Philadelphia, PA

Cincinnati, OH

MLB Trade Rumors

The Reds announced Monday that they released left-handed reliever Daniel Norris, who’d been in camp on a minor league deal. Cincinnati also optioned outfielder Stuart Fairchild to Triple-A Louisville and reassigned righty Silvino Bracho and infielder/outfielder Alejo Lopez to minor league camp. It’s been a tough spring for Norris,...

Reds release veteran left-handed pitcher

Milwaukee, WI

Despite some offseason speculation about the Brewers potentially trading from their rotation depth, Milwaukee added to the starting staff this winter. Veteran southpaw Wade Miley returned on a one-year free-agent deal, joining Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff, Freddy Peralta, Eric Lauer and Adrian Houser in the starting mix. Milwaukee subsequently lost...

Brewers starter expected to begin season in bullpen

Atlanta, GA

The Atlanta Braves will option infielders Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to Triple-A, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Both had been in line for the Opening Day shortstop job in Atlanta, but it seems that will now go to Orlando Arcia. David O’Brien of The Athletic relays that Arcia will get the starting gig with Ehire Adrianza as the utility infielder. Adrianza is not currently on the 40-man roster. The Braves subsequently announced the moves as part of a larger batch of roster cuts, including outfielders Jordan Luplow, Eli White and right-hander Nick Anderson.

Braves surprisingly option top SS prospect ahead of Opening Day

Chicago, IL

Joliet, IL

Business Insider

Officials say the former Illinois-based night manager ended her shift by exiting the store with a cash-filled bag. She turned herself in on Monday.

Former Walmart manager arrested after leaving the store with $135,000 in shopping bag, police say

Illinois State

Quincy, IL

Black Enterprise

A man who made an awkward—now seemingly eerie—joke about marriage on Family Feud has been charged with murdering his wife three years after appearing on the game show. On Monday, Timothy W. Bliefnick, 39, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and home invasion in the death of his wife, Rebecca Bliefnick, KHQA reports. His arrest came a few weeks after Rebecca’s body was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside her Quincy, Illinois, home.

Man Who Gave Steve Harvey An Eerie Response On ‘Family Feud’ Charged with Murdering Wife

Los Angeles, CA

Former child star Amanda Bynes has been placed on a psychiatric hold after she said she came to while roaming the streets naked, TMZ reports. According to an eyewitness, the 36-year-old She’s the Man and The Amanda Show actress was spotted walking the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday (March 19) morning without any clothes on when she flagged down a car. She informed the driver that she was having a psychotic episode, and later called 911 to tell authorities the same thing.

Amanda Bynes Placed in Psychiatric Care After Walking Outside Without Any Clothes

First-baseman/designated hitter Luke Voit has pushed back the opt-out date on his minor league deal with the Brewers until Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Voit told reporters he likes the fit with Milwaukee, and that the team likes him, but they are trying to maintain maximum 40-man roster flexibility going into the season.

Brewers' Luke Voit pushes back opt-out date

Florida State

Boynton Beach, FL

Distractify

Paying extra fees when you're traveling absolutely stinks. Sure, you might get happy after finding a budget ticket using Google Flights and you're all excited to plan your trip, especially because you think that you now have a bit more money to spend on your travels with all of the cash you saved on your ticket.

Woman Ships Luggage to Florida Instead of Paying $150 for Spirit Airlines Baggage Fee

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The entertainment world is mourning the loss of one of its own this week following the news that famed television actor Lance Reddick, best known for roles in "West Wing," "The Wire," and "Bosch," has died at the age of 60.

Famed TV Actor Dies Unexpectedly in Los Angeles

Logan, UT

The Spun

It wouldn't be the NCAA Tournament without a viral cheerleader moment or two. This week, a Utah State cheerleader went viral toward the end of her team's loss in the NCAA Tournament. The Utah State team went out in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, falling in disappointing fashion. Toward the ...

Look: Cheerleader Going Viral During NCAA Tournament

Colorado State

Albuquerque, NM

The Colorado Rockies announced on Monday that corner infielder/outfielder Nolan Jones has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. Reliever Noah Davis was also optioned, while non-roster invitees Logan Allen, Jeff Criswell, Braxton Fulford and Karl Kauffmann were all reassigned to minor league camp. Jones’ demotion comes as a bit of a...

Rockies option former top prospect to Triple-A

The Reds announced that catcher Austin Romine has been released from his minor league deal. Romine inked his contract in December, re-signing with Cincinnati after initially being acquired from the Cardinals at last August’s trade deadline. The release gives Romine a bit of extra time to try and land...

Reds release catcher Austin Romine from minor league deal

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Mets Claim Sam Coonrod, Designate Khalil Lee

The Mets announced that they have claimed right-hander Sam Coonrod off waivers from the Phillies. The righty had been designated for assignment by the Phils last...

Mets Claim Sam Coonrod, Designate Khalil Lee

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