At least 8 dead in “execution-style killings” at 4 locations in Pike County; no arrests made  —  PIKE COUNTY, OH (WCMH) — Eight people were found dead Friday at four crime scenes in rural Ohio, and at least most of them were shot to death, authorities said.

Castro, 21, allowed just one run and two hits in six innings pitched  —  The Denver Post  —  Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Miguel Castro (46) points to the sky after making it out of the eighth inning at Coors Field on April 13, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.  The Colorado Rockies defeated the San Francisco Giants 10-6.

Chris Colabello Receives 80-Game PED Suspension  —  Blue Jays first baseman/outfielder Chris Colabello has received an 80-game PED suspension, per a league announcement.  He tested positive for the banned substance dehydrochlormethyltestosterone.  The 32-year-old's roster spot …

Rays calling up top prospect LHP Blake Snell to start Saturday  —  UPDATE, 5:33: Manager Kevin Cash said the plan is for Snell to make one start and then go back to Triple-A. Cash said he earned the call-up, and doesn't expect him to be rattled.  —  Also, Snell will wear No. 4, the first Rays pitcher in single digits.

Rehab stint goes well for Reds' Homer Bailey  —  LOUISVILLE — Homer Bailey has said it's been easy to be patient with his return from Tommy John surgery, because he knows he's not quite ready to go out and pitch in the big leagues, but he is following a well-worn path in return from the surgery.

Blue Jays, Michael Bourn Agree To Minor League Deal  —  The Blue Jays and free agent center fielder Michael Bourn have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter).  The 33-year-old Bourn was designated for assignment by the Braves late in Spring Training and subsequently released.

Royals continue to defy projections  —  In other words, computers can do everything, right?  Well, except for one thing, that is: They just can't figure out the Kansas City Royals.  —  This is a story about computers and the world's most unprojectable baseball team.

Trout Homers, Reaches 4 Times as Angels Beat White Sox 3-2  —  Mike Trout hit a two-run homer and reached base four times, helping back Jered Weaver as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 Thursday to close a 10-game trip.  —  Melky Cabrera's solo homer in the seventh …

Arrieta in the Ninth  —  Jake Arrieta takes a no-hitter and a 16-0 Cubs lead over the Reds into the ninth inning.  The Reds are scheduled to send up Scott Schebler, the pitcher's slot, and Zack Cozart.  —  Arrieta threw a no-hitter last year on Aug. 30th at the Dodgers.

Prince was a gift, a genius and a reminder that we have no limits.  —  Perhaps the most tremendous thing Prince showed us is how music can be the closest expression of freedom.  His songs defied all the rules and taught us to let go of boundaries placed on us by the world and by each other.

Diamondbacks hoping Shelby Miller has fixed mechanics … SAN FRANCISCO - The Diamondbacks were encouraged by the way Shelby Miller threw the ball on Saturday in San Diego.  They just want to make sure he doesn't hurt himself again while doing it.  —  On two separate pitches in the second inning …