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Giants Throw Franchise-Record Fourth Straight Shutout

Madison Bumgarner fired a one-hit gem as the Giants notched a franchise-record fourth straight shutout in a 5-0 win over the Reds.

Bumgarner didn't give up a hit until the sixth inning, and the Giants' starting pitchers have now gone a club-record 36 straight innings without allowing a run.

With the Dodgers' loss to the Mets, the Giants moved into sole possession of first place in the NL West.

Via MLB.com


Baker Tells Chapman: No More Rolling

Dusty Baker is trying to ensure that Aroldis Chapman won't be doing any more somersaults on the field.

Chapman did a pair of forward rolls after striking out Martin Maldonado to complete a 4-3 win over the Brewers on Tuesday night.

"It's been addressed already and it's over," Baker said on Wednesday. "It won't happen again - ever. I know he's happy and things have been going poorly for him, but he's got to demonstrate in a different way."

Chapman, who speaks through a translator, declined to discuss it.

Via Associated Press


Chapman Celebrates Save With Somersaults

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman rolled into a double somersault after closing out a win against the Brewers on Tuesday night.

Before recording the save, the left-hander had blown two chances and had an 11.37 ERA over his last seven outings.

Dusty Baker was not happy with his pitcher's celebration.

"I know he was happy, especially after the bad week he had last week," said Baker, who saw Chapman's rolls on the jumbotron replay.

"But that's something -- we don't play like that."

Baker added that the coaching staff has addressed the issue.

"I didn't see it," said Brewers right fielder Corey Hart. "I don't care."

Via MLB.com


MLB Suspends Two Minor League Players

MLB announced today that two Minor League players have been suspended following their violations of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Reds right-handed pitcher Luis Atilano has received a 50-game suspension without pay after a second violation for a drug of abuse. The suspension of Atilano, who is currently on the roster of the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos of the Southern League, is effective immediately.

Red Sox Minor League right-handed pitcher Marco Duarte has received a 50-game suspension without pay after testing positive for an amphetamine. The suspension of Duarte, who is currently on the roster of the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs of the Eastern League, is effective immediately.

Via Press Release


Police: Woman Lied About Chapman Room Robbery

A Maryland woman has been charged with filing a false police report over a robbery report at the hotel room of Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman.

Twenty-six-year-old Claudia Manrique, of Silver Spring, Md., was charged Wednesday by Pittsburgh police with a single misdemeanor count.

Via ESPN.com


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