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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Cubs call up infield prodigy Addison Russell to majors — Top Cubs shortstop prospect Addison Russell is being called up to the majors, sources told CBSSports.com. — Russell will join top slugging prospect Kris Bryant, who was called up only Friday and is already making an impact with three RBI Monday night against Pittsburgh.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago:
Putting the Addison in Clark and Addison: Is Russell near Cubs debut? — PITTSBURGH - Don't look now, but the Cubs' top prospect still in the minors just got about 15 steps closer to the big leagues. Specifically, 15 steps to his left. — Whether Addison Russell can join former minor …
Cincinnati.com:
Updated: A profane Bryan Price vents frustration — MILWAUKEE — Reds manager Bryan Price showed the same frustration that has welled up among the team's fanbase as the team is coming off four straight losses and seven losses in eight games. — Instead of lashing out at his team's offensive woes …
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Associated Press:
Volquez Leads Royals to 7-1 Win Over Twins in Series Opener — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Edinson Volquez dodged trouble for seven innings, and the Kansas City Royals scored a pair of runs on wild pitches before pounding the bumbling Minnesota Twins, 7-1 on Monday night.
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Associated Press:
Tigers Rally in 7th Off Sabathia, Beat Yankees 2-1 — DETROIT — J.D. Martinez and Yoenis Cespedes hit consecutive RBI singles in the seventh inning, and Joba Chamberlain got Jacoby Ellsbury to hit into a crucial double play in the eighth, helping the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night.
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Clark Spencer / Fish Bytes:
Is Mike Redmond on the hot seat? — NEW YORK — Reeling from a four-game sweep to the New York Mets that left the Marlins with the second-worst record in the majors at 3-10, manager Mike Redmond's job may be in jeopardy as the team heads to Philadelphia for a series with the Phillies that could dictate his fate.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Notes: ‘Fastball’ documentary a home run for fans
Notes: ‘Fastball’ documentary a home run for fans
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Nick Groke / Denver Post:
COLORADO ROCKIES / MLB — ROCKIES' JORGE DE LA ROSA GETS FIRST START OF SEASON AGAINST PADRES — The Denver Post — LOS ANGELES — A welcome and steady arm will greet the Rockies on the mound Monday night at Coors Field when they return from an up-and-down road trip on the West Coast.
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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Travis d'Arnaud out at least 3 weeks with fractured finger — Your browser does not support iframes. — Update — Travis d'Arnaud will be in a splint for three weeks after being diagnosed with a fracture of the little finger on his right hand, the team announced Monday (April 20, 2:50 pm).
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Tom Szczerbowski / Fox Sports:
Rosenthal: Braves reliever Andrew McKirahan suspended 80 games for PED violation — FOX Sports — Andrew McKirahan has a 4.15 ERA this season. — Atlanta Braves lefthander Andrew McKirahan has been suspended 80 games for violating Masjor League Baseball's performance-enhancing drug policy …
Associated Press:
Red Sox Get 5 Unearned Runs in 7-1 Win Over Orioles — BOSTON — Justin Masterson benefited from five unearned runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 Monday in a soggy Patriots' Day game shortened by rain to 6 1/2 innings. — The first pitch was thrown at 11:04 …
Paul Lukas / Uni Watch:
Uni Watch Exclusive: More Clippers Leaks — On Friday I posted some Clippers leaks. That prompted a new source to come forward with some additional materials connected to the team's upcoming redesign. — As you'll recall, the images I posted on Friday appeared to be from a rebranding proposal prepared by a design firm.
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Steven Marcus / Newsday:
Terry Collins would like to stay, but he's not sure of Mets' plans … Mets — Mets vs. Marlins
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