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Ike Davis has full support of his teammates as he tries to fight through slump

Newsday — It was getaway day last Thursday in St. Louis. And as is typical, most of the Mets scrambled to gather their belongings, preparing for the next stop on the road trip. Attendants loaded down carts filled with the team's equipment. Players readied their carry-on bags.

New York Mets 7 hours ago

Frustration mounts with 1-7 Jackson

Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — PITTSBURGH -- Before the Chicago Cubs lost 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon, manager Dale Sveum sounded like a man getting frustrated with some of his lineup issues. After the loss he seemed to direct some of that frustration to the team's $52 million offseason signing, Edwin Jackson. He had little command on the mound, giving up four runs to the Pirates in the first two innings while Pittsburgh completed a series sweep. "(He) seems to be not coming out with a whole lot of conviction early in games," Sveum said.

Chicago Cubs 9 hours ago

Minors 5.23.13: Boyd plates 2 for Gnats

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — IOWA 4, LAS VEGAS 0: Wilmer Flores and Brandon Hicks had two hits apiece, but the 51s (21-24) were blanked by Chris Rusin and two relievers. Starter Matt Fox (1-1) surrendered a solo homer to Logan Watkins to lead off the bottom of the first. Fox was charged with three runs on seven hits and two walks in five innings. Box NEW BRITAIN 1, BINGHAMTON 0: Mark Cohoon (3-2) allowed one run on six hits and struck out seven over eight innings in a hard-luck loss.

New York Mets 9 hours ago

Yankees and Mets' TV ratings swing and miss

Newsday — Here we are on the doorstep of Memorial Day and of the truncated, four-game Subway Series Lite, which is a handy reminder that it is baseball season at last in Baseball City!

New York Mets 12 hours ago

Wheeler expected to make 2-3 more starts in minors, then join Mets: source

Mets Blog | New York Post — The Mets have clearly reached the countdown stage to Zack Wheeler's major league debut. A high-ranking team official told The Post on Thursday that barring a setback, the club's top pitching prospect is expected to make 2-3 more starts for Triple-A Las Vegas and then join the Mets. If Wheeler remains on normal rest, that would put his Mets debut somewhere in the June 6-11 range. After missing a start last Friday because of soreness in the AC joint in his right shoulder, Wheeler returned to the Las Vegas rotation on Wednesday and allowed three runs over five innings against Iowa. "If not for th...

New York Mets 13 hours ago

Rapid Reaction: Pirates 4, Cubs 2

Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — PITTSBURGH -- Here's a quick look at the Chicago Cubs' 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday: How it happened: Before the rains came, the Pirates jumped all over starter Edwin Jackson, who once again wasn't sharp. Jackson gave up a pair of runs -- on six hits -- in each of the first two innings, raising his ERA back over 6.00. Most were hard hit balls as Travis Snider, Andrew McCutchen and Michael McKendry had the runs batted in. The Cubs got on the board in the fourth inning when an Anthony Rizzo ground out drove in David DeJesus.

Chicago Cubs 14 hours ago

Marlins Face White Sox -- Minus Ozzie Guillen

Fish Bytes | Miami Herald — TWITTER: @GeorgeRichards How much fun would it have been had the Marlins gone to the south side of Chicago this weekend with Ozzie Guillen still managing? Guillen, fired after one season with the Marlins, managed the White Sox for eight...

Miami Marlins 14 hours ago

Surprisingly, a reasoned Andre Ethier emerges from Wednesday circus

Los Angeles Times — After Manager Don Mattingly calls him out and benches him, the often-volatile Ethier is even-keeled, saying he is disappointed Mattingly didn't address his concerns directly to him.Now Wednesday was an interesting little day, no?

Los Angeles Dodgers 14 hours ago

Should the Dodgers fire Don Mattingly? [Poll]

Los Angeles Times — It has been a tough season so far for Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly. His team is underperforming, his contract runs out at the end of the season, and upper management hasn't exactly given him a lot of glowing endorsements publicly.

Los Angeles Dodgers 14 hours ago

Marlins' outfield to get crowded in coming weeks

South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Two talent evaluators said the Marlins would be best served playing Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna and Giancarlo Stanton from left to right when they're all here.For all its spaciousness, the Marlins Park outfield cannot accommodate more than three players.

Miami Marlins 14 hours ago

A bullpen in need of help calls on Stutes

The Phillies Files | Morning Call — Maybe this latest move will help straighten things out in the bullpen. It's worth a shot. The Phillies sent right-handed reliever Phillippe Aumont to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and called up fellow righty Mike Stutes. Stutes, who made his mark in...

Philadelphia Phillies 15 hours ago

Great Sports Debate appearance coming up

The Phillies Files | Morning Call — If you want to hear some Phillies talk and watch the Great Sports Debate, you have several chances starting tonight. Here are the days and times the latest show will air: TCN -Tonight at 7 p.m. -Friday at 11a.m. CSN...

Philadelphia Phillies 15 hours ago

Video: Todd Rosiak on atmosphere in Brewers clubhouse

Brewers Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — Journal Sentinel beat writer Todd Rosiak joins CineSport host Noah Coslov to talk about the atmosphere in the Brewers clubhouse and what the team needs to do to turn around its losing ways.

Milwaukee Brewers 16 hours ago

Samardzija: Urlacher was 'perfect' for Bears

Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — PITTSBURGH -- Count Chicago Cubs pitcher -- and former football player Jeff Samardzija -- as another person who will miss Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher. Urlacher announced his retirement on Wednesday, after 13 years in the NFL, the same day Samardzija threw seven innings of one-run ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates. But the news of Urlacher's retirement didn't escape Samardzija. "What a perfect guy to have in that spot on that team," Samardzija said.

Chicago Cubs 17 hours ago

Lineup changes coming against lefties?

Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — PITTSBURGH -- Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum has seen enough -- at least when a left-hander is opposing his team. He might be ready to make some changes after back-to-back losses against southpaws dropping the Cubs record against left-handers to 4-10 this season. "I'll tell you the truth, I'm thinking about it now," Sveum said Thursday morning before the series finale with the Pittsburgh Pirates. "Just to see what happens. It's kind of gotten to the point.

Chicago Cubs 19 hours ago

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  • Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes, left, waits for the throw from right fielder Garrett Jones as Chicago Cubs' David DeJesus (9) begins his slide into second with a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes, left, waits for the throw from right fielder Garrett Jones as Chicago Cubs' David DeJesus (9) begins his slide into second with a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
  • Kathie and Marty Warta, of Chicago, sit through a rain delay during a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Associated Press
    Kathie and Marty Warta, of Chicago, sit through a rain delay during a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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    PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 23: James Russell #40 of the Chicago Cubs looks on during a rain delay during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 23, 2013 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates' Travis Snider dives safely into third with an RBI-triple during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates' Travis Snider dives safely into third with an RBI-triple during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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    PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 23: Rain falls in the dugout during a rain delay of a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs on May 23, 2013 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
  • Chicago Cubs starter Edwin Jackson (36) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Associated Press
    Chicago Cubs starter Edwin Jackson (36) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes (12) leaps to avoid Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano (12) at second base while turning a double play on the Cubs' Nate Schlerholtz at first base during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes (12) leaps to avoid Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano (12) at second base while turning a double play on the Cubs' Nate Schlerholtz at first base during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
  • Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edwin Jackson (36) delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Associated Press
    Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edwin Jackson (36) delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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