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Billy Bean / MLB.com:
Inclusion is about everyone, even those who might disagree with the message  —  MLB ambassador for inclusion Billy Bean discusses his visit to Mets Spring Training after sharing his message and taking part in team drills  —  Tuesday was one of the more compelling days I've had since being named MLB's Ambassador of Inclusion.
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Associated Press:
Hosmer, Morales, Rios Power Royals to 13-2 Win Over Rangers  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Eric Hosmer and Royals newcomers Kendrys Morales and Alex Rios hit consecutive first-inning homers, and AL champion Kansas City routed the Texas Rangers 13-2 on Wednesday in the spring training opener for both teams.
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Andy McCulloughthe / Kansas City Star:
Royals pitcher Tim Collins to undergo MRI after leaving game with elbow injury  —  Tim Collins could not remember the exact hitter he was facing, but he knew the pitch.  It was a curveball in the fifth inning of the Royals' 13-2 victory over Texas in their Cactus League opener.  Collins thought it was a strike.
Discussion: Royals Review
Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
Jose Quintana sharp for White Sox in Cactus opener  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jose Quintana filled the strike zone 20 times with his first 26 pitches of the spring, retiring the Los Angeles Dodgers in order over two innings Wednesday at Camelback Ranch.  —  Quintana, being counted …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Right-hander works two innings against teammates
Associated Press:
Upton Homers, Kemp Hitless in Padres Debuts  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Justin Upton homered and Matt Kemp went hitless in three at-bats in their debuts with the San Diego Padres, a 4-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.  —  Kemp and Upton, each two-time All-Stars, were two of the main acquisitions in a busy offseason for the Padres.
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Darren Rovell / MLB:
Diamondbacks offer Churro Dog  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks are going to try to top the success of last year's 18-inch bacon-and-cheese stuffed corn dog by offering a dessert.  —  Team president and CEO Derrick Hall told ESPN.com on Tuesday that the team's star concession item this year will be a Churro Dog.
Associated Press:
Goldschmidt Back, De La Rosa Debuts as D-Backs Beat Rockies  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Paul Goldschmidt walked and struck out in his first major league action since a broken hand cut short his 2014 season, and the Arizona Diamondbacks' beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 Wednesday.
Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
One of few players without an agent, closer negotiating extension with Angels by himself  —  Huston Street talks about his experiences representing himself in contract negotiations as he enters the final year of his current deal  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — There's an old saying …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Fox Sports:
FOX Sports Wisconsin, Milwaukee Brewers announce 2015 TV schedule  —  FOX Sports Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday announced a 150-game television schedule for the 2015 season.  FOX Sports Wisconsin will serve as the exclusive local television home for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Discussion: Cait Covers the Bases and JSOnline
David Just / Chicago:
Cubs considered playing a season at Milwaukee's Miller Park  —  In light of yet another delay to the Wrigley Field renovation project, Cubs president of business operations Crane Kenney said Wednesday that the team considered playing a full season in Milwaukee.
Associated Press:
Andrus: I took this offseason more seriously  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Elvis Andrus is an old-timer with the Texas Rangers, even though he is only 26 years old and just getting started on a big contract extension he signed two years ago.  —  With 914 total games since making his major league debut …
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Lohse starting Thursday's Cactus League tilt, in line for April 6 assignment  —  Kyle Lohse is a consistent veteran who has enjoyed a late-career run of reliability, posting a 3.28 ERA from 2011-14 due to elite control  —  PHOENIX — The Brewers offered a clue about their Opening Day plans …
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe and Brew Crew Ball
Joe Kapp / CBS Pittsburgh:
Insider Ed Bouchette: Steelers Have Some Tough Decisions To Make  —  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) - Post-Gazette Steelers Insider Ed Bouchette joined “The Cook and Poni Show” Tuesday to discuss the latest with the Pittsburgh Steelers.  —  The biggest move yesterday was the one the Steelers …
 
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Michael C. Wright / ESPN:
Former coaches doubt Bears can win with Jay Cutler
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Alex Johnson dies at 72
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves' top prospect has backer in manager Gonzalez
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‘Nobody’ at camp last year, righty aims to lock up No. 5 spot in Phils' rotation
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