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Phillies Mulling Myers' Spot In Rotation?

Oct 7, 2014 7:14 AM

The Phillies are reportedly considering pulling Brett Myers out of the starting rotation, according to The Philadelphia Daily News. Myers is 3-9 with a 5.84 ERA this season. Manager Charlie Manuel is considering a number of options for Myers, but sending him to the minors is not one of them. "I want to make sure we do what's right for the team and Brett," Manuel said. "He's definitely kind of mentally spent right now. Those are things that we've been talking about, and we'll talk more about it tomorrow."

The Philadelphia Daily News

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Reyes Throws Tantrum After Throwing Error

Nov 25, 2014 10:28 PM

Mets' shortstop Jose Reyes had a public meltdown during the team's 3-1 win over the Yankees on Sunday, according to The New York Daily News. With two outs in the seventh inning, Melky Cabrera hit an easy grounder to Reyes, but his throw to first was high and Carlos Delgado was pulled off the bag. Jose Molina, the next batter, hit a fly ball to right field that ended the inning. However, as the final out took place Reyes slammed both his sunglasses and glove on the ground in a public display of frustration. "I don't feel happy with the way I've played defense so far this year, so I've got 11 errors, so I don't feel happy," Reyes said later. "That's an easy play for me right there" Interim Manager Jerry Manuel didn't feel the need to discuss the incident with Reyes.

The New York Daily News

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Cubs' Ramirez Will Miss 3 Games

Oct 16, 2014 10:18 PM

Cubs' third baseman Aramis Ramirez will miss the next three games as he tends to family matters back home in the Dominican Republic, according to The Chicago Sun-Times. Ramirez asked for four days off but was told he could only take three. He will rejoin the team Thursday for the finale of a four-game series in San Francisco. He struggled over the weekend, going 0-for-13, as he appeared distracted on the field.

The Chicago Sun-Times

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Sox Dealing With Threats In Tampa

Oct 29, 2014 4:37 AM

The Red Sox have increased their security after receiving a number of threats heading into their three-game series with the Rays in Tampa, according to The Boston Herald. The Sox recently received a mailed threat, which targeted black and Latin players, according to sources. Boston will play in Tampa on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night. The threat is believed to be unrelated to the recent tensions between the Sox and Rays, who play for the first time since their brawl at Fenway Park earlier this month.

The Boston Herald

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Johan: I Can't Do It All

Sep 25, 2014 7:27 PM

Johan Santana got a little testy after his most recent loss on Saturday to the Yankees, according to The New York Post. He pitched well, losing 3-2, but his 3.01 ERA hasn't been enough to propel the Mets to the top of the NL East. "All I can say is that I'm doing my job," said Santana. "Other than that, there's nothing else I can do. I can't go out there and do the things that my teammates have to do." Santana is 7-7 this season. "I don't know if he can pitch any better than how he's pitched [in these past five starts]," said manager Jerry Manuel. "Us not scoring runs puts a lot of stress on every pitch. He feels like he can't make a mistake."

The New York Post

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Yankees Call Up Robertson; Surgery For Matsui?

Sep 22, 2014 6:41 AM

The Yankees added a fresh arm to their bullpen Saturday, purchasing Dave Robertson?s contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The club also optioned Kei Igawa back to Triple-A, one day after he was called up, as reported by the Associated Press. In other news, the team acknowledged that Hideki Matsui could need surgery on his ailing left knee if it doesn?t start feeling better. The slugger was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday.

AP

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Delgado Records Team-Record 9 RBI's

Sep 20, 2014 9:41 AM

Carlos Delgado broke a Mets' team record on Friday afternoon when he recorded nine RBI's against the Yankees in the Bronx, according to The New York Times. The Mets took game one of the doubleheader 15-6, before losing 9-0 to the Yankees at Shea Stadium on Friday night. Delgado hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and clubbed a three-run home run in the eighth that put the game out of reach. "Here we are, trying to run, do all these things, and we?ve got this kind of power sitting there ready to explode," Manuel said of Delgado, who broke Dave Kingman?s single-game team record of eight runs batted in, set on June 4, 1976. "He just put us on his back today."

The New York Times

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Guillen On Coaching Cubs: 'Everybody Has A Price'

Aug 2, 2014 3:09 PM

White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen wouldn't rule out ever taking a job with the crosstown Cubs if his current employer decided to fire him, according to The Chicago Tribune. "I can not say no because you never burn your bridges," Guillen said. He has a close relationship with Cubs' General Manager Jim Hendry. "You never know what's going on in life," Guillen said. "I love the general manager. I get along real well with everyone in the organization. I respect the organization. But I saw ( Los Angeles Dodgers manager) Joe Torre the other day in that Dodgers' uniform, and it looked weird."

The Chicago Tribune

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Cox: Maple Bats Put Players, Fans In Danger

Oct 15, 2014 6:47 PM

Braves' Manager Bobby Cox believes that maple bats put both players and fans in danger, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "It's really dangerous," said Cox, who never even saw a piece from a maple bat fly over his head last week. "There are four or five a night," Cox said of the dangerous broken bats. "We're going to lose an eye or something. It could be a fan, could be an umpire, could be a player, could be guys in the dugout, could be anybody. They're going that far." Major League Baseball is considering a crackdown on the use of maple bats.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Zambrano Hoping To Pitch In All-Star Game

Sep 22, 2014 1:44 AM

Cubs' pitcher Carlos Zambrano is hoping to pitch for the National League at the All-Star Game next month, according to The Chicago Tribune. "I'm ready," Zambrano said. "I want to pitch in the All-Star Game. I want to help the National League so we can be have home-field advantage in the World Series. A little help from me and [Cincinnati ace Edinson] Volquez and all the pitchers who go and all the hitters, we can finally win one." He is scheduled to come off the disabled list on the fourth of July.

The Chicago Tribune

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Agent: Bonds Won't Play In Minors
According to his agent, Barry Bonds has no desire to play for an independent minor league team to create any interest from major league clubs.

AP

Dunn Claims He Never Called Ricciardi To Bury Hatchet
Cincinnati slugger Adam Dunn refuted a report on Tuesday night that he called Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi to bury the hatchet.

ESPN

Hank: Willie Welcome With Yankees
Hank Steinbrenner claims that Willie Randolph doesn't have to look very far if he wants a job with the Yankees.

The New York Post

Sheets Four-Hits Braves In Milwaukee Win
Ben Sheets allowed just four hits against the Braves on Tuesday in Milwaukee's 4-1 win on the road.

ESPN

Royals Claim Robinson Tejeda From Texas
The Kansas City Royals have claimed right-handed pitcher Robinson Tejeda off waivers from the Texas Rangers.

RealGM Staff Report

Demand Surges For Dominican Inoa, 16
The demand for Michael Inoa, a sixteen-year old Dominican pitching prospect, has surged as of late with the Rangers and Reds joining the Athletics as his suitors.

ESPN

Could Pavano Return To Yanks Before Hughes?
Is it possible that Carl Pavano could return to the field for the Yankees before Phil Hughes this summer.

The New York Post

Ponson Could Start For Yanks Against Mets
Sidney Ponson could start for the Yankees in their split doubleheader against the Mets on Friday.

The New York Post

Ruth Would Be OK With Stadium, Daughter Says
Babe Ruth would be okay with the Yankees' decision to tear down "The House That Ruth Built" and build a new stadium.

The Hartford Courant

Dodgers' Reliever Proctor: 'I'm...Pathetic'
Dodgers' reliever Scott Proctor is rather upset with himself after a few substandard outings on the mound.

The Los Angeles Daily News

Prospect Report: Lowrie Helps Sox Win
Red Sox prospect Jed Lowrie went 1-for-3 for the team's Triple-A team in Pawtucket on Saturday afternoon. Lowrie also worked a walk, as the shortstop was extremely patient at the plate.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Bochy: We Won't Send Zito Down
Giants Manager Bruce Bochy claims that the team will not send struggling pitcher Barry Zito down to the minor leagues.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Blue Jays Fire Gibbons, Bring Back Gaston
The last-place Toronto Blue Jays on Friday fired manager John Gibbons and replaced him with Cito Gaston.

AP

Jays GM Apologizes For Criticizing Reds' Dunn
Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciardi has apologized for comments he made about Cincinnati outfielder Adam Dunn on a radio show earlier this week.

ESPN

Chipper's Average Dips Below .400
Braves' third baseman Chipper Jones has seen his batting average dip below .400 for the first time in more than two months.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Piniella Will Stick With Fukudome At Leadoff Spot
Cubs Manager Lou Pinella plans to stick with outfielder Kosuke Fukudome as the leadoff hitter in the team's lineup.

The Chicago Sun-Times

M's Fire McLaren
The Seattle Mariners have fired Manager John McLaren and replaced him with bench coach Jim Riggleman.

AP

Randolph Says He's Ready For Next Job
Willie Randolph claims that he's ready for his next managerial job just a few days after being fired by the Mets.

The New York Post

Randolph Says He Paid Price For Minaya?s Closure
Former Mets' Manager Willie Randolph says he paid the price for General Manager Omar Minaya's closure following the team's season-ending collapse in 2007.

The New York Times

Baldelli 'Feels Good' As Rehab Continues
Rocco Baldelli began his potential Major League comeback on Monday night in a Florida State League game.

The Tampa Tribune