday.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers, Angels can afford to wait on signing players — Smaller-market teams try to lock up their young talent early in hopes of getting a discount on the back end when a player would be eligible for free agency. — By Bill Shaikin, SUNDAY REPORT — It is as if Bud Selig invaded the set of …
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