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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Wang out at least 10 weeks - likely more — This from the Yankees: — INJURY UPDATE ON RHP CHIEN-MING WANG — RHP Chien-Ming Wang was examined today at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia Medical Center by Yankees Team Physician, Dr. Stuart Hershon and Dr. Justin Greisberg, Foot and Ankle Specialist.
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Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Steinbrenner: NL responsible for Wang injury — Yankees ace Chien-Ming Wang is likely done for the year after suffering a sprain to his Lisfranc ligament and a tear to another tendon. (Newsday / Audrey C. Tiernan) — Hank Steinbrenner knows where to place the blame for Chien-Ming Wang's devastating foot injury:
MLB.com:
Injury update on RHP Chien-Ming Wang — RHP Chien-Ming Wang was examined today at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia Medical Center by Yankees Team Physician, Dr. Stuart Hershon and Dr. Jason Greisberg, Foot and Ankle Specialist. — Imaging studies revealed a mid-foot sprain …
ESPN.com:
Foot injury to sideline Yankees' Wang until Sept. — NEW YORK — Yankees ace Chien-Ming Wang is expected to be sidelined until at least September after injuring his foot running the bases, prompting club co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner to chastise the National League for playing without a designated hitter.
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Mets name Manuel interim manager — Randolph, two coaches let go after win over Angels — ANAHEIM — What took months to develop and weeks to transpire has now become official. The Mets dismissed Willie Randolph and two coaches early Tuesday morning, bringing an abrupt end to the speculation that had enveloped the team all month.
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Will Leitch / Deadspin:
Naked People Are Stridently Anti-Willie Randolph — We don't deal with a lot of public relations people around here, which is one of the many pleasures of writing on the Internets. (For now.) But for some reason, we are on the mailing list for Rick's Cabaret in New York City — we don't know why!
Will Carroll / Unfiltered:
Breaking: Peterson (UPDATE - NOT!) Fired — Sources tell me that Rick Peterson has been fired as pitching coach of the New York Mets. As yet, this cannot be confirmed, though reports this weekend have been leaning this way. We'll know more shortly. — UPDATE: The sources were both incorrect.
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Mets fire Willie Randolph — ANAHEIM - The Mets have fired manager Willie Randolph, pitching coach Rick Peterson and first base coach Tom Nieto, the team announced shortly after 3 a.m. Eastern time Tuesday. — Bench coach Jerry Manuel has been named the team's interim manager …
Mel Antonen / USA Today:
Phillies' Howard goes deep twice in blasting of Red Sox — PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard hit two home runs and then legged out a triple to lead the Philadelphia Phillies' 8-2 victory against the Boston Red Sox Monday at Citizens Bank Park. — Howard was coming off his best three-game series of the season …
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Dave / U.S.S. Mariner:
Bavasi Fired … The M's have fired General Manager Bill Bavasi. News conference shortly. — Lee Pelekoudas will take over as the interim GM and “a search for the new General Manager will begin immediately”. With as bad as this season has gone, it's unlikely that they'll promote anyone …
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Tim Booth / Associated Press:
Mariners move Suzuki back to RF — SEATTLE (AP)—With his team in huge trouble, Seattle Mariners manager John McLaren decided he's going to start tinkering. His first move: sliding Ichiro Suzuki back into right field. — Suzuki was back in his corner outfield spot for the first time since …
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Associated Press:
Top-Seeded Miami Survives and Advances — OMAHA (AP) — Jemile Weeks hit his second home run of the College World Series and closer Carlos Gutierrez worked out of a bases-loaded situation in the ninth inning as Miami held off Florida State, 7-5, in an elimination game on Monday.
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Associated Press:
OF Gibbons agrees to minor-league deal — CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP)—Jay Gibbons agreed Monday to a contract with the minor league Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League after searching for 2 1/2 months and failing to get an offer from any major league team.
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
postGame: Mets 9 Angels 6 — The Mets (34-35) defeated the Angels (42-29) by the score of 9 to 6 in Anaheim tonight. — For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv. — However, in case you missed it, know that Mike Pelfrey pitched very, very well through six full innings …
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Clippard optioned to Triple-A Columbus — Nationals right-hander sent down to make room for Lo Duca — SEATTLE — The Nationals optioned right-hander Tyler Clippard to Triple-A Columbus on Monday evening and were expected to activate catcher Paul Lo Duca from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Murton to be called up; Patterson likely out — Right-handed bat helps fill hole in the outfield — Matt Murton will get another chance to prove he's a major-league player this week when the Cubs recall him from Triple-A Iowa before Tuesday's game at Tampa Bay.
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