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11:10 AM ET, April 21, 2014

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Canadian Press:
Pedroia scores on Lough's throwing error; Sox beat O's  —  BOSTON — Dustin Pedroia scored from third on left fielder David Lough's throwing error with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 6-5 comback win over Baltimore Orioles on Sunday night.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Red Sox pay tribute to those affected by bombings  —  BOSTON — On the eve of the 2014 Boston Marathon, the Red Sox put together a stirring pregame ceremony on Sunday night in recognition of those affected by the tragic bombings that took place at the finish line last April.
Discussion: The Strike Zone
Gordon Edes / ESPN:
On eve of marathon, Red Sox honor victims
Discussion: SI Wire
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees closer David Robertson says 'I'm ready to go pitch' after facing five batters in extended spring training game
Discussion: Over the Monster and HardballTalk
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches two games in a row for first time since 2004  —  Mets righthander Daisuke Matsuzaka had not pitched in consecutive games since the 2004 Japan Series.  —  But in Sunday's 4-3, 14-inning win over the Braves, he proved he was up to the task, tossing three scoreless innings …
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Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Mets call up Bobby Abreu from Triple-A for Monday's game against Cardinals  —  Abreu signed a minor-league deal with the Mets this spring after being released by the Phillies.  His contract has an opt-out if he was not called up to the majors by April 30.  —  With the Mets desperate for punch …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Duda taking more prominent role in stride
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Jon Paul Morosi / Fox Sports:
MLB must evolve to let players express themselves without rebuke  —  Sorry, everyone.  I must have been busy waiting for Stephen Drew and Kendrys Morales to sign when this transaction came across the wire:  —  NATIONAL LEAGUE — Named Gerrit Cole as Special Baseball Ethics Instructor to Carlos Gomez, succeeding Brian McCann.
Discussion: HardballTalk
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Benches clear in Brewers-Pirates finale  —  Brewers' Gomez and Narron, Pirates' Snider ejected in top of the third  —  PITTSBURGH — When he went toe to toe with the Atlanta Braves last September, Carlos Gomez was contrite and accepted both responsibility and a suspension.
Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago Sun Times:
Tyler Flowers hopes hot bat keeps him in White Sox' lineup  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — If Tyler Flowers keeps this up, manager Robin Ventura won't even want to take him out of the lineup.  That would be a good thing for Flowers, because the White Sox catcher wants the work.
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Associated Press:
Lewis Gets 1st Win in 2 Years, Texas 6-3 Over WSox
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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: Bless You Boys and MLB Rumors
Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Struggling Valverde re-assigned to setup role  —  NEW YORK — The first loss of Jose Valverde's season was the loss of his role.  Valverde struggled in the first two weeks of the year as the Mets' closer, and manager Terry Collins announced Sunday that he was switching to veteran Kyle Farnsworth …
Discussion: Metsblog
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 and CBSSports.com
Associated Press:
Rollins Gets Key Hits, Phillies Beat Rockies 10-9  —  DENVER — Jimmy Rollins homered early, then hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning that sent the Philadelphia Phillies past the Colorado Rockies 10-9 Sunday.  —  Rollins finished with three hits as the Phillies averted a series sweep.
Discussion: CBSSports.com and The Good Phight
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
 
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