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Arrieta Goes 4 Shutout Innings, Homers as Cubs Rout Rockies  —  MESA, Ariz. — Jake Arrieta pitched four shutout innings and also homered, doubled and drove in four runs as the split-squad Chicago Cubs routed the Colorado Rockies 18-4 Saturday.  —  Cubs rookie Kris Bryant had four hits, raising his spring average to .459.
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Gonzalez Exits, Shields Struggles as Padres Beat Rockies
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Red Sox C Vazquez to get 2nd opinion on elbow  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The results of the MRI administered to Christian Vazquez's throwing elbow Friday raised sufficient concerns for the Boston Red Sox catcher to seek a second opinion, manager John Farrell said Saturday morning.
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MRI reveals ‘something’ in Christian Vazquez's elbow
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
East Notes: Vazquez, Braves, Navarro
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Mets discuss contract extension with Duda  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — This is the first time Lucas Duda will be compared to Corey Kluber, but bear with me a second.  —  The Mets and Duda are discussing a long-term contract extension, The Post has learned, and some of the elements that are complicating …
Associated Press:
Ross Strikes Out 12 in 6 Innings for Padres in Win  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Tyson Ross showed off his arm for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, striking out 12 in six dominant innings and leading the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.
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A-Rod Homers in Yankees' 10-2 Loss to Orioles  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez hit his third homer and raised his batting average to .306, new shortstop Didi Gregorius gave New York a scare and the Yankees lost 10-2 to the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.  —  Rodriguez hit a long …
Discussion: Camden Chat
Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
Doug Melvin extension talks expected to resume  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Phoenix - Brewers general manager Doug Melvin has talked with team principal owner Mark Attanasio about a contract extension and they are expected to pick up those talks again at some point.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
With season approaching, MLB clubs have bodies to spare for trades  —  FOX Sports  —  DUNEDIN, FLA. —  One scout predicts a deluge of trades before Opening Day.  —  “There are lots of names out there, lots of teams with an over-abundance of players at the same positions with guaranteed deals,” the scout said.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
John McClain / Ultimate Texans:
Jadeveon Clowney ‘very encouraged’ by progress in recovery from knee surgery  —  Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney saw a knee injury bring to an end what was already a disappointing rookie season after being selected No. 1 overall.  (Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle)
Associated Press:
Latos Improves Significantly, Marlins and Astros Tie 1-1  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Mat Latos followed his worst start of the spring with his best, helping the Miami Marlins play to a 1-1 tie with the Houston Astros.  —  Five days after allowing nine runs in three innings to the Mets …
Brad Lefton / Wall Street Journal:
For Ichiro Suzuki, 41 Is the New 25 in Miami  —  As Major League Baseball's oldest position player, the future Hall of Famer still has doubters to quiet  —  KOBE, Japan—When Ichiro Suzuki arrived at Miami Marlins training camp last month, he was the only player on the 40-man roster born in the 1970s.
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Acquire Sam Freeman From Cardinals  —  The Rangers have announced that they've acquired lefty Sam Freeman from the Cardinals for a player to be named later or cash.  Freeman, 27, posted a 2.61 ERA with 8.3 K/9 and 4.5 BB/9 in 38 innings with the Cardinals last season while showcasing good velocity from the left side.
Mberardino / Twins Now:
Twinsights: Mike Pelfrey open to a trade after demotion to bullpen  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. —Twins right-hander Mike Pelfrey stopped short of asking for a trade Saturday after he was demoted to the bullpen, but the veteran workhorse made it clear he would not be opposed.
Associated Press:
Brewers' Braun Has 2 Hits, 2 RBIs in 3-2 Loss to Indians  —  PHOENIX — Ryan Braun extended his torrid stretch with two more hits and two RBIs for the Milwaukee Brewers in a 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Saturday.  —  After an 0-for-12 start this spring, Braun has 10 hits in his last 19 at-bats …
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
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 …
Discussion: Mariners Insider
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Mariners reliever David Rollins suspended 80 games
 
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