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2:35 PM ET, April 12, 2014

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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Red Sox's lowball offer might cost them Lester  —  This is looking more and more like left-hander Jon Lester's last season with the Boston Red Sox.  —  The Red Sox's most recent offer to Lester was far below market value — four years for between $70 million and $80 million, according to sources within the teamâs clubhouse.
Discussion: MLB Rumors and Full Count
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
After facing PED cheat in ALCS, Red Sox carried battle into offseason
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Cincinnati.com:
Latos' recovery sees another setback  —  Mat Latos' bullpen session this afternoon after did not go well.  Latos politely declined to speak reporters.  But trainer Paul Lessard said Latos will be shut down from throwing for a few days.  —  Latos was scratched from his rehab start with Triple …
Discussion: HardballTalk
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Bill Chastain / MLB.com:
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 …
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Ryan Hanigan faces old team, Reds
Discussion: Redleg Nation
Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
Hardy hopes to be back in O's lineup tonight  —  BALTIMORE — Shortstop J.J. Hardy received an injection in his lower back during Thursday's off-day, and he was prescribed rest with the intent being that he'll be back in the Orioles' starting lineup tonight.
Discussion: Camden Chat
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Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
Machado to bat in sim game vs. Johan  —  BALTIMORE — Manny Machado will have a pair of at-bats against Johan Santana in a simulated game today during extended spring camp.  —  Machado, who is rehabbing from left knee surgery, has not had an at-bat, so this is a step forward.
Discussion: HardballTalk
MLB.com:
Cardinals announce contract extension for Mozeliak  —  12th General Manager in Cardinals history extends contract with club through 2018 season  —  The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that Senior Vice President and General Manager John Mozeliak has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the team through the 2018 season.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Associated Press:
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 …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball, ESPN and CBSSports.com
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Ryan Lawrence / Philly.com:
Howard: 'We've played very well this year'
Discussion: HardballTalk
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Koji day to day with right shoulder stiffness  —  With closer unavailable, Mujica tosses 1-2-3 ninth to notch first save  —  NEW YORK — The Red Sox had to stay away from Koji Uehara in Friday night's 4-2 victory against the Yankees, as the star closer felt some tightness in his right shoulder during pregame activities.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
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?
Discussion: MLB Rumors and ESPN
Chicago Tribune:
Padres' Cashner one-hits Tigers in 6-0 win … Sports Xchange  —  SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres have played 7,176 games since they were born through expansion in 1969.  Not once have they had a no-hitter.  In fact, they are the only team in the major leagues without a no-hitter.
Associated Press:
Speed thrills: Schafer chugs home for Braves  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Jordan Schafer races home from first on 10th-inning single  —  ATLANTA — Jordan Schafer scored from first base on Justin Upton's bloop single to right field …
Discussion: Talking Chop
Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Angels fans touches Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson during play  —  After making a catch and with the ball still in his hands, Granderson turned around to see who had touched him.  Granderson and the man exchanged words before security escorted the fan out.
 
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Chris Toman / MLB.com:
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