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In a span of a week, Robbie Erlin went from being one of the San Diego Padres' last roster cuts to a spot in their rotation. The left-hander's whirlwind beginning to the season continues Tuesday night when he takes the mound for the second of a four-game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Erlin pitched well in four Cactus League starts, posting a 2.25 ERA over 12 innings before being sent to Triple-A El Paso on April 3. Continue to Article

April 11, 2016 6:43:pm EST

HONOLULU (AP) -- A Hawaii judge has approved dismissing a domestic abuse charge against Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes. Continue to Article

April 11, 2016 4:24:pm EST

Sometimes it's too much for them at an early age,'' Weiss said. Nobody in major league history ever had a first week like Story did: a record seven home runs in his first six games, including homers in his first four starts. ''It has been fun so far,'' Story said Sunday after hitting a solo shot in Colorado's 6-3 win over San Diego, giving him 12 RBIs and putting him on pace for 189 home runs and 324 RBIs. Continue to Article

April 11, 2016 2:36:pm EST

Manager Walt Weiss told rookie Trevor Story when he reported to spring training that he had a chance to win the starting shortstop job for the Colorado Rockies with veteran Jose Reyes on paid leave while facing legal issues. Sometimes it's too much for them at an early age,'' Weiss said. ''It has been fun so far,'' Story said Sunday after hitting a solo shot in Colorado's 6-3 win over San Diego, giving him 12 RBIs and putting him on a ridiculous pace for 189 home runs and 324 RBIs this season. Continue to Article

April 11, 2016 1:13:pm EST

The Chicago Cubs are finally leaving the West Coast after almost two months of spring training and a half-dozen real games, and they're headed home in high spirits. Jake Arrieta homered and pitched seven innings, helping the Cubs finish off an impressive first week by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3 on Sunday. Chicago, with a two-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels and three wins in four games against Arizona, is tied with Cincinnati for the best record in the NL at 5-1. Continue to Article

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