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Rays' Cobb sends Reds to rare 3-8 record — CINCINNATI — Alex Cobb went seven innings on Saturday, extending Tampa Bay's run of solid starting pitching, and James Loney homered for a 1-0 victory over the slumping Cincinnati Reds. — The Rays came into the interleague series with a 1-8 mark against Cincinnati.
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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 …
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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.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
To compete with Cards, Cubs have to strike gold deep in the draft — ST. LOUIS — The Cubs are not shy about pointing out how popular their farm system has become with the baseball trade publications. — Their system is ranked anywhere from second to fourth heading toward the 2014 draft, depending on the outlet.
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Joe Morgan / MLB.com:
Resiliency a virtue not lost on Johnson — ATLANTA — Chris Johnson understands he is bound to experience frustration similar to what he felt when he struck out in each of his four plate appearances against the Mets on Thursday night. But the Braves third baseman also understands the value …
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Uehara out vs. Yanks, may get shoulder test — NEW YORK — The Red Sox plan to hold off until they watch Koji Uehara long toss Sunday before deciding whether to send the 39-year-old closer back to Boston for additional testing on the stiffness he reported in the back of his right shoulder.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Game Recap: Mets 7, Angels 6 — Jose Valverde blew a three-run lead in the ninth, but Anthony Recker hit a home run in the 13th inning to put the Mets over the Angels, 7-6, in Los Angeles on Saturday night >> Read a full AP recap and boxscore at SNY.TV. — Need to Know: Jose Valverde …
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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.
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