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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners, Cubs Swap Mike Montgomery, Dan Vogelbach In Four-Player Deal  —  6:15pm: The two teams have announced the trade.  —  5:32pm: Chicago will receive Triple-A right-hander Jordan Pries in the deal as well, reports USA Today's Bob Nightengale (on Twitter).
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Associated Press:
Martin Hits 2 HRs, Drive in 11th Lifts Mariners Over Chisox  —  SEATTLE — Leonys Martin hit his second home run of the game, a solo shot with one out in the 11th inning that sent the Seattle Mariners over the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Wednesday.  —  Martin hit a two-run drive in the second inning.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians, Brewers Discussing Jonathan Lucroy  —  The Indians and Brewers are in trade talks pertaining to catcher Jonathan Lucroy, reports ESPN's Buster Olney (via Twitter).  Olney notes that it's possible that yesterday's setback for Michael Brantley (and, presumably, the injury to Yan Gomes) has urged Cleveland to add a hitter.
Associated Press:
Naquin, Carrasco Send Indians to 11-4 Romp Over Royals  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the span of three innings, the Indians' Tyler Naquin homered to left field, sent a two-run double down the right-field line and connected on a three-run homer over the center-field wall.  —  Talk about using all fields.
Discussion: Royals Review and Sportsnet.ca
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
The potential bombshell Cubs trade that never materialized  —  Plus Jerry Manuel's new calling and more in Ken Rosenthal's latest notes.  —  Every year before the non-waiver deadline, I write that we should expect the unexpected.  Something will happen to make our heads spin.  Something always does.
Associated Press:
Donaldson and Encarnacion Homer, Help Blue Jays Beat Arizona  —  PHOENIX — Josh Donaldson and Edwin Encarnacion each hit two-run homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4 on Wednesday.  —  Donaldson's homer off Patrick Corbin landed in the Chase Field swimming pool in the first inning.
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Arizona Republic:
Tuesday's game  —  Blue Jays at Diamondbacks
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Associated Press:
Martinez Shakes Off Nosebleed, Cardinals Beat Padres  —  ST. LOUIS — Carlos Martinez was dominant after a shaky first inning and a nosebleed in the second, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 Wednesday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Prioritizing Relief Additions  —  Giants GM Bobby Evans suggested yesterday that his organization is looking hard at relievers, in an appearance on the podcast of ESPN.com's Buster Olney (audio link).  Perhaps unsurprisingly, then, the organization is said to be “blanketing” …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Outright Neil Ramirez  —  The Twins announced to the media following today's win over the Tigers that right-hander Neil Ramirez has been outrighted to Triple-A Rochester (Twitter link via Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press).  Left-hander Buddy Boshers has been recalled in his place …
Discussion: Twinkie Town
Associated Press:
Reds Beat Braves 6-3, Take Series Between NL's Worst Teams  —  CINCINNATI — Anthony DeSclafani is giving the Reds what they've missed most of the season.  —  The right-hander remained unbeaten since his return from a spring training injury, and Cincinnati got a pair of two-run homers …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Twins Homer Twice Off Rodriguez, Beat Tigers 4-1  —  DETROIT — Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario homered off Francisco Rodriguez in the ninth, and the Minnesota Twins scored three runs in the inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Wednesday.  —  Detroit wasted a fine start by Justin Verlander …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Alex Wood To Undergo Elbow Procedure  —  The Dodgers have announced that lefty Alex Wood will “undergo an arthroscopic debridement” of his pitching elbow.  The southpaw is expected to miss eight weeks after the surgery is complete, per the announcement.  —  Doing the math, things don't look terribly promising for a return in 2016.
Discussion: True Blue LA and MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Kazmir's Spicy Start, Utley's Leadoff HR, Dodgers Top Nats  —  WASHINGTON — On the day the Dodgers announced Clayton Kershaw suffered an injury setback, the lineup and starter Scott Kazmir stepped up.  Some cramp-curing pickle juice and spicy mustard helped as well.
Discussion: Federal Baseball
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Clayton Kershaw's Injury
Arizona Republic:
Scottsdale police recommend assault charges against Cardinals' Chris Clemons  —  The Scottsdale Police Department is recommending that city prosecutors charge Arizona Cardinals safety Chris Clemons in the May 8 assault of a 25-year-old woman outside a downtown Scottsdale nightclub, according to police documents.
 
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