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Matsuzaka sustains freak injury during spring training

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New York Mets pitcher Josh Edgin tags out Arizona Diamondbacks' Gerardo Parra during the eighth inning of the second game of a baseball double-header at Citi Field, Sunday, May 25, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Diamondbacks fall short in DH sweep bid

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Bronson Arroyo (61) pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning in game one of a double header baseball game at Citi Field on Sunday, May 25, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Mets earn split with 4-2 win over D-backs

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press

The lights of Citi Field illuminate the pouring rain during a rain delay of a baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Mets, Friday, May 23, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Diamondbacks-Mets postponed by rain in 4th inning

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press

Miami Marlins players jump on Casey McGehee as they celebrate their 4-3 win against the New York Mets during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Monday, May 5, 2014. McGehee hit the game wining single driving in Christian Yelich. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Niese’s outing wasted in 4-3 loss to Marlins

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Miami Marlins players jump on Casey McGehee as they celebrate their 4-3 win against the New York Mets during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Monday, May 5, 2014. McGehee hit the game wining single driving in Christian Yelich. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Marlins rally late to beat Mets 4-3

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Mets bring up Matsuzaka and send down Lannan

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Toronto Blue Jays' Melky Cabrera watches his two-run home run off New York Mets pitcher Adam Kolarek during the eighth inning of an exhibition baseball game Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

Cabrera’s HR lifts Jays over Mets 2-0 in Montreal

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FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2014 file photo, New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey plays catch during spring training baseball practice in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Mets and Harvey have agreed where the pitcher will rehabilitate from elbow ligament-replacement surgery. General manager Sandy Alderson said Tuesday, March 25, 2014, the right-hander will be with the club in New York during homestands and work at the team's spring training complex in Port St. Lucie when the Mets are on the road. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Harvey will split rehab between NY, Port St Lucie

By JON SANTUCCI - Associated Press

Matzusaka, Detwiler look strong; Mets top Nats 7-5

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St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday watches his RBI-double during the third inning of a spring exhibition baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Holliday hits 2 doubles as Cardinals beat Mets

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

Matsuzaka stays with Mets, gets minor league deal

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Tanaka says he wants to pursue career in MLB

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2013, file photo, Rakuten Eagles pitcher Masahiro Tanaka pitches against the Yomiuri Giants during Game 7 of baseball's Japan Series in Sendai, northeastern Japan. Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball have finalized a new posting system that caps the fee for players at $20 million, announced Monday, Dec. 16, a deal that may lead to star pitcher Tanaka going on the market. (AP Photo/Kyodo News, File) JAPAN OUT, CREDIT MANDATORY

Masahiro Tanaka ready for MLB move after 24-0 season

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Matsuzaka doesn’t make Indians’ roster

By GARY SCHATZ - Associated Press

Indians sign RHP Matsuzaka to minor-league deal

By JIM RICHARDS - Associated Press

Indians sign RHP Matsuzaka to minor-league deal

By JIM RICHARDS - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this Sept. 5, 2007, file photo, Nippon Ham Fighters starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Orix Buffaloes in Osaka, western Japan. (AP Photo/Kyodo News, File)

Yu Darvish brings ‘jaw-dropping’ skill to MLB

By Christopher Johnson — Special to The Washington Times

Texas Rangers win negotiating rights to Yu Darvish

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Bidding ended for Japanese star pitcher Yu Darvish at 5 p.m. Wednesday, and the Washington Nationals are among a handful of teams that are thought to have submitted a bid. Darvish’s team, the Nippon Ham Fighters, has four days to decide the winning team, and that major league team will have 30 days to then negotiate a contract with the right-hander. (Associated Press)

Nationals GM Mike Rizzo keeping tabs on Yu Darvish

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times