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David Villavicencio / MLB.com:
Espinosa picking up slack in the field — MIAMI — Danny Espinosa impressed the Nationals with his potent bat during a September callup last season, but the rookie second baseman is also turning heads with his glove. — The 24-year-old made several outstanding defensive plays in Saturday night's 5-2 win over the Marlins.
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David Villavicencio / MLB.com:
Hairston's versatility paying off for Nats — MIAMI — With a rash of injuries affecting several of his teammates, Jerry Hairston Jr. has played a key role for the Nationals this season. — The versatile veteran has been invaluable to manager Jim Riggleman.
David Villavicencio / MLB.com:
Nats embrace chance to honor mothers — Bats, shoes, Pudge's catching gear decked out in pink — MIAMI — Mother's Day is special for everyone in Major League Baseball, but it means a lot for several Nationals to be able to honor so many important women in their lives.
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Iglesias called up; Scutaro on DL — As expected, shortstop Jose Iglesias has been called up from AAA Pawtucket. Marco Scutaro is on the disabled list with a strained left oblique. — Terry Francona made it clear that Iglesias is here temporarily as a backup.
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Scutaro injured; Jose Iglesias ‘likely’ to be called up tomorrow
Discussion:
Red Sox Beacon, Over the Monster and joy of sox
Sports Illustrated:
Verlander tosses second no-hitter … Justin Verlander threw his second career no-hitter and the second in the big leagues this week, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 9-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. — There has rarely been much subtle about how Justin Verlander gets batters out.
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MLB Rumors and Yahoo! Sports
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Associated Press:
Liriano miss start after no-no … BOSTON (AP) — Minnesota left-hander Francisco Liriano will wait another day to follow up his no-hitter, having his next start pushed back because of flu symptoms and a sore throat. — Liriano threw a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night for the first this season in the majors.
Discussion:
Canadian Press and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Ethier hits two-run homer as Dodgers double up Mets — NEW YORK — Andre Ethier got back on track with a two-run homer, Clayton Kershaw struck out eight and the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Sunday to snap a four-game losing streak.
Tim Sullivan / SignOnSanDiego.com:
It might be time for Padres to consider using bullpen as trade bait — The time has come for the Padres to consider rebalancing their portfolio. To reduce risk through diversification. To improve the bottom line by being less top-heavy. — To break up the bullpen and reinvest in a bat.
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Game 34: Twins at Red Sox — Here are the lineups: — RED SOX (15-18) — Ellsbury CF — Pedroia 2B — Gonzalez 1B — Youkilis 3B — Ortiz DH — Drew RF — Lowrie SS — Crawford LF — Varitek C — Pitching: RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka (2-3, 4.33) — TWINS (12-19) — TBA
Discussion:
Yahoo! Sports, Over the Monster and Twinkie Town
NY Daily News:
Harper: Reyes still an enigma — This is why there will always be room for debate on the Jose Reyes issue, even when he is crushing National League pitching and making the case that he is one of the top three shortstops in all of baseball. Because for all of his talent …
Discussion:
MetsBlog.com and SNY
Ian Begley / ESPN:
Mets RHP Young to DL for shoulder tightness — NEW YORK — The New York Mets have placed right-hander Chris Young on the disabled list because of tightness in the back of his right shoulder. — The team has called left-hander Pat Misch up from Triple-A Buffalo to replace Young.
Discussion:
Mets Today and Amazin' Avenue
Fox Sports:
Twins' middle-infield needs persist — Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka likely will move from second base to shortstop after he returns from a fractured left tibia. But that doesn't mean he's the answer at the position for the Twins. — Nishioka told the Twins in spring training …
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MLB Rumors
