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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Gibson's choice to drop DH displeases Reds' Baker — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — D-backs manager Kirk Gibson and Reds manager Dusty Baker had a testy discussion when they met at home plate for the exchange of lineup cards prior to Monday's game. — Baker had wanted to use Shin-Soo Choo …
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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
D-backs send Ross to undergo MRI on calf
D-backs send Ross to undergo MRI on calf
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Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
NY Mets doubt Johan Santana will avoid D.L. but not seeking pitching; Yankees GM Brian Cashman breaks leg — The Mets' private expectations for Johan Santana's April 1 availability are even grimmer than their public line of “we'll see.” Really, there is almost no chance that Santana avoids …
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Sox prospect Britton arrested on DUI charge — FORT MYERS, Fla. — Boston Red Sox pitcher Drake Britton, a 23-year-old in his first big-league camp, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, driving under the influence and property damage, according to the Lee County Sheriff's office.
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Danny Knobler / CBSSports.com:
Tigers now want to trade for a closer, but it won't be easy — Spring training trades aren't easy. Spring training trades for closers might be even tougher. — But the Tigers now realize they have little choice. — With hard-throwing rookie Bruce Rondon already showing he can't handle the job …
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Inbox: Could injuries bring Lohse into picture? — Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers Rangers' fans questions — Free agent starter Kyle Lohse is still on the market. Are the Rangers interested in signing the right-hander? (AP) — With the loss of Martin Perez and other early developments …
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Stubbs embracing fresh start with Indians — New team, new position and new spot in batting order for outfielder — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Drew Stubbs needed some time to figure out how he felt after receiving that phone call in December. The Reds were the only team he knew.
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Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Slotted at DH, Pujols in lineup for spring debut — Angels slugger ahead of schedule by a week, but knee not yet 100 percent — TEMPE, Ariz. — Albert Pujols is back in action. The three-time Most Valuable Player and nine-time All-Star will be in the lineup at designated hitter …
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Associated Press:
Kershaw Roughed Up by Padres in 7-3 Loss — PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw gave up four runs and seven hits in three-plus innings, his third straight sub-par outing of the spring, and the Los Angeles Dodgers lost 7-3 to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. — Kershaw has given up nine runs on 17 hits in eight innings.
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Patrick Saunders / On the Rox:
Rockies Recap: Rockies 6, Cubs 3: Francis sharp, Rosario homers — Rockies veteran left-hander Jeff Francis delivers a pitch against the Cubs Tuesday at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Francis threw four scoreless innings, allowing one hit. — At Salt River Fields
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Future belongs to Ellsbury — Sox center fielder approaches pivotal season with confidence and optimism — BOSTON — Jacoby Ellsbury will turn 30 in September. Wasn't it just yesterday that he used the World Series as his personal coming-out party, the most exciting Red Sox center fielder since Freddie Lynn?
Associated Press:
Ramirez Leads Dominican Team in Romp Over Phillies — CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Jose Reyes, Hanley Ramirez and the Dominican Republic put on a relentless offensive display in their first exhibition game ahead of the World Baseball Classic, amassing 28 hits in a 15-2 romp over Cole Hamels and the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Brazil Meltdown Leads To China's 5-2 Victory, 2017 WBC Spot — FUKUOKA, Japan—Chinese baseball took another step forward today, rallying for five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat Brazil 5-2 and secure automatic entry into the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Harang pitches with O's, Brewers scouts watching — With Dodgers' surplus of pitching, veteran righty emerges as likely trade piece — GLENDALE, Ariz. — With scouts from the Brewers and Orioles watching, Dodgers starter Aaron Harang threw three scoreless innings in a Minor League game Monday at Camelback Ranch.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Brewers, Orioles Eyeing Harang