Michael Pineda strikes out seven with pine tar-like substance on hand in Yankees win over Red Sox  —  Pineda threw six-plus innings, dominating the Red Sox with a mid-90s fastball and a nasty slider, though some speculated the possible pine tar (Pineda said it was 'dirt') might have contributed to his success.

Brewers win 7th straight; best start since '87  —  MILWAUKEE — Aramis Ramirez hit a two-run homer that backed Wily Peralta, and the Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to seven with a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.  —  Francisco Liriano befuddled …

Hot start for Brewers' Carlos Gomez highlights magnitude of his breakout  —  Carlos Gomez has evolved into one of baseball's best players.  (Jeffrey Phelps/Getty Images)  —  This early in the season, several hitters are lighting up the box scores with impossible-to-sustain performances …

Moore to have MRIs reviewed by Rays orthopedist  —  Club calling elbow injury “strain,” remaining optimistic lefty can pitch again in '14  —  CINCINNATI — A wait-and-see climate continues to prevail in the case of Matt Moore's injured left elbow.  —  Moore addressed reporters prior …

Projected Super Two Cutoff  —  This year's projected Super Two cutoff is two years, 128 days of service time — typically written as 2.128 — according to Ryan Galla of CAA Baseball (Twitter link).  Before we get into the candidates to reach this status in 2014, here's a quick refresher …

Rays' Ryan Hanigan faces old team, Reds  —  CINCINNATI — Memories?  —  For sure.  —  Ryan Hanigan has tons from playing parts of seven seasons in the majors with the Reds, the first 12 of his pro career in the Cincinnati organization until being traded to the Rays in December, and now coming back as a visitor starting tonight.

Radio broadcaster Sparks knuckles up for Astros  —  TORONTO — Former Major League pitcher and Astros radio color analyst Steve Sparks threw knuckleballs to Houston hitters in the batting cages before Thursday's contest against the Blue Jays in preparation for Toronto starter R.A. Dickey.

Prospect Hot Sheet (April 11): Pederson's Tool Set Plays At Triple-A (VIDEO)  —  This installment of the Prospect Hot Sheet covers games from April 3-10, from Opening Day to present.  Remember, this feature simply recognizes the hottest prospects in the minors during the past week …

Diamondbacks Nearing Deal With Randy Wolf  —  The Diamondbacks are closing in on a minor league deal with veteran lefty Randy Wolf, reports Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic (on Twitter).  Wolf is a client of the Wasserman Media Group.  —  The veteran Wolf hasn't pitched in the Major Leagues since 2012 due to Tommy John surgery.

Qualifying offer system is a mess  —  Stephen Drew, Kendrys Morales are still unemployed.  Can the system be fixed?  —  It's the second week of April.  Anyone seen Stephen Drew or Kendrys Morales out there anywhere?  —  At the mall maybe?  Or the movies?  Or taking on odd jobs at the supermarket?

Abreu's 2 HRs power White Sox vs. Indians  —  U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Illinois  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Jose Abreu hits 2 more HRs as White Sox finally top Indians  —  CHICAGO — Rookie Jose Abreu connected for his second multihomer game …

MLB's best prospect, Byron Buxton, won't play before May  —  Baseball's best prospect, Twins center fielder Byron Buxton, injured his left wrist diving for a ball on March 16.  At the time the Twins hoped he'd miss just a few days, but he hasn't played since then and now they don't expect him to see any game action until at least May.