Mets RHP Blackburn (knee) to go on 15-day IL

Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn will begin the season on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation, team president David Stearns said.
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Newly extended Marte limps out of D-backs game
Diamondbacks second basemen Ketel Marte left Friday night's game against the Nationals in the first inning after suffering an apparent injury while running the bases.
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Giant letdown: Verlander exits in 3rd of SF debut
Justin Verlander was done after just 2 1/3 innings in his Giants debut, leaving the home opener against the Mariners with the game tied 3-3.
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Rangers plan to activate Jung (neck) next week
The Rangers plan to activate third baseman Josh Jung from the 10-day injured list next week, pending his performance in two rehab games this weekend.
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López to have surgery; Braves waiting for results
Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez will have shoulder shoulder and will miss at least two months.
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Phils' Harper: Loser talk to whine about Dodgers
- Phillies slugger Bryce Harper loves LA - well, at least the World Series champion Dodgers' freewheeling spending on their way to a nearly $320 million payroll.
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Betts opts to join Dodgers for White House trip
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts said he will attend next week's World Series championship celebration at the White House after he declined to attend a previous ceremony with the Red Sox during President Donald Trump's first term.
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