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Jameson Taillon comes off the injured list and helps the Cubs beat the Marlins 8-3
— Jameson Taillon had a solid first start, Nico Hoerner doubled twice and the Cubs rolled past the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Friday.
Rangers option rookie Jack Leiter one day after shaky MLB debut
The Texas Rangers optioned rookie right-hander Jack Leiter to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, one day after allowing seven runs in his major league debut.
Nico Hoerner's double cushions the Cubs' lead
Nico Hoerner gives the Cubs a 3-0 lead with an RBI double.
Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Saturday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set fantasy baseball lineups for Saturday, April 20.
Rockies place Kyle Freeland on IL due to elbow injury
The Rockies placed left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left elbow strain.
Struggling Kyle Hendricks to start, but Cubs worried
Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks will make his start Sunday, but the team is concerned about his struggles to start the season.