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6:25 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.
Discussion: Surviving Grady, MLB and ESPN
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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
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
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.
Discussion: Redleg Nation
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
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 and Canadian Press
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: CBSSports.com and Bless You Boys
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.
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:
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 …
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 …
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
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Roger Rubin / NY Daily News:
Mets trade Ike Davis to Pirates for pitcher Zack Thornton and player to be named later
 
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