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The New York Mets pulled a game closer to the rival Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-3 win on Friday night, but umpire Adrian Johnson didn't make it easy for them.

Don't look now, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are starting to get healthy. The latest news, coming courtesy of the team on Twitter, has Matt Kemp getting ready to begin a rehab assignment this weekend. 

When New York Yankees star Robinson Cano ditched agent Scott Boras for Jay-Z several months ago, there was understandable optimism that he would consent to a long-term contract extension.

If you had to sum up the 2013 Seattle Mariners in one word as we approach the end of June, which one would you choose?

Disappointing?

Underwhelming?

Predictable?

For a team still searching for answers, it's hard to stay positive these days.  

The Texas Rangers (42-32) defeated the St. Louis Cardinals (47-37) 6-4 at Busch Stadium on Friday night.

Neal Cotts (4-1) earned the win in relief, Trevor Rosenthal (1-1) suffered his first loss and Joe Nathan tallied his 23rd save of the season.

Nelson Cruz led the way with three RBI and Derek Holland recovered from a rough start to throw seven innings and receive a no-decision.

In just 16 games, Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Yasiel Puig has captivated the imagination and attention of the baseball world. He's been called a five-tool talent by Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.

After helping the San Francisco Giants win the 2010 World Series, Juan Uribe signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for three years and $21 million.  The deal was panned from the outset, with critics complaining that it was too long and for too much money.  There’s even an article from December 2010 in

The Texas Rangers (41-32) make their first trip back to St. Louis since the 2011 World Series to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (47-26).

The Rangers will look to keep the momentum from winning three games in a four-game series against the Oakland Athletics.

Just like many fans and analysts anticipated, the 2013 Chicago Cubs are struggling to stay relevant. If they have indeed decided to start shopping veteran players, as ESPN Insider Buster Olney reports, we must wonder which potential contenders will pursue their expendable talent.

The Washington Nationals answered the call Friday evening, defeating the Colorado Rockies 2-1 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Friday night’s victory marks three-straight wins for the Nationals.

From the get-go, Stephen Strasburg was too much to handle.