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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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Mike Vorkunov / New Jersey Online:
Mets ask Billy Bean to suit up, but how do players feel about gay player in baseball?
Mets ask Billy Bean to suit up, but how do players feel about gay player in baseball?
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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.
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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 …
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Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com:
Right-hander works two innings against teammates
Right-hander works two innings against teammates
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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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