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On bench Monday Heyward is not starting Monday against Milwaukee.

Impact Heyward started the first three games of the year, including one against a lefty. He'll sit against southpaw Brett Anderson on this occasion, with Kris Bryant moving out to right field and Matt Duffy earning a start at third base.

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Not starting Monday Pederson will not start Monday against the Brewers.

Impact Pederson started against the first lefty the Cubs faced, getting the nod against Tyler Anderson on Saturday. He'll sit against another left-handed Anderson (Brett) on Monday, with Ian Happ sliding to left field and Jake Marisnick starting in center. Just how often Pederson finds himself starting against same-sided pitching this season remains to be seen.

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E. Carolina primed to make another run at ending CWS drought

East Carolina continues to show it’s one of the most complete teams in college baseball

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and prediction Analyzing Monday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

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Traded to Cubs Valdez was traded from the Padres to the Cubs in exchange for right-hander James Norwood on Monday.

Impact Valdez advanced to Double-A Amarillo in 2019 and posted a 4.23 ERA, 68:28 K:BB and 1.43 WHIP in 55.1 innings during 43 relief appearances. Valdez could advance to Triple-A in 2021, although it's not clear whether he'll be in line to make his major-league debut at some point during the season.

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Heads to bench Alford is not in the lineup Monday against the Reds.

Impact Alford has started the season 0-for-7 with five strikeouts, though he's at least reached base three times via walks. Dustin Fowler gets the nod in center field Monday.

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Pirates acquire right-hander Kyle Keller from Angels, DFA Edgar Santana The Pirates have made a habit out of picking up right-handed relievers over the past few months, and they’ve done it again. On Monday aftern...

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