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7:10 PM ET, March 2, 2015

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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers slugger missed most of 2014 season due to neck injury  —  Prince Fielder and Elvis Andrus share excitement about coming to Spring Training healthy and Jeff Banister talks about his club's readiness  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Morning rain canceled the Rangers' planned intrasquad game for Monday …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Globe and Mail:
A-Rod listed as DH in Yankees' intrasquad game  —  Alex Rodriguez is ready to play for the New York Yankees.  —  A-Rod is listed as the designated hitter in Monday's intrasquad game.  Suspended for violations of baseball's drug agreement and labour contract, Rodriguez missed all of last season …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Torii Hunter seeks power, but knows when he's powerless  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. - Minnesota Twins right fielder Torii Hunter, stares at the ground, looks away, and slowly starts to speak again.  —  Hunter, whose ebullient personality has made him one of the most popular players in the game …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright returns to the mound, as scheduled  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright returned to the mound Monday morning to throw his first bullpen session since an abdominal strain forced him to take a few days off.  —  Wainwright worked through a light series of throws and then a progression of his pitches.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and MLB Trade Rumors
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Warthen ‘very skeptical’ of Harvey pitching 200 innings … Mets  —  Matt Harvey at Mets spring training
Discussion: ESPN
ESPN:
Scioscia: Richards won't be ready by opener  —  Los Angeles Angels right-hander Garrett Richards will not be ready to pitch on Opening Day, according to manager Mike Scioscia.  —  Richards is expected to begin pitcher fielding drills in about a week as he makes progress from August knee surgery …
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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels target Garrett Richards debut for 2-3 weeks into the season
Discussion: CBSSports.com and HardballTalk
Jamal Collier / MLB.com:
Outfielder an option for Nationals on Opening Day if Werth not ready  —  Nate McLouth said he should be ready to go around the time the Nationals begin playing Spring Training games.  (AP)  —  VIERA, Fla. — Nationals outfielder Nate McLouth is near the final stages in the recovery of his surgically repaired right shoulder.
Discussion: Talking Chop and Brew Crew Ball
Steve Dorsey / MLB.com:
‘Just like riding a bike,’ Marlins ace pleased with latest step in rehab from May operation  —  Jose Fernandez throws his first bullpen session since having Tommy John surgery in May and discusses his rehab progress this spring  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Marlins ace Jose Fernandez took another step …
Discussion: Fish Stripes
Tom Singer / Associated Press:
Pirates set pitching plans for early set of games  —  Gerrit Cole will start Wednesday's home opener at McKechnie Field.  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — The Bucs completed the first phase of their Spring Training on Sunday, pulling up Pirate City stakes.  Work done, immediate pitching plans set.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
Associated Press:
A's Switch-Pitcher Hopes to Find Spot With Oakland  —  MESA, Ariz. — Pat Venditte is used to it by now.  Teammates, coaches and others regularly stop him for a chance to check out his one-of-a-kind glove, the same one he has used for years featuring space for either hand.  —  Venditte is a rare switch-pitcher.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Jon Lester to start Cubs' opener  —  MESA, Ariz. — New Chicago Cubs ace Jon Lester will throw the first pitch of the new baseball season April 5 against the St. Louis Cardinals, manager Joe Maddon announced Monday.  —  Maddon also said Lester will make his Cubs debut this spring Friday …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Sam Amick / USA Today:
JaVale McGee waived by 76ers, can sign with playoff team  —  The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to waive center JaVale McGee in time for him to sign with a playoff team, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports.  The person requested anonymity because the decision had not been announced.
Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Oliva, Allen fall one vote shy; Kaat misses by two  —  The Golden Era Committee reveals that no one on the ballot received enough votes to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame  —  SAN DIEGO — No one was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday by the museum's Golden Era Committee.
Fred Mitchell / Chicago Tribune:
Autopsy: Minoso died from tear in pulmonary artery  —  Baseball has lost another iconic ambassador.  —  Former White Sox star outfielder Minnie Minoso was found dead in the driver's seat of his car early Sunday.  —  An autopsy performed Sunday afternoon determined Minoso died of a tear …
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
After spending most of '14 in Triple-A, infielder brings confidence to camp
Jon Paul Morosi / Fox Sports:
Players union head not ready to endorse commissioner's idea of worldwide draft
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Enrique Burgos credits GM Dave Stewart for helping his development
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
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Phillies Fall to College Team in 1st Spring Training Game
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Rangers ace Darvish looks and sounds good
Associated Press:
Blue Jays sign Dayan Viciedo
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Dodgers Sign Mike Adams
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