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Commissioner says Scott Boras should stay out of Cubs' business — FORT MYERS, Fla.— Commissioner Rob Manfred said agent Scott Boras should stay out the Cubs business when it comes to a decision on third baseman Kris Bryant. — Boras has been adamant that the Cubs owe it to their fans …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago:
Bryant looks good at another position he won't play for Cubs in opener
Bryant looks good at another position he won't play for Cubs in opener
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David Ortiz / The Players' Tribune:
The Dirt — I was ready to shoot somebody, man. Literally. I was sleeping at my house in the Dominican this winter when I heard a banging on my front door at 7:30 in the morning. Now, I got security. My kids and family are sleeping in the house. I wasn't expecting anyone.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' trade sets up Samardzija for future — MESA, Ariz. - The Cubs' parting gift to Jeff Samardzija might have long-term benefits for him. — Like Jon Lester, Samardzija got a taste of what playing for another organization was like as he was traded last July 5 to the Athletics and completed …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Rule 5 Pick David Rollins Suspended 80 Games For Failed PED Test — Mariners Rule 5 Draft pick David Rollins has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for Stanozolol, the league announced. Rollins, a 25-year-old lefty selected out of the Astros organization …
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Brady Aiken / The Players' Tribune:
A Fresh Start — Yesterday, I had Tommy John surgery to fix my left arm. I'm obviously extremely disappointed. I wanted to let my pitching speak for itself, but now there are going to be new distractions. For that reason, I wanted to be the one to tell people what's happened and make this a fresh start.
Christine Byers / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Former Cardinals player punched at St. Louis County gas station after racial slur — FENTON • Former Cardinals outfielder Curt Ford said Thursday he may move away from the St. Louis area in disgust after being punched in an allegedly unprovoked, race-related attack at a gas station.
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Alex Rodriguez's cousin pleads guilty — MIAMI — A cousin of New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge, the last remaining defendant to do so in the probe into performance-enhancing drugs illegally provided to athletes through a South Florida clinic.
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Lincecum Goes 5 Innings but Giants Lose 6-4 to Athletics — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Tim Lincecum pitched five shaky innings for the San Francisco Giants, and Billy Butler hit a two-run double that helped the Oakland Athletics to a 6-4 victory Thursday night. — Giants catcher Hector Sanchez drove …
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Cleveland Indians demote Salazar; McAllister, House, Tomlin compete for 2 rotation spots (photos, video) — Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Group By Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Group — GOODYEAR, Ariz. - The Indians have optioned struggling right-hander Danny Salazar to Class AAA Columbus.
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Cincinnati.com:
Last Slide — Every year, there is something new to eat and drink at Great American Ball Park. This year, there are also some new ways to order that should make getting your beer, your hot dogs and your Belgian waffles with strawberries go faster. That way, you'll spend less time waiting in line and more time watching the game.
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Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks' Peter O'Brien plays the outfield — Peter O'Brien came into spring training with a chance to win the Diamondbacks' catching job, but he was in left field on Thursday afternoon in a minor league game, the second consecutive day he has played the outfield.
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James Fanelli / DNAinfo New York:
Mets Drastically Cut Security at Citi Field Despite Concerns, Records Show — FLUSHING — The New York Mets dramatically cut security staff at Citi Field in recent years despite concerns the moves would lead to increased response times for emergencies and fights as well as longer wait times at ticket gates, internal documents show.
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Associated Press:
Reds get Dan Johnson from Astros — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Cincinnati Reds acquired first baseman Dan Johnson from the Houston Astros on Thursday for a player to be named or cash, one of two trades involving minor leaguers. They also sent infielder Devin Lohman to the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named or cash.
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