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Louisville lost 8-1 to Toledo. Sean Gallagher started the game and gave up 5 runs without making it out of the second inning.

Industry secret: rotations aren't supposed to have depth. If you have seven capable, above-average major league starters, you're a drunken goof if you don't trade one or two of them for something you actually need.

The Cincinnati Reds will be opening Spring Training on Feb. 18 when pitchers and catchers report and among those attending will be 16 non-roster invitees.

The Netherlands clinched a spot in the World Cup gold-medal game - the first European country to do so in a tournament format - with two victories Thursday, including a 4-1 victory against previously undefeated Cuba.