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12:35 AM ET, February 25, 2017

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Cincinnati.com:
Have we seen a new Billy Hamilton?  —  The Reds and Giants opened Cactus League play on Feb. 24, 2017, at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz. Wochit  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - It clicked in Billy Hamilton's mind as soon as he heard it.  —  Thursday the Reds' center fielder went to a chiropractor …
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Shoulder soreness forces Dilson Herrera from WBC  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cincinnati Reds second baseman Dilson Herrera has pulled out of his commitment to Team Colombia and the World Baseball Classic after experiencing right shoulder soreness that will prevent him from throwing for the next several days.
Little Tikes:
Little Tikes™ Recall on the 2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure Pink Swing  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. -In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Tikes Company, of Hudson, Ohio, is implementing a correction action plan involving approximately 540,000 units of the …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Sign Jose Adolis Garcia  —  The Cardinals have announced the signing of Cuban free agent Jose Adolis Garcia.  The outfielder will receive an invitation to MLB camp on the minor-league deal.  He'll receive a $2.5MM bonus, per MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez (via Twitter).
Lakana / MYWABASHVALLEY:
4 Arrested in Connection To Malnourished Boy's Death  —  Vigo County, IN - Four individuals from Fontanet were arrested in connection with the brutal death of a 9 year old boy.  —  (Chad Allen Kraemer, 33 charges: Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death a Level 1 Felony …
Discussion: KRQE-TV
Hartford Courant:
FBI Launches Probe Into Dunkin' Donuts Park Project  —  Federal criminal investigators have launched an investigation into the problem-plagued construction of the Dunkin' Donuts Park, the long-awaited home of the Hartford Yard Goats minor league baseball team, multiple sources have confirmed.
Discussion: FanRag Sports and Baseball America
Los Angeles Times:
Ballmer and Kroenke representatives have discussed bringing Clippers to Inglewood  —  Clippers owner Steve Ballmer attends a playoff game in Houston on May 17, 2015.  (Scott Halleran / Getty Images)  —  Representatives of Steve Ballmer and Stan Kroenke, two of the richest owners in professional sports …
Discussion: FanRag Sports and Hoops Rumors
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Extend Pedro Strop  —  The Cubs have agreed to a contract extension with right-hander Pedro Strop, per ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers.  The new deal will run through the 2018 campaign and comes with a club option for the 2019 season.  That buys out one year of free agency for Strop …
Tegna / WJXX-TV:
Dog accidentally shoots woman, boyfriend tells Jacksonville police … Diesel the dog did it.  —  That's the claim a 25-year-old Westside man made after his sleeping girlfriend was shot in her right leg late Tuesday at their West Patou Drive home, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Discussion: WRIC-TV
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Before looking forward, Cubs relive World Series run  —  MESA, Ariz. — Since a Cactus League-style rematch with the Cleveland Indians looms Sunday in their second spring training game, we asked Cubs players to share the one lasting memory they have from their 2016 World Series run.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jeff Seidel / Detroit Free Press:
Chris Ilitch speaks about Tigers plans: ‘I love this franchise’  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — New Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch walked onto Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium this morning, wearing a Mr. I pin on the lapel of his steel-blue suit.  —  He stood behind the batting cage …
Discussion: CBS Detroit and Bless You Boys
ESPN:
Gronk doesn't think Goodell can come back to Foxboro soon - ESPN Video  —  Rob Gronkowski sits down with Cari Champion to discuss how it felt to miss out on playing in a Super Bowl, his future in the NFL and the end of Deflategate.
 
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
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Mary Kay Cabot / Plain Dealer:
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Dan Woike / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Chargers' Lynn secure with veteran coaches around him
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Matt Holliday, who figures to be a big leader in Yankees clubhouse, already taking young guys …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Next stop on Ian Desmond's journey is first base for the Rockies
 

 
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