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Bill Chastain / MLB.com:
Since name change, Rays have flourished — BOSTON — Tuesday night's game against the Red Sox was the Rays' 1,000th game as the Rays. — Originally called the Devil Rays, the team switched to Rays prior to the 2008 season. The team's first game as the Rays came on March 31, 2008, in a 6-2 win vs. the Orioles at Camden Yards.
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Associated Press:
Victorino Gets 4 Hits, Red Sox Beat Rays 7-4 — BOSTON — Shane Victorino had four hits and his first two RBIs of the season, John Lackey pitched eight strong innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the slumping Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 on a chilly Tuesday night. — Victorino, activated …
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Phil Rogers / MLB.com:
Maddon not daunted by Rays' start to season — CHICAGO — You could have a better April than the one the Rays are having. — You might not be able to find a better manager to deal with it, however. — With three-fifths of his starting rotation on the disabled list, his lineup not clicking …
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Over the Monster, Red Sox Monster, DRaysBay and ESPN
Canadian Press:
Fernandez stays hot on mound, Marlins beat Braves — MIAMI — Jose Fernandez allowed two hits in eight stellar innings, Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-run homer and the Miami Marlins opened a homestand by beating the Atlanta Braves 9-0 on Tuesday night. — Jarrod Saltalamacchia also homered for Miami …
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Talking Chop and CBSSports.com
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Braves defying logic with remarkable start on mound
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Talking Chop
Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
Back in Bronx, Cano won't talk about past — NEW YORK — Robinson Cano was back at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, but not to reminisce. — Wearing a Seattle Mariners' cap and sporting a beard he was forbidden to grow per New York Yankees policy, the All-Star second baseman declined to answer …
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Jim Callis / MLB.com:
This year's Draft: Pitching, pitching and more pitching — Mound talent abounds at high school and college levels in 2014 Top 100 Prospects list — The 2011 First-Year Player Draft opened with the selection with four pitchers: Gerrit Cole (Pirates), Danny Hultzen (Mariners), Trevor Bauer (D-backs) and Dylan Bundy (Orioles).
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Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
Top of Draft unclear as three pitchers vie to be No. 1 — Rodon not a clear favorite to be Astros' pick as Aiken and Kolek continue to impress — It was supposed to be a no-brainer, one of those years when there was no doubt who the No. 1 pick in the Draft would be.
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MLB Trade Rumors
Meredith Perri / Metsblog:
Game Recap: Mets 6 - Phillies 1 — Jon Niese pitched a gem during a rainy night at Citizen Bank Park to help the Mets (15-11) defeat the Philadelphia Phillies (13-13) by a score of 6-1 Tuesday evening. >> Read the full recap and box score at SNY.tv. — Need to Know: After waiting through …
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The Good Phight, Phillies Nation and Amazin' Avenue
TSN.ca:
Blue Jays seek momentum on the road against Royals — The Sports Network — (SportsNetwork.com) - The Toronto Blue Jays will play their next eight games on the road, starting with Tuesday's opener of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
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Canadian Press, MLB Daily Dish, Batter's Box Interactive … and Royals Review
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Brendan Kennedy / Toronto Star:
Blue Jays send Ryan Goins to Triple-A Buffalo Goins was hitting just .150 through the season's first month.
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MLB Trade Rumors and Sportsnet.ca
Tina Moore / NY Daily News:
Mets slugger Lucas Duda files complaint with NYPD after items missing from home following move — Duda, whose possessions were moved to a new apartment by a company hired by the team, came home from a road trip to find multiple items missing, including two jackets, a bracelet and a knock-off Breitling watch, NYPD sources said.
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HardballTalk and New Jersey Online
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Release Ramon Ramirez — The Mariners have released right-hander Ramon Ramirez from their Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma, Rainiers broadcaster Mike Curto reports (on Twitter). The 32-year-old Ramirez allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings with the Rainiers prior to his release.
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Crying fan: Brewers' Gomez is ‘my idol’ — 'Every time I meet him, it's a dream come true,' says 15-year-old — ST. LOUIS — Aside from the dozens of texts, hundreds of tweets and the two news crews that showed up at her house Monday, it was just another school day for 15-year-old Jordan Hynum of Fort Atkinson, Wis.
