Top News:
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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NY Daily News, USA Today and Mets Merized Online
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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
Reyes Not Interested In Negotiating During Season
Discussion:
HardballTalk and Yahoo! Sports
Dan Martin / New York Post:
Owner says Mets GM can spend to add players
Owner says Mets GM can spend to add players
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue, Mets Merized Online, Runnin' Scared and ESPN
New York Post:
BOX SCORE — How long Gordon, a journeyman minor leaguer who is a converted outfielder, stays in the rotation depends on what happens to Bartolo Colon and Phil Hughes. They are on the disabled list. — Gordon could take over the long-man role in the bullpen or remain a starter.
Discussion:
Bronx Baseball Daily
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LoHud.com:
Yankees notebook: Jones rolls ankle, but feels OK
Yankees notebook: Jones rolls ankle, but feels OK
Discussion:
Baseball Nation, It's About The Money, HardballTalk and Pinstripe Alley
Ben Shpigel / Bats:
Yanks' Newcomer Is Ready for Second Time Around
Yanks' Newcomer Is Ready for Second Time Around
Discussion:
It's About The Money, Pinstripe Alley and HardballTalk
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
If Ozzie Guillen doesn't feel wanted by White Sox, he might bolt
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune, HardballTalk, Chicago Sun Times, MLB Rumors and MLB.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
With Beckett sick, Aceves to start Tuesday
Discussion:
Boston Globe, Over the Monster and Gaslamp Ball
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Josh Beckett scratched; Alfredo Aceves to start for Red Sox tomorrow
Josh Beckett scratched; Alfredo Aceves to start for Red Sox tomorrow
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com
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:
Lookout Landing and Federal Baseball
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:
Greinke Strikes Out 10 to Lift Brewers Over Rays — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zack Greinke struck out 10 over seven effective innings and the Milwaukee Brewers got back to their winning ways at home with a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. — Greinke (7-2) provided …
Discussion:
DRaysBay and Brew Crew Ball
R.B. Fallstrom / Associated Press:
Phillies blast Cardinals bullpen in 10-2 win — ST. LOUIS—Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley each had a two-run single during Philadelphia's season-best nine-run eighth inning, lifting the Phillies to a 10-2 rout over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. — Carlos Ruiz had four hits …
Discussion:
Yahoo! Sports
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:
Associated Press, 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
George Henry / Associated Press:
McCann backs Minor's pitching in Braves' 5-1 win — ATLANTA—Brian McCann thinks Mike Minor is close to delivering on his potential as a starting pitcher. — The next stop for Minor, however, is Triple-A. Still, McCann, the Atlanta Braves' five-time All-Star catcher, believes Minor has shown he belongs in the major leagues.
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter
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