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MLB Weekend News: Billy Butler to Face Lefties, Two Padres to DL

By Nick Fustor

Mar 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Yangervis Solarte (26) throws the ball to first base during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Yangervis Solarte (26) throws the ball to first base during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Trevor Story has quickly emerged as one of the best players on the Colorado Rockies.  How long he can keep up his torrid run remains to be seen.  Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Trevor Story has quickly emerged as one of the best players on the Colorado Rockies.  How long he can keep up his torrid run remains to be seen.  Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

After an Opening Week of MLB that saw teams falter in the cold and its brightest stars shine, the league will slowly fall into place as teams build on the momentum of hot starts and look to rebound from any struggles.  While the Baltimore Orioles (5-0) remain the only undefeated team in the league, there’s several other teams with only one loss on the season.

The Cincinnati Reds have surprised everyone by jumping out to a 5-1 record, while the Chicago Cubs are still looking strong despite a devastating injury to Kyle Schwarber.  Over the in American League, the upstart Minnesota Twins have faltered to the tune of an 0-6 record and will need a spark soon if they have any hopes of catching up to the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers.

On the West Coast, the Oakland Athletics are clinging to a slim lead in the loaded AL West while the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers are duking it out in a solid NL West division.

The biggest story, however, is the sudden rise of Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story, who now leads the league with seven home runs in just six games.

Here’s the latest news from an exciting weekend of major league action.

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