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ESPN:
Source: Fehr to leave job after 25 years — Don Fehr is stepping down as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a position he's held since the mid-1980s, a source tells ESPN. — Fehr will be replaced by general counsel Michael Weiner, pending board approval, the source said.
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
‘Regular genius’ to be next union chief — Likable, respected Weiner in line to succeed Fehr as head of MLB Players Association … Michael Weiner, the man in line to succeed Donald Fehr as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, has a fondness for Bruce Springsteen.
Surfing the Mets:
Breaking: Beltran could be headed to DL — Breaking news: Carlos Beltran may be headed to the disabled list with an ailing right knee. That would allow the Mets to return Fernando Martinez to the majors despite spending less than 10 days with Buffalo. — UPDATE: The Daily News has learned …
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MLB.com:
Mets add RHP Elmer Dessens and LHP Pat Misch — Option LHP Ken Takahashi to Buffalo, designate INF Wilson Valdez for assignment — FLUSHING, N.Y., — The New York Mets today announced that they recalled lefthanded pitcher Pat Misch from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League and selected …
Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Ervin Santana is put on 15-day disabled list — Pitcher has inflammation in his triceps area. Sean O'Sullivan will take his place on the mound Tuesday night. — Ervin Santana is on the disabled list again, an inflamed triceps forcing the Angels to call up triple-A right-hander Sean O'Sullivan …
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Los Angeles Times:
Rockies expose Angels — Rout raises questions of whether the team has enough pitching, hitting to vie for title. — From seven straight wins to three straight losses, the Angels have gone from a team that seemed to be hitting its stride to one that has hit the skids.
Matt Gelb / New Jersey Online:
New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes, trainer Ray Ramirez involved in car accident with firetruck … Site Search — Search Local Business Listings — Home — News — Weather — Sports — Entertainment — Living — Interact — Jobs — Autos — Real Estate — Classifieds
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Bobbie Dittmeier / MLB.com:
A-Rod to rest one day a week through break — Yanks third baseman experiencing fatigue from hip surgery — Alex Rodriguez, who did not start on Friday and Saturday due to fatigue six weeks after returning from surgery on his right hip, will get one day of rest each week through next month's All-Star break.
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Will Carroll / Baseball Prospectus:
Struggling Superstar: What's Eating A-Rod? by Baseball Prospectus
Struggling Superstar: What's Eating A-Rod? by Baseball Prospectus
Associated Press:
Vazquez, Braves earn shutout, snap Cubs' winning streak — ATLANTA (AP) — Javier Vazquez and three Atlanta relievers combined to shut out the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Monday night. — In a makeup game caused by a June 4 rainout, the Braves won a series for the first time since completing a three-game sweep of Toronto on May 24.
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Associated Press:
Benched: ‘Moneyball’ flick on hold at last minute — LOS ANGELES — Brad Pitt and Steven Soderbergh's baseball tale “Moneyball” has been benched just days before the start of shooting. — Sony pulled the plug late last week after Soderbergh turned in a rewritten script substantially different …
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Ken Davidoff's baseball …
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Jon Weisman / Dodger Thoughts:
Manny Ramirez deserves his rehab assignment — Let me get this straight. Manny Ramirez was suspended from the major leagues for 50 games. And now people are upset that he will play in minor-league games before his 50-game major-league suspension is up? — I'm sorry, but you've got to be kidding me.
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Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness
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Craig Calcaterra / Hardball Times:
Ringolsby is mad at Manny's rehab stint
Ringolsby is mad at Manny's rehab stint
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Inside the Dodgers
Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians team president Paul Dolan: There will be no ‘rash decisions’ on personnel — CLEVELAND, Ohio — Paul Dolan is not happy with the Indians' record, performance or standing in the American League. As team president, how could he be? — “We had much higher expectations for this team,” said Dolan.
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Let's Go Tribe!
Tom Dunkel / Sports Illustrated:
Bob Feller turns back the clock with an appearance in old-timers' game … COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — On Saturday afternoon a guy wearing a Red Sox cap walked down Main Street in Cooperstown, N.Y., with three children in tow. He did a double take. — “You know who that is?” he said to his kids …
Craig Calcaterra / Hardball Times:
And That Happened — Braves 2, Cubs 0: Javier Vazquez somehow managed to allow no runs despite giving up nine hits and two walks in six and two-thirds. Behold! In these Cubs we have found a team more feeble when it matters most than the Braves! — Rockies 11, Angels 1 …
Dan Steinberg / D.C. Sports Bog:
Manny Acta, Positivity and Patience — Sunday night was Manny Acta Bobblehead Night at Shirley Povich Field, hosted by the Bethesda Big Train. I followed him around for two hours and watched. A few observations. — Popularity — “I enjoy you, Manny,” Bruce Artim told Acta near …