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12:00 AM ET, June 22, 2011

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David Waldstein / New York Times:
Reyes Postpones Contract Talks as Athletics Drop Mets  —  Jose Reyes's seemingly inexorable march toward free agency passed the latest stage in the process when his agent told the Mets on Monday that Reyes would not engage in contract negotiations until after this season.
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Reyes to Mets: No contract talk 'til season ends  —  NEW YORK — New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes, who is due to be a free agent at the end of the season, has informed the organization he does not intend to negotiate during the regular season.  —  The 28-year-old Reyes can become a free agent …
Discussion: NESN.com
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Reyes Not Interested In Negotiating During Season  —  Jose Reyes is headed for the open market.  The shortstop has told the Mets that he isn't interested in negotiating an extension during the season, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post (on Twitter).
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and HardballTalk
Dan Martin / New York Post:
Owner says Mets GM can spend to add players
LoHud.com:
Yankees notebook: Jones rolls ankle, but feels OK  —  CINCINNATI — Yankees outfielder Andruw Jones said he was OK after rolling his ankle in the third inning on Monday.  —  Jones hit a ground ball to third, rolled his left ankle on his swing, and he jogged slowly to first base, letting the Reds turn an inning-ending double play.
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New York Post:
BOX SCORE  —  How long Gordon, a journeyman minor leaguer …
Discussion: Bronx Baseball Daily
Associated Press:   Yankees' Jeter resumes onfield work after injury
Ben Shpigel / Bats:
Yanks' Newcomer Is Ready for Second Time Around
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Jeter nearing return to test injured calf
Discussion: NESN.com
Associated Press:
Rizzo's RBI Lifts Padres to 5-4 Win Over Red Sox  —  BOSTON (AP) — Former Boston prospect Anthony Rizzo drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres snapped a season-long six-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Boston Herald
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
With Beckett sick, Aceves to start Tuesday
Discussion: Boston Globe and Gaslamp Ball
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Josh Beckett scratched; Alfredo Aceves to start for Red Sox tomorrow
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Fox Sports:
Ozzie would be nuts to take Marlins job  —  If there is even a small part of Ozzie Guillen that longs to bolt the Chicago White Sox's Jerry Reinsdorf for the Florida Marlins' Jeffrey Loria, then everyone's favorite tweeting manager is even nuttier than we thought.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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Joe Cowley / Chicago Sun Times:
If Ozzie Guillen doesn't feel wanted by White Sox, he might bolt
Associated Press:
Smith's Two Homers Power Rockies Past Indians 4-3  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Seth Smith's second homer of the game snapped a ninth-inning tie as the Colorado Rockies held Cleveland hitless into the sixth, blew a lead, then beat the Indians 4-3 Tuesday night.  —  Smith connected off Cleveland …
Discussion: Purple Row
Associated Press:
Nationals Rally for 6-5 Victory Over Mariners  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Wilson Ramos capped Washington's five-run ninth inning with a game-ending three-run homer, lifting the Nationals to a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.  —  Jerry Hairston and Danny Espinosa each …
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
Pirates End 4-Game Skid With 9-3 Win Over Orioles  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Neil Walker had two hits and drove in three runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a four-game losing streak with a 9-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.  —  Chris Resop (3-2) picked up the victory …
Discussion: Camden Chat and Bucs Dugout
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Associated Press:
Markakis, Orioles Pound Struggling Pirates 8-3
Discussion: TSN.ca, Camden Chat and Bucs Dugout
Associated Press:
Athletics beat the Mets for sixth straight win  —  NEW YORK — Josh Outman threw another impressive game, Jemile Weeks scored three times and the streaking Oakland Athletics walked their way to a 7-3 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night, handing rookie Dillon Gee his first loss of the season.
Discussion: ESPN
Associated Press:
Marlins break 11-game losing streak with win over Angels  —  MIAMI — The Florida Marlins' new 80-year-old manager still has the winning touch.  —  Jack McKeon earned his first victory since coming out of retirement when the Marlins broke an 11-game losing streak by beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Randy Jennings / ESPN:
Rangers make attempt at world record  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Hart would be proud of the Texas Rangers.  —  No, not Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Corey Hart.  —  Seventeen years after the Canadian singer released his hit song “Sunglasses at Night,” the Rangers are making an '80s stylish attempt …
Discussion: Associated Press
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Associated Press:
Hamilton, Beltre push Rangers past Astros 8-3
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
Associated Press:
Cal's Campbell Delivers Big Hits in 7-3 Win Over Texas A&M  —  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — California coach David Esquer called on all hands to save his baseball program, and he's doing the same to keep his team playing in the College World Series.  —  Freshman utilityman Derek Campbell drove …
Discussion: Baseball America
Richard Griffin / Toronto Star:
Frustrated Ricky Romero speaks out on Jays' lack of offence  —  ATLANTA—The frustration of having to virtually pitch shutout ball every time he toes the rubber flooded over the levees of restraint within Jays left-hander Ricky Romero Monday night.  —  The third year veteran called …
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George Henry / Associated Press:
Hudson pitches, hits Braves to 2-0 win over Jays
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Jack McKeon's message  —  Young Marlins should expect tough love from their octogenarian interim manager  —  How long has that cigar-store legend, Jack McKeon, been managing in the big leagues?  Here's how long:  —  The first time he managed a major league game, way back on April 6 …
Discussion: MLB Rumors and ESPN.com
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Adrian Gonzalez in RF?  It's a bad idea  —  Before one of the games against Tampa Bay last week, I asked Terry Francona about the idea of moving Adrian Gonzalez to another position during some of the interleague road games so David Ortiz could get in the game.
Discussion: Fragile Freddy's
MLB.com:
Marcum throws, plans to start Wednesday  —  MILWAUKEE — Shaun Marcum wants to pitch, and there were very encouraging signs for the Brewers right-hander Monday that he will get to pitch as scheduled on Wednesday against the Rays.  —  Marcum exited his last start in Boston after one long inning with a strained left hip flexor.
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Roenicke, Sveum ejected after hit-by-pitch
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Yahoo! Sports
 
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Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
Pence not ready to swing, likely out until Friday
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Associated Press:
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
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Bill Chastain / MLB.com:
Rays warm up Fuld, pull him before facing hitter
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Christina DeNicola / MLB.com:
Marlins drop 11th straight in McKeon's return
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