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David Adler / MLB.com:
Bases-loaded walk in 2nd, RBI infield single in 10th lead to victory — SEOUL, South Korea — The 2017 World Baseball Classic began in dramatic fashion on Monday, with Israel beating Pool A host Korea, 2-1, in 10 innings in the tournament's opening game. — With MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred …
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
World Baseball Classic opens door for Tim Tebow's Mets shot — More On: — PORT ST. LUCIE - In response to having their roster depleted by the World Baseball Classic and still having a heavy schedule of games, the Mets plan to have Tim Tebow as part of the home split-squad major league games …
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NESN.com and Amazin' Avenue
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs not worried about Javier Baez missing time for World Baseball Classic — Photos of Cubs infielder Javier Baez. — Chicago Tribune — Cubs manager Joe Maddon is more than willing to pardon the interruption. — The way he and infielder Javier Baez see it, the latter playing …
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Cubbies Crib
Joe Brescia / New York Times:
John Smoltz Says U.S. Is Overdue to Win World Baseball Classic — When the MLB Network begins coverage of the World Baseball Classic on Monday, who better to analyze curveballs, sliders and splitters from around the world for the channel than John Smoltz? Smoltz, who was inducted …
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Bless You Boys, The Runner Sports and Fort Worth Star-Telegram
George A. King III / New York Post:
The Yankees are putting Rob Refsnyder on trade block — More On: — TAMPA — According to a person with knowledge of the situation, the Yankees have let clubs know they are willing to listen to trade offers for infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder. — Refsnyder, who turns 26 this month …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Joe Girardi embraces challenges as he heads into 10th year as Yankee manager — TAMPA - Joe Girardi is entering his 10th season as Yankees manager. — “That's hard to believe,” Girardi said Sunday. — Girardi, during his 15-year playing career, was never with one team for longer than four seasons.
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Pinstripe Alley
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi talks Gary Sanchez possibly hitting second in Yankees lineup
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River Avenue Blues and Pinstripe Alley
Tim Britton / providencejournal.com:
Red Sox backing off Tyler Thornburg for the time being — FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox are backing off Tyler Thornburg this week as the reliever is battling both his mechanics and what he called “a dead-arm period.” — “I've thrown a lot of pitches in both outings …
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
David Price relieved to avoid surgery; no timetable for return
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Beyond the Box Score
Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Taylor Guerrieri gets stitches after hitting head on bathtub — PORT CHARLOTTE — Prospect RHP Taylor Guerrieri had the most adventurous day of any of the Rays on Saturday and he didn't even play. — Guerrieri needed stitches to close a cut near his right eyebrow after hitting his head on the bathtub of his rental home.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Claim Christian Walker, Designate Jumbo Diaz For Assignment — The Reds have claimed first baseman Christian Walker off waivers from the Braves and designated right-hander Jumbo Diaz for assignment in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, tweets Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Jon Lester still in feeling-out phase with Willson Contreras as his catcher — Cubs pitcher Jon Lester reacts after his Cactus League debut on Sunday, March 5, 2017. (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — The new baby's name is Cy Elizabeth Lester. The new catcher's name is Willson Contreras.
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Buster Olney and Bleacher Nation
Lindsey Foltin / Fox Sports:
Minnesota Twins 2017 preview — This is the latest of our 2017 team previews. Each week during spring training, we'll preview a division with a team each day (Monday-Friday). This week we're taking a look at the AL Central: Cleveland Indians | Detroit Tigers | Kansas City Royals | White Sox.
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Twinkie Town
Barry Jackson / miamiherald:
Loria moving forward with Marlins sales talks — A few Marlins notes on a Saturday: — • The question is no longer if Jeffrey Loria will sell the Marlins. It's how quickly. — According to people briefed on the situation in the past week, Loria is fully expected to sell …
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NBCSports.com, Fish Stripes and MLB Trade Rumors
