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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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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
MRI reveals ‘something’ in Christian Vazquez's elbow
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East Notes: Vazquez, Braves, Navarro
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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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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