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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds keeping eye on Cuban phenom Luis Robert — PITTSBURGH - The Cincinnati Reds have already invested heavily in Cuban amateurs in the last year, with both right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez and shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez signing for lucrative bonuses last summer.
Discussion:
Red Reporter and MLB Trade Rumors
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Mark Schmetzer / Yahoo Sports:
Braun, Thames homer, Brews stop Reds' 4-game win string 5-1 — CINCINNATI (AP) — Ryan Braun and Eric Thames homered, Jimmy Nelson turned in his second straight strong start and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped Cincinnati's four-game winning streak, knocking off the Reds 5-1 Thursday night.
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
After another struggle, Bronson Arroyo impatient for results — Bronson Arroyo is getting impatient with himself. — He's already waited nearly three years to return to the major leagues, weathering two surgeries and the advancing march of time that previously seemed to affect every pitcher but him.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Barry Werner / Fox Sports:
St. Louis Cardinals legend Lou Brock battling cancer — St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Lou Brock is suffering from multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow's plasma cells. — The team said Brock was diagnosed recently and is undergoing treatment in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Lou Brock being treated for cancer; ‘prognosis is very good’ — Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com — Hall of Famer Lou Brock has begun undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, the Cardinals announced Thursday in a press release that cancelled …
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Kevan Smith switches catching gears from Triple-A Charlotte to Chicago — White Sox catcher Kevan Smith reacts after his promotion from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, April 13, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Kevan Smith certainly was disappointed …
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports and FanRag Sports
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Added To The 40-Man: Kevan Smith, William Cuevas
Added To The 40-Man: Kevan Smith, William Cuevas
Discussion:
CSN Chicago and Bless You Boys
Ken Powtak / Yahoo Sports:
Ramirez gets 1st RBIs of season, Red Sox top Pirates 4-3 — BOSTON (AP) — Hanley Ramirez looked plenty healthy in a big spot for the Boston Red Sox. — After a recent absence because of the flu, Ramirez doubled during a three-run rally in the eighth inning Thursday that sent the Red Sox over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3.
Discussion:
DRaysBay, Over the Monster and Bucs Dugout
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Minor MLB Transactions: 4/14/17 — Here are the day's minor moves from around the league... - The Rays have selected the contract of outfielder Shane Peterson, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (Twitter link). Peterson will take the place of Mallex Smith, who is headed to the 10-day DL with a hamstring injury.
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish and DRaysBay
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Joe Jimenez good, but Detroit Tigers have needs — Free Press sports writers Anthony Fenech and Jeff Seidel discuss the Joe Jimenez demotion, the Tigers' bullpen and more after the 11-5 loss to the Twins on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Video by the DFP. — CONNECT — The Detroit Tigers have played nine games.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Bless You Boys
New York Post:
‘Proof’ Eli Manning was in on Giants memorabilia scheme … Giants quarterback Eli Manning was in on a scheme to sell phony game-worn gear — sending an email asking the team's equipment manager for “helmets that can pass as game used,” according to blockbuster court papers obtained by The Post.
Discussion:
Fox Business, Deadspin, USA Today, NESN.com, FanRag Sports, ProFootballTalk, The Big Lead, CBS Boston and Fox Sports
Arden Zwelling / Sportsnet.ca:
Blue Jays' Donaldson leaves game vs. Orioles with apparent injury — TORONTO — For a moment there, as the ball left Josh Donaldson's bat at 93-m.p.h. and soared into the right field corner, and Jose Bautista crossed home plate to cut a deficit in half, and the Blue Jays offence finally …
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Bluebird Banter, Camden Chat, FanRag Sports and Yahoo Sports
Tampa Bay Times:
Changes coming after Rays lose third straight to Yankees (w/video) — NEW YORK — There are certain plans teams hatch during the winter and spring, over either suds or spreadsheets, that they are determined, even to a stubborn fault, to stick with for weeks if not months into a season.
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Rob Gloster / Yahoo Sports:
Story hits 2-run HR to lead Rockies in 3-1 win over Giants — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Colorado Rockies lost starter Jon Gray early with a re-aggravated toe injury, so they turned to solid relief pitching and strong defense - and got just enough from their sputtering offense - to beat the San Francisco Giants.
Discussion:
Purple Row, McCovey Chronicles and Arizona Republic
Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
Baseball America Prospect Report (April 14) — THE LINEUP — Newsmakers from Thursday's action: — Lucas Giolito, rhp, White Sox. The second start for Chicago's No. 2 prospect went slightly better than the first. Giolito allowed just three hits in four innings, but walked four in a loss at Durham.
Discussion:
Minor League Ball
Associated Press:
Mets sweep Phillies 5-4, Wheeler gets 1st win since 2014 … PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler looked like a king, proudly wearing the Mets' star-of-the-game crown after waiting 2 1/2 years to get another win. — The right-hander took a shutout into the sixth inning, Michael Conforto hit …
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue and Faith and Fear in Flushing
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Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:
Mets' Wheeler gets first win since 2014
Mets' Wheeler gets first win since 2014
Discussion:
Phillies Nation, The Good Phight and Amazin' Avenue