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1:35 PM ET, April 25, 2015

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Associated Press:
Freese's Homer in 7th Helps Richards, Angels Top Rangers 3-2  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — David Freese hit a go-ahead homer, Garrett Richards pitched seven effective innings for his first win since injuring his knee last year, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 Friday night.
Discussion: Halos Heaven
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Jeff / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Freese homer sends Rangers to 3-2 loss  —  Wandy Rodriguez likely earned at least one more start for the Texas Rangers as they attempt to juggle the Derek Holland injury and Ross Detwiler ineffectiveness in their rotation.  —  Rodriguez was good enough, much better than Detwiler has been …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Nearing Deal To Acquire Josh Hamilton
Sports Network The / Kansas City Star:
Recap: Chicago WSox vs. Kansas City  —  Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Though cooler heads prevailed in this matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox, Mother Nature wasn't quite as cooperative.  —  Heavy rain forced Friday's second installment of this tension-filled four-game series …
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Yost Insists Royals Not to Blame for String of Fights
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Metsblog:
Yankees end Mets' streak at 11  —  The Yankees ended the Mets' 11-game winning streak with a 6-1 victory in the Bronx Friday.  —  The Yankees took advantage of their short right-field porch with three homers off Mets starter Jacob deGrom.  Mark Teixeira had two two-run homers and Jacoby Ellsbury …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Amazin' Avenue
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Associated Press:
Hernandez Dominant, Cruz Goes Deep as M's Beat Twins 2-0  —  SEATTLE — Felix Hernandez tossed a five-hitter for his first complete game victory since August 2012, and Nelson Cruz gave him all the offense he needed with his major league leading ninth home run as the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Friday night.
Discussion: Lookout Landing and Twinkie Town
Associated Press:
Cubs Score 4 Times in 11th for 7-3 Win Over Reds  —  CINCINNATI — Jonathan Herrera singled home the tiebreaking run in the 11th inning, and David Ross followed with a bases-loaded double that sent the Chicago Cubs to a 7-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Rays Hit 3 Homers in 12-3 Victory Over Blue Jays  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — James Loney, Rene Rivera and Tim Beckham each hit a two-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 12-3 on Friday night.  —  Kevin Kiermaier also circled the bases on a four-base error as Tampa Bay earned its third consecutive victory.
Discussion: DRaysBay and Bluebird Banter
Associated Press:
Astros Hold Off A's 5-4 in 11 After 9 Scoreless Innings  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The Houston Astros aren't shy about celebrating their quick start, even if the season is less than a month old.  —  Pulling out an extra-inning win against a division rival after blowing a two-run lead certainly made them feel good.
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Juan Jaime clears waivers, is outrighted to Triple-A  —  PHILADELPHIA — Juan Jaime cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett, meaning the erratic reliever with the triple-digit fastball will still have a chance to show the Braves whether he can produce at a level consistent enough …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Ynoa, Butler Send Rockies to 6-4 Win Over Giants  —  DENVER — Pinch-hitter Rafael Ynoa snapped a sixth-inning tie with an RBI double, Eddie Butler was backed by stellar defense over six shaky innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Friday night.
Discussion: Purple Row
Associated Press:
Mystery Abounds When It Comes to ‘Neuroscouting’ in Baseball  —  CHICAGO — Baseball's most compelling video game is not offered in any store.  Exactly how many people are playing is unclear.  When it comes to the sticker price, no one wants to talk about it.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Holt's 8th-Inning HR Lifts Red Sox Past Skidding Orioles 7-5  —  BALTIMORE — Brock Holt hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Darren O'Day in the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 7-5 Friday night to extend the Orioles' losing streak to five games.
Discussion: Camden Chat
 
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