Joey Votto’s 2 Homers Lead Unbeaten Reds over Cardinals 5-4
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto hit a pair of two-run homers, the strongest indication yet that he’s fully back in form, and Todd Frazier had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly on Friday night, keeping the Cincinnati Reds unbeaten
Rockies Down Cubs 5-1, Off to First 4-0 Start Since ’95
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies tied their best start in franchise history, beating the Chicago Cubs 5-1 Friday behind Troy Tulowitzki’s two-run double and Justin Morneau’s solo homer.
Cardinals Put Catcher Tony Cruz on Paternity Leave
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cardinals reserve catcher Tony Cruz has been placed on paternity leave before the first game in a series against the Cincinnati Reds.
Milone Dominates Into Eighth, Twins Beat White Sox 6-0
CHICAGO (AP) –Tommy Milone pitched two-hit ball into the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins got their first win under manager Paul Molitor, beating the White Sox 6-0 Friday to spoil Chicago’s home opener.
Dad Who Abandoned Wandering Girl Waives Extradition
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say the father of a 3-year-old girl found alone near a suburban Chicago forest preserve has waived extradition and will be returned to Illinois to face aggravated kidnapping charges.
Chicago Police Stumble Onto a Murder Case
CHICAGO (AP) — Cook County prosecutors say Chicago police officers stumbled upon a homicide while attempting to deliver news a stolen auto had been recovered.
FBI to Monitor Investigation Into Shooting of Teen
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim says he is closely monitoring the investigation into the shooting death by a Zion police officer of a northeastern Illinois teenager.
Judge Overturns Rauner Order Restricting Union Dues
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A St. Clair County judge has issued an order requiring Illinois government agencies to immediately reinstate mandatory union dues for nonmembers.
Chancellor: U of Illinois Hiring Plan May Need Reconsidering
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — The chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign says a plan to hire 500 new professors by 2020 may need rethinking amid state budget troubles.