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Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Manuel, Minaya assured jobs are safe … NEW YORK — Mets general manager Omar Minaya and manager Jerry Manuel have been reassured by club higher-ups that their jobs are not in jeopardy, league sources told SI.com. — Minaya and Manuel have come under public scrutiny and even attack during …
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Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Sources: Minaya's job isn't so safe — WASHINGTON - Omar Minaya and Jerry Manuel received votes of confidence from chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon two weeks ago, the GM said Monday night after joining the Mets in Washington to watch their 6-2 victory over the Nationals.
Bart Hubbuch / Mets Blog:
Minaya: Major trades doubtful — WASHINGTON — Jerry Manuel said before tonight's game that he didn't expect any outside help before the July 31 trade deadline, something that GM Omar Minaya confirmed in a later meeting with reporters. — Minaya essentially ruled out acquiring Athletics …
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Minaya: Jeff Wilpon said Manuel and I are safe — WASHINGTON - Omar Minaya confirmed yesterday that he and Jerry Manuel were told by Mets COO Jeff Wilpon last month that their jobs were safe. But given the broken-down state of the franchise, which has nine players on the disabled list, was that a reward or punishment?
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 92: Orioles at Yankees (updates with Wang setback, Hal Steinbrenner audio and Girardi audio) — YANKEES (54-37) — Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (8-5, 4.85). — ORIOLES (41-50) — Roberts 2B — Markakis RF — Jones CF — Huff 1B — Mora 3B — Scott DH — Reimold LF
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Associated Press:
Hal Steinbrenner: New York Yankees capable of winning title — NEW YORK — Hal Steinbrenner was direct and to the point, much as his famous father always was. — “I think we've got a championship-caliber team,” he said. “I absolutely believe that we have the team that can win the championship.”
Yankees Blog:
Wang has setback playing catch — Chien-Ming Wang had a setback in his recovery from a strained right shoulder, making it unlikely he will return to the Yankees anytime soon. — Wang's biceps felt tender when he played catch before Monday night's game against Baltimore and won't attempt to throw again until Friday.
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Associated Press:
Rangers pound Smoltz with HRs, hand Red Sox third loss in a row — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — David Murphy and Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered on consecutive pitches, in the same inning Michael Young led off with a long ball, and the Texas Rangers beat the suddenly slumping Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Monday night.
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Bob Dutton / Kansas City Star:
Guillen: ‘I suck’ and am 'embarrassed by the money I'm making' — When Royals outfielder José Guillen goes off, as he did Monday afternoon, he seldom minces words. That didn't change simply because he chose to go off on the guy in the mirror. — “I hate making excuses,” he said.
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Associated Press:
K.C. manager Hillman given vote of confidence … KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — General manager Dayton Moore has given Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman a vote of confidence, saying he will return next season. — The Royals (37-54) went into Monday night's game against the Los Angeles …
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Myers could return to Phillies in August — Righty to throw 'pen session Saturday, would pitch in relief — PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies are considered favorites to land Roy Halladay before the July 31 Trade Deadline. — But even if they acquire Halladay, they could add a relief pitcher as early as mid-August.
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Matsui Lifts the Yankees on a Homer in the Ninth — Hideki Matsui will almost certainly play for a different team next year, when he will not be subjected to postgame pies in the face from A. J. Burnett. His ravaged knees prevent him from playing the outfield, and the Yankees would prefer more flexibility with their roster.
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies take over wild-card lead — “This Week in Baseball” will arrive Tuesday to film a show devoted to the Rockies. Representatives of the program aren't the only ones who have noticed the team's amazing transformation from the National League West cellar to wild-card leader.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Lou Piniella has a new pupil: Milton Bradley — Cubs manager will try to get outfielder out of hitting funk — WASHINGTON — Milton Bradley has a new hitting instructor, and his name is Lou Piniella. — The Cubs manager said he plans to work with Bradley in the batting cage on Monday …
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Associated Press:
Pirates 8, Brewers 5 — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Delwyn Young and Garrett Jones homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates end a 17-game skid against the Milwaukee Brewers with an 8-5 victory Monday night. — Andrew McCutchen had three hits and scored two runs for Pittsburgh, which snapped …
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Associated Press:
Close play at home ends A's big comeback vs. Twins — OAKLAND (AP) — Michael Cuddyer came crashing into home and Michael Wuertz knew he had to cover the plate after his wild pitch. The Oakland reliever reached out and did his best to make the play. — That's how this crazy slugfest finally ended …
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' victory is all about Jason Schmidt — Veteran right-hander, making his first major league start since 2007, survives a rocky first inning to earn a win, giving up three runs in five innings as L.A. beats Reds, 7-5. — Dodgers Manager Joe Torre said this spring that what happened Monday night might never happen.
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Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Rain ruins opener; twin bill set for Tuesday — Halos will play two in Kansas City starting at 2:10 p.m. PT — KANSAS CITY — The clouds above Kauffman Stadium wouldn't let up on Monday night, causing the scheduled game between the Angels and the Royals to be postponed.
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Associated Press:
Phillies rout Lilly, Cubs for ninth straight win — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Raul Ibanez hit a three-run homer, Carlos Ruiz and Ryan Howard each went deep, and the Philadelphia Phillies won their ninth straight game, 10-1 over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. — Ruiz also had an RBI double during …
