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Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Acquire Johnny Cueto From Reds — The Reds announced that Johnny Cueto has been traded to the Royals for left-handed pitchers Brandon Finnegan, John Lamb, and Cody Reed. The Reds are also sending cash considerations to KC, according to the Royals' press release.
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Sources: Royals nearly complete deal for Reds' Cueto — FOX Sports — The Kansas City Royals recognize that they need an ace if they're going to win the World Series. — They nearly acquired one Saturday. — The Royals were close to trading for Cincinnati Reds ace Johnny Cueto …
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Shi Davidi / Sportsnet.ca:
Jays' talks for Cueto never gained much traction — SEATTLE - Another big-name starter came off the market Sunday when the Cincinnati Reds dealt Johnny Cueto to the Kansas City Royals, and while the Toronto Blue Jays continue to search for pitching help, their hunt may drag to Friday's non-waiver trade deadline.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cueto told he was traded 10 minutes before pitching gem
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Rangers, Dodgers lead field in race for Cole Hamels, sources say — 4m - MLB COLE HAMELS TEXAS RANGERS LOS ANGELES DODGERS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES CHICAGO CUBS NEW YORK YANKEES SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BOSTON RED SOX + more — Tim Kurkjian breaks down Cole Hamels' no-hitter against the Cubs and how it could affect his trade value.
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Associated Press:
Phillies Beat Cubs 11-5 for Series Sweep — CHICAGO — Ryan Howard homered for the second straight day, rookie Aaron Nola got his first major league win and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 11-5 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep.
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Greinke Gives Up Run, Shutout Streak Over at 45 2-3 Innings — NEW YORK — Zack Greinke's shutout streak for the Los Angeles Dodgers is over after the New York Mets scored against him on a grounder by opposing pitcher Jacob deGrom. — Greinke retired his first six batters Sunday …
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Tyler Clippard could beat Ben Zobrist out of Oakland — Oakland is a team in flux, with Scott Kazmir departing for Houston last week and Tyler Clippard poised to be the next pending free-agent-to-be moved. — There were strong indications after the A's 4-3 loss at AT&T Park on Sunday …
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Associated Press:
Craig Biggio inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame — 1 photo — COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Craig Biggio has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. — The multitalented native of Smithtown, New York on Long Island was enshrined on Sunday, becoming the first Houston Astro to make the Hall of Fame.
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Associated Press:
Gutierrez Homers in 10th to Lift Mariners Over Blue Jays 6-5 — SEATTLE — Franklin Gutierrez homered with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning Sunday to give Seattle a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, a game the Mariners kept close with the aid of a triple play.
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Associated Press:
Orioles Top Rays 5-2 for Second Straight Win — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Nolan Reimold had a two-run double among three hits Sunday, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 for their second straight win after a four-game skid. — Wei-Yin Chen (5-6) won for the first time in four starts …
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Rivals suggest the Padres are “pushing hard” to trade some of their bigger stars. — Of course, they may just be gauging interest after a disappointing start to the season after a very interesting winter, but rivals say pitchers James Shields and Andrew Cashner and reliever Craig Kimbrel …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Interested In Martin Prado — The Royals have interest in Marlins infielder Martin Prado, FOX Sports' Jon Morosi tweets. The 31-year-old Prado recently returned from a shoulder injury and is batting .277/.316/.374 in 308 plate appearances in his first season in Miami.
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Joe Resnick / Associated Press:
Rangers rally with 3 in 8th to beat Angels 7-6 — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Texas Rangers don't feel they are out of the AL West race, which appeared up until now to be a two-team race between the Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros. — But after taking the first two games of this three-game set …
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