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8:20 PM ET, April 20, 2014

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D.J. Short / HardballTalk:
Pirates designate Travis Ishikawa for assignment to make room for Ike Davis  —  The Pirates announced this afternoon that they have designated Travis Ishikawa for assignment in order to make room for Ike Davis on the active roster.  Davis, who was acquired from the Mets yesterday …
Discussion: Bleacher Report
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Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Duda taking more prominent role in stride  —  NEW YORK — The job is his, but Lucas Duda prefers not to think of it that way.  The Mets traded first baseman Ike Davis on Friday, opening the position up to Duda full time, but the veteran said Saturday that he doesn't think his situation will change much in the coming weeks and months.
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Roger Rubin / NY Daily News:
Mets trade Ike Davis to Pirates for pitcher Zack Thornton and player to be named later
Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
Pirates acquire Ike Davis from Mets for minor league righty, PTBNL
Associated Press:
Tigers win, benefit from L.A.'s fielding fiasco  —  DETROIT — Ian Kinsler took off toward second base and kept on going.  —  By the time the Los Angeles Angels finished throwing the ball all over Comerica Park, Kinsler had scored one of the wackiest runs he's ever been a part of.
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Associated Press:
Bailey and Reds Win Again at Wrigley, 8-2  —  CHICAGO — Homer Bailey pitched six scoreless innings at friendly Wrigley Field for his first win of the season and Jay Bruce homered and doubled as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 on Sunday.  —  Zack Cozart hit a two-run homer for Cincinnati …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Tigers release Gonzalez, call up Worth  —  Veteran shortstop replaced on roster with versatile 28-year-old infielder  —  DETROIT — Alex Gonzalez's tenure as Tigers shortstop is over after three weeks.  The Tigers released the 37-year-old on Sunday morning and called up infielder Danny Worth from Triple-A Toledo.
Discussion: MLB Rumors and Bless You Boys
Metsblog:
Game Recap: Mets 4 - Braves 3  —  Curtis Granderson is still 4-for-his-last-43, but hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 14th inning, as the Mets beat the Brave 4-3 on Sunday afternoon.  —  Need to Know: Granderson went -6 on the day, but came through when it was needed …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Hughes Picks Up Win as Twins Top Royals, 8-3  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Phil Hughes ended a personal losing streak that dated to last July, pitching into the seventh inning Sunday and helping the Twins top the Kansas City Royals 8-3 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Discussion: Royals Review
Associated Press:
Hanigan collects 6 RBIs in 16-1 rout of Yanks  —  Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Ryan Hanigan racks up 2 HRs, 6 RBIs as Rays rout Yankees  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Ryan Hanigan homered twice and had six RBIs …
Anthony Witrado / ESPN:
Kershaw throws simulated game  —  LOS ANGELES — All indications point to Clayton Kershaw passing his biggest test with ease.  —  Kershaw, the Los Angeles Dodgers' ace, has been on the disabled list with an upper back problem, but he threw a simulated game Sunday at Dodger Stadium at maximum effort and reported no problems afterward.
Discussion: Associated Press
Edward Creech / MLB Rumors:
Twins Claim Sam Fuld, Designate Darin Mastroianni  —  The Twins have claimed outfielder Sam Fuld off waivers, a source tells Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter).  Fuld was designated for assignment by the Athletics on April 12th.  —  Fuld, 32, appeared in just seven games for the A's …
Associated Press:
Lewis Gets 1st Win in 2 Years, Texas 6-3 Over WSox  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Colby Lewis pitched into the sixth inning for his first win in nearly two years, Prince Fielder homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Saturday night.  —  Lewis (1-1) struck out four while allowing only one run over 5 1-3 innings.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Dan Bickley / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks owner backing his management team, for now  —  Ken Kendrick is the king of cardboard baseball.  —  He has a Honus Wagner card that sells for eight figures.  He has a Babe Ruth card from when Ruth was just a svelte young pitcher.  He has cards that cost him a penny and are now worth over $50,000.
Discussion: MLB Rumors
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Associated Press:
Ethier's HR Propels Dodgers Over Diamondbacks
Associated Press:
Braun Homers Twice, Rallies Brewers Over Pirates  —  PITTSBURGH — Ryan Braun hit two homers, including a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning that sent the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 Saturday night.  —  Braun has five home runs this season after being suspended …
Discussion: Associated Press, Bucs Dugout and ESPN
 
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