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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Pirates Acquire Marlon Byrd And John Buck — The Pirates are likely headed for their first playoff berth since 1992, and they made sure to bolster their roster accordingly by acquiring Marlon Byrd and John Buck from the Mets for minor league second baseman Dilson Herrera and a player to be named later.
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
(USATSI) — The Pirates upgraded their offense with their trade for outfielder Marlon Byrd on Tuesday, and they have their eye on Twins star first baseman Justin Morneau now. — Morneau, the former AL MVP, would appear to be their next target following the trade with the Mets that netted …
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ESPN:
Source: Pirates acquire Byrd, Buck from Mets — The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd and catcher John Buck in a trade Tuesday with the New York Mets, a source told ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin. — Pittsburgh, which is attempting to reach the postseason for the first time since 1993 …
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Marlon Byrd Claimed Off Waivers
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Source: Mets shop trade of several
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Canadian Press:
Niese allows three hits, has three RBI as Mets top Phillies — NEW YORK — Jonathon Niese pitched a three-hitter and lined a game-breaking three-run double Tuesday night as the New York Mets ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0.
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Associated Press:
Cliff Lee outpitches Zack Wheeler to lead Phillies by Mets
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Andrew Keh / New York Times:
Mets Disclose That Harvey Has Elbow Tear
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Canadian Press:
Soriano, Yankees use long ball to beat Blue Jays — TORONTO — Alfonso Soriano hit two of New York's four home runs and Andy Pettitte threw seven shutout innings as the Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. — Soriano hit a towering three-run shot …
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Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
Robinson Cano plunked on hand — TORONTO — New York Yankees All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano left Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being hit in the left hand with a pitch by J.A. Happ in the first inning. — Cano remained in the game long enough to score …
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Fox Sports:
Baseball looks to protect catchers — The big news in baseball Monday revolved around the partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in Matt Harvey's right arm. — Such elbow injuries remain a source of immense frustration within the sport; one scout texted me on Monday, saying …
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Royals, Red Sox Swap Berry For Mortensen — The Royals and Red Sox have swapped outfielder Quintin Berry for right-hander Clayton Mortensen, according to Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal (Twitter link). — Berry, 28, was claimed by the Royals from the Tigers on June 4 but quickly outrighted to Triple-A Omaha.
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Toni L. Sandys / Nationals Journal:
Bryce Harper, Scott Boras and fun with 12-year contracts — It started with a small question. Scott Boras turned the conversation into a dissertation on the future of baseball's economic structure and how it could lead the Nationals to sign client Bryce Harper - without ever mentioning his name - to a 12-year contract.
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Carroll Rogers / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Andrews confirms no structural damage for Beachy - updated — Brandon Beachy got the news he was hoping for during a visit to Dr. James Andrews Monday, that his elbow discomfort was caused by inflammation. The surgeon who performed his Tommy John surgery in June of 2012 confirmed …
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Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
Astros shut down Appel, two other prospects — CHICAGO — Right-hander Mark Appel, the No. 1 overall pick in June's First-Year Player Draft, made his final start of the season Sunday for Class A Quad Cities, which clinched a playoff berth in a 5-1 win. Appel allowed one run and four hits …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Hellickson optioned to minors; Beliveau recalled — The Rays made the surprising move of sending struggling RHP Jeremy Hellickson to Class A Charlotte. — Hellickson was clearly unhappy when he dressed and left the Rays clubhouse in street clothes just before 5:30 but declined to comment on the move …
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