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Reds extend affiliate agreement with Louisville

Mark Sheldon, MLB.com

The Reds and Triple-A Louisville announced Thursday that they have signed a two-year extension to their affiliation agreement that will now run through the 2016 season.

CNNSI.com

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The entrance to the Cathedral Basilica looked more like that of a St. Louis Cardinals game on Thursday, just the way Stan Musial would have liked it.

CNNSI.com

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox signed left-handed pitcher Craig Breslow on Thursday.

David Waldstein, nytimes.com

Shaun Marcum, a right-handed pitcher, agreed to a one-year deal with the Mets. But outfielder Scott Hairston agreed to a two-year deal with the Cubs, according to a published report.

Zack Meisel, MLB.com

The White Sox brought right-handed pitcher Zach Stewart back to Chicago on Thursday, claiming the 26-year-old off waivers from the Pirates.

Hal Bodley, MLB.com

Stan Musial played on three World Series winners and watched many, many more. However, the Hall of Famer, who passed away Saturday, said the 1942 Cardinals were the best in franchise history.

Matt Weber, MLB.com

The Brewers announced Thursday that they will be adding a new gold-colored alternate jersey for the 2013 season.

Zack Meisel, MLB.com

Outfielder Nyjer Morgan will reportedly play in the Far East this season, as the former Brewers outfielder has agreed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Central League on a one-year deal that will pay him $1.6 million.