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Braves lefty Andrew McKirahan was suspended for PED use, and he actually owned up to it and apologized.
Which players play in better triple-A cities than their big-league clubs?
Why is Nelson Cruz hitting so many home runs?
Let's check out the most ridiculous home runs of the first two weeks.
Matt Harvey penned an excellent article on throwing fastballs.
The Dodgers are currently in the lead for Cuban hurler Yadier Alvarez.
Some hot takes can be found in this FanPost on Royals Review.
Grant Brisbee provides a summary of the entire weekend in Kansas City.
Jesse Hahn will be skipped once because of that blister and Jesse Chavez of course will start.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) April 21, 2015
Melvin says it's his job to find right recipe for bullpen and he's still looking. Sounds as if Clippard might be used one-plus innings.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) April 21, 2015
Zobrist had MRI today and will get cortisone shot tonight.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) April 20, 2015
Melvin thinks there is an outside shot that Zobrist could play in this series.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) April 21, 2015
Tonight's minor league action includes Barry Zito on the hill for the Sounds, the RockHounds playing a doubleheader in Arkansas, and Dylan Covey taking the hill as the Ports host Bakersfield.
On this day a year ago, the A's finished off a three-game sweep of the Astros.
Tonight's starting lineup includes Mark Canha batting second. Ben Zobrist is out, and Brett Lawrie will be in the lineup despite originally being slated for an off-day.
