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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets 7, Pirates 0 — PITTSBURGH — Carlos Beltran likely won't be with the Mets next season, but that doesn't mean he's without an opinion on how the organization should proceed. — The veteran outfielder takes one look around, and has a difficult time envisioning anyone …
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Associated Press:
Capuano goes seven scoreless, Mets rally late on Pirates — PITTSBURGH — Chris Capuano pitched seven innings, Jose Reyes homered and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0 on Sunday afternoon. — Capuano (5-6) allowed three hits and two walks with five strikeouts …
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Brian Erni / MetsBlog.com:
Final Score: Mets 7 Pirates 0 — The New York Mets (32-33) defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates (31-33) today by a final score of 7-0. — For a complete box score and game recap, check out SNY.TV. — The Least You Should Know: — Chris Capuano (5-6) threw seven shut out innings …
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Dejan Kovacevic / Dejan Kovacevic's Blog:
Source: Pirates acquire catcher McKenry — The Pirates have acquired catcher Mike McKenry in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, according to a source a few minutes ago. This has not been fully confirmed, and I don't have any other information at the moment. — McKenry, 26, has played six games in the majors.
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Sarah Trotto / Arizona Daily Star:
Tucson Padres: Guzman putting up Rizzo-like numbers — While he hit .365 with 16 home runs and 63 RBIs for the Tucson Padres, Anthony Rizzo garnered most of the attention from fans and the media. — But one of his former Triple-A teammates is also producing an impressive offensive season.
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Associated Press:
Giants Rally Past Reds 4-2 for Series Split — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Aubrey Huff had three hits and two RBIs, Jonathan Sanchez pitched six wildly effective innings and the San Francisco Giants rallied from two runs down for a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday night.
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Associated Press:
James Loney's slam lifts LA to 10-8 win over Rockies — DENVER - James Loney hit his second career grand slam and hard-throwing rookie Rubby De La Rosa pitched five effective innings before exiting with a forearm cramp, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers hold off the Colorado Rockies 10-8 on Sunday.
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TSN.ca:
Drabek, Blue Jays look to prevent sweep at hands of Red Sox — The Sports Network — (Sports Network) - The team with the best record in the American League shoots for a ninth straight victory this afternoon as the Boston Red Sox tangle with the Toronto Blue Jays in the finale of a three-game set at Rogers Centre.
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MLB.com:
Marquis wants to stay with Nats long-term — SAN DIEGO — Right-hander Jason Marquis is in the final year of a two-year, $15 million deal with the Nationals, and he said Saturday that he wants to continue his career with the club past this season. — The sides have not talked about a contract extension …
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Associated Press:
Diamondbacks beat struggling Marlins 5-1 — MIAMI - Daniel Hudson allowed one run in six-plus innings, Stephen Drew had three hits and two RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the struggling Florida Marlins 5-1 on Sunday afternoon. — Drew hit a two-run double in the first inning …
Fox Sports:
Phillies' trade options are limited — Perhaps you saw the bulletin from Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. last week, the one in which he said the team was unlikely to make any major moves. — I'll believe it when I see it, but two club officials had almost the exact same reaction …
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