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Pro sports becoming more open to paternity leave

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 7, 2014, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong, right, steals second as New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy bobbles the throw during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Murphy is proud he put fatherhood ahead of baseball, and New York Mets manager Terry Collins thinks criticism his second baseman received for taking paternity leave this week was unfair. Murphy made his season debut Thursday, April 3, three days after the birth of son Noah. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Column: Mets’ Murphy has his priorities just right

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

New York Mets' Daniel Murphy is tagged out by Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Jonathan Diaz while attempting to steal second base during sixth inning of an exhibition baseball game Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

Mets’ Murphy, Collins defend paternity leave

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

New York Mets' Daniel Murphy is tagged out by Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Jonathan Diaz while attempting to steal second base during sixth inning of an exhibition baseball game Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

Mets missing 2B Murphy, OF Chris Young in opener

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Reyes on DL with bad hamstring, Murphy likely done

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Reyes has strained hamstring, Murphy likely done

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Reyes, Murphy leave Mets game with injuries

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Jones lifts Braves over injury-depleted Mets 6-5

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

New York Mets pitcher Oliver Perez (46) wipes his face after giving up his second home run during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 19, 2011 in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Murphy looking for spot with Mets

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press