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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Brett Baty's key RBI, big nights from Pete Alonso and others power Mets past Dodgers, 8-6  —  LOS ANGELES — It took seven pitches against a very tough pitcher, but in the end, Brett Baty prevailed, showing the Mets that they made a smart decision to call him up from Triple-A.
Discussion: New York Post
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets call up No. 2 prospect Brett Baty ahead of Dodgers series  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The Mets have seen all they need to see.  They're calling up third baseman Brett Baty.  —  The club plans to have their No. 2-ranked prospect meet the team in Los Angeles ahead of their series against the Dodgers on Monday.
Tim Healey / Newsday:
Mets erase three deficits, beat Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — When the Mets insisted all offseason, throughout spring training and into the regular season that they liked their lineup, this is what they meant.  —  In an 8-6 win over the Dodgers on Monday night, a back-and-forth affair …
Discussion: New York Post
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:   Mets Notebook: Pitching moves follow Stephen Nogosek being placed on IL
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's Tyler Herro devastated by gruesome hand injury; surgery set for Friday  —  MILWAUKEE — Tyler Herro couldn't believe it in the moment Sunday, still couldn't believe it at Tuesday's practice, and said he probably won't come to complete grips of being sidelined with a broken right hand until …
Discussion: The Athletic
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
All eyes now on Giannis Antetokounmpo's bruised back in Heat-Bucks, coach ‘optimistic’  —  MILWAUKEE — It might not have appeared that way Sunday, but the Milwaukee Bucks have already shown this season they can have their way with the Miami Heat even when Giannis Antetokounmpo is not fully healthy.
Fiifi Frimpong / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton to miss 4-6 weeks after MRI reveals Grade 2 hamstring strain  —  Five-time All-Star Giancarlo Stanton will miss four to six weeks after an MRI revealed a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, according to the Athletic.  —  Stanton was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday …
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Fiifi Frimpong / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton goes on 10-day injured list for hamstring strain  —  The injury bug is back again in the Bronx.  —  Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday after suffering a left hamstring strain during Saturday's 6-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Sixers adjustments stifle Nets in 96-84 Game 2 loss  —  PHILADELPHIA — Royce O'Neale slapped the stanchion when reality set in.  Jacque Vaughn replayed wide-open missed shots in his head at the podium while attempting to answer questions postgame.  Dorian Finney-Smith sat at his locker, solemn.
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Nets Notebook: Jacque Vaughn appears to be unsatisfied with officiating on Joel Embiid in Game 1 loss
Discussion: New York Post, The Athletic and Newsday
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Josh Hart sprained his ankle during heroic playoff performance  —  CLEVELAND - Josh Hart is dealing with a left ankle sprain that he suffered just before hitting the biggest shot of Game 1.  —  The reserve guard, a big reason New York holds a 1- lead over the Cavs, was a spectator …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Hunter Greene, Reds agree on 6-year, $53M extension  —  Right-hander Hunter Greene and the Cincinnati Reds are in agreement on a six-year, $53 million contract extension, pending a physical, sources told ESPN, tying the hardest-throwing starter in baseball long-term to the organization …
Pat Leonard / Chicago Tribune:
Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia Eagles agree to monster $255 million extension with no-trade clause  —  Jalen Hurts got benched in a national championship game by Nick Saban, transferred out of Alabama to Oklahoma, and didn't get picked until the 2020 NFL Draft's second round at No. 53 overall.
Jaylon Thompson / USA Today:
MLB announces new experimental rules to be tested in the Atlantic League in 2023  —  New rule changes are coming to the MLB-sponsored Atlantic League.  —  This season, the Atlantic League will experiment with updated playing rules for teams.  The new rule set will introduce a Designated Pinch Runner rule …
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Oscar Colás delivers the winning hit in the 10th, giving the Chicago White Sox a 7-6 victory against the Baltimore Orioles  —  Oscar Colás raised his right hand as he rounded first base.  —  He stopped between first and second, and his Chicago White Sox teammates celebrated with him.
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