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Adam Wainwright returns to St. Louis with abdominal pain — Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright left camp Tuesday to return to St. Louis after abdominal pain prompted him to get examined by a specialist. — The Cardinals expect to get test results back on Wednesday to determine how many days he will miss, the St. Louis Dispatch reported.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright experiences abdominal soreness, will be examined in St. Louis — JUPITER, Fla. • After experiencing abdominal pain that has limited his workouts but not his ability to throw, Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright will return to St. Louis to see a specialist Thursday.
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Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Cards ace to be examined Thursday; GM Mozeliak ‘not overly concerned’
Cards ace to be examined Thursday; GM Mozeliak ‘not overly concerned’
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Holmberg takes steps to move forward with Reds — 9/25/14: David Holmberg strikes out a pair and allows two runs over six strong innings to lead the Reds to a 5-3 win over the Brewers — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Lefty pitcher David Holmberg's career with the Reds clearly got off on the wrong foot last season, beginning at Spring Training.
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Iglesias taking aim at spot in Reds' rotation
Iglesias taking aim at spot in Reds' rotation
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
After Taveras tragedy, Cards working on education program — JUPITER, Fla. • While Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said he still was formulating the organization's comprehensive approach, he did outline some of the issues he and manager Mike Matheny will touch on Wednesday …
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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Chamberlain returns to Tigers' bullpen on one-year deal — 8/10/14: With the bases loaded, Joba Chamberlain strikes out Juan Francisco to end the 9th inning and send the game to extras — LAKELAND, Fla. — On the day the Tigers began full-squad workouts, they saw a familiar, unexpected face sneak in to help fill out their bullpen.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Chamberlain returns for ‘unfinished business’
Tigers' Chamberlain returns for ‘unfinished business’
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Re-Sign Joba Chamberlain
Tigers Re-Sign Joba Chamberlain
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Steven Marcus / Newsday:
Hank Aaron is rooting for Alex Rodriguez … DATA — A-Rod's career home runs
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Mike Bauman / MLB.com:
Donaldson already proving great fit with Blue Jays — Josh Donaldson hit a career-high 29 home runs with 98 RBIs in 2014 and will join a dynamic lineup in a hitters' paradise in Toronto for 2015 — DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays are extremely happy to have Josh Donaldson in their lineup.
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
MLB explains pace-of-game rules — DUNEDIN, Fla. — Major League Baseball began briefing its 30 teams this week on its new pace-of-game rules, and clubs are learning that the ramifications will have an impact in a variety of areas, including midinning pitching changes and new ways for managers to signal for replay reviews.
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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Andre Ethier wants starting job — GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Los Angeles Dodgers were hoping they were done with the drama that comes with having an excess of well-paid outfielders after they traded Matt Kemp to the San Diego Padres over the winter, but the storyline could linger.
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Kevin Kernan / New York Post:
Why Ichiro is glad to be a Marlin — and away from Joe Girardi — Ichiro Suzuki and Yankees manager Joe Girardi (inset) — JUPITER, Fla. — Ichiro Suzuki is a proud man. At the age of 41, he is looking for a fresh start with a young, exciting team. — Don't count the old man out.
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Ryan M. Rodenberg / VICE Sports:
Brain Doping, Baseball, and a Supreme Court Justice's Crystal Ball — Forget steroids. About 10 percent of Major League Baseball players are allowed to use cognitive-enhancing drugs—that is, brain boosters. Specifically, players are permitted to take Adderall, a prescription stimulant used …
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Jeffrey Flanagan / MLB.com:
Outfielder reports no discomfort in right wrist the day after playing long toss — Alex Gordon flaunts consistent power and speed, having trumped 86 runs scored in four straight seasons, and should continue to excel in 2015 — SURPRISE, Ariz. — After playing long toss on Monday …
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Cincinnati.com:
Joey Votto: Reds clubhouse full of leaders — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Joey Votto asked that the beat writers stop by his locker because he had some things about leadership in the wake of Mat Latos' comments. — What followed was a series of impassioned remarks.
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