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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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Associated Press:
Rockies Hit 5 Homers, Power Way to 17-7 Win Over Reds — DENVER — Nolan Arenado, Ben Paulsen and Carlos Gonzalez each homered in a 10-run third inning Sunday to help the Colorado Rockies beat Cincinnati 17-7 on a day when the Reds traded ace Johnny Cueto. — It was a big afternoon for Paulsen …
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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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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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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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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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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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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Baseball America:
Swanson Hit In Face With Pitch — No. 1 overall pick Dansby Swanson was hit in the face with a pitch from Cuban righthander Yoan Lopez during a simulated game Thursday at the Diamondbacks' extended spring training facility, a source confirmed to Baseball America, but Swanson did not sustain any fractures.
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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.
Associated Press:
Hellickson, Owings Lead Diamondbacks Past Brewers 3-0 — PHOENIX — Jeremy Hellickson threw six strong innings, Chris Owings drove in two runs with a pinch-hit, two-out double and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Milwaukee 3-0 on Sunday to take three of four from the suddenly punchless Brewers …
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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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