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Woman claiming relationship with Tim Tebow arrested on trespassing charge — A Colorado woman who had been “looking for and asking questions about” Tim Tebow was arrested and charged with trespassing after ignoring a warning to stay away from the New York Mets' spring training facility in Port St. Lucie …
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Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:
Wheeler allows one run in return — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Zack Wheeler took an important step toward returning to the majors by making his first Grapefruit League start Friday against the Braves in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The righty allowed one run on two hits in two innings while issuing one walk and striking out one batter.
Kevin Kernan / New York Post:
Why Tim Tebow is good for baseball
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Manny Randhawa / MLB.com:
Italy slugs early, stuns Mexico late with 5-run 9th — For the second time in as many World Baseball Classic contests against Mexico, Italy mounted a stunning ninth-inning comeback to win the opener of Pool D play in Jalisco, 10-9. — With Mexico nursing a comfortable four-run advantage heading …
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Wayne Graczyk / Baseball America:
Cuba Beats Australia To Adavance - 2017 World Baseball Classic — TOKYO—Cuba slugger Alfredo Despaigne put his team into the second round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic by hitting a grand slam to defeat Australia on Friday. Playing at Tokyo Dome, Cuba won 4-3 to advance, along with Japan, as the survivors of Pool B.
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
USA avoids upset with walkoff win over Colombia in World Baseball Classic — MIAMI - Breaking down Friday's Pool C game of the World Baseball Classic between Colombia and the U.S. — Team USA 3, Colombia 2, 10 innings: — The game: Adam Jones' RBI single in the 10th inning drove …
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Nick Groke / Denver Post:
Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis needs chemotherapy after cancer spreads — Bettis: “I am committed to beating this cancer” — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Chad Bettis beamed with relief last month when doctors showed him some promising cancer test results. But the Rockies right-hander …
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Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Kevin Cash will cringe through Chris Archer's WBC work. Should you? — PORT CHARLOTTE — Chris Archer knows, or thinks he knows, a lot of things. And he's typically not bashful about sharing. — There he was again Tuesday, suggesting during a Team USA media event in Fort Myers …
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers take it on the chin from familiar faces and Team Venezuela — SURPRISE, ARIZ. — If there's a silver lining, a couple of the opponents hitters had good days and that's good for the Rangers in the long run. Rougned Odor and Robinson Chirinos each had singles in Team Venezuela's 6-4 win …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers shut down Cashner after setback
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Andrew McCutchen's vow after Pirates dangle him: 'I'm going to have monster year' — FORT MYERS, Fla. - Andrew McCutchen tries to pretend it's really no big deal, but it is. — He tries to act as if it doesn't bother him, but it attacks his pride. — McCutchen, playing Thursday …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Why Max Scherzer is a true rarity among baseball's best pitchers — WEST PALM BEACH, Fl. — Uh, wasn't Max Scherzer supposed to break down, like, 10 years ago? — Oh, I know Scherzer currently is dealing with a stress fracture in the knuckle of his right ring finger, which might delay the start of his season.
Washington Post:
Redskins fire GM Scot McCloughan after two seasons — After weeks of speculation, the Washington Redskins fired General Manager Scot McCloughan on Thursday, a little more than two years into a four-year contract. — The decision was announced by team President Bruce Allen …
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Cubs' Kris Bryant makes history with 2017 salary — A source close to the situation has informed FanRag Sports that Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has signed a $1.05 million contract for the upcoming 2017 season, a record for a second-year player. — Bryant has now surpassed …
