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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Claim Scooter Gennett — The Reds have claimed second baseman Scooter Gennett off waivers from the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports on Twitter. It's not yet clear what the corresponding 40-man roster move will be. — Gennett, 26, agreed to a $2.525MM contract …
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Cincinnati.com:
Reds make cuts, claim Scooter Gennett from Brewers — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Reds claimed infielder Scooter Gennett off of waivers on Tuesday and sent seven players to minor-league camp. — Gennett fills the team's need for a left-handed bat off the bench and the Reds believe he can play second base, third base and left field.
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Jinglesino / Fox Sports:
FOX Sports Welcomes Back Big Personality Pierzynski — All-Star Catcher to Provide FOX MLB Game Analysis, Insight for MLB WHIPAROUND — LOS ANGELES, CA - Two-time MLB All-Star catcher A.J. Pierzynski joins the FOX Sports broadcast team full-time for the 2017 FOX MLB season …
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Jorge Soler strains oblique, could begin season on disabled list — SURPRISE, ARIZ. — Just eight days before opening day, Royals outfielder Jorge Soler's spring hit a familiar and painful snag. — Soler, 25, strained an oblique muscle while competing in a minor-league game Sunday afternoon, Royals manager Ned Yost said.
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Reliever Peter Moylan poised to fill the final opening in the Royals' bullpen
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Raul Mondesi wins starting second base job for the Royals
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Fox Sports:
Outlook shaky as usual as Marlins try to end playoff drought — MIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins begin their 25th season without their late ace, his legacy tarnished by recently disclosed details of his death, which somehow makes the shadow over the franchise even heavier.
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
International Reviews: Atlanta Braves — Total signings: 33. — Between signing bonuses and their upcoming overage tax payment, the Braves have invested nearly $27 million to sign international prospects during the 206-17 signing period. The crown jewel of the international signing class …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Padres doing everything they can to keep Cards prospect Cordoba — JUPITER, Fla. • As minor-league games began in earnest this spring, Cardinals officials still held some optimism that they would be adding a shortstop prospect with an upside bat to their mix at some point this spring.
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Dan Duggan / New Jersey Online:
Giants' John Mara on Odell Beckham: 'He's the last guy on our team that I'm worried about' — PHOENIX — Giants co-owner John Mara said he offered to pay to repair the hole in the Lambeau Stadium wall caused by wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after the team's 38-13 loss to the Packers in the Wild-Card round.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
The Surprise Five from Monday at Rangers camp — SURPRISE, ARIZ. — Many fine people from the great state of Colorado made their way to Surprise Stadium on Monday, and hopefully they didn't take Bell Road all way from Scottsdale. — It's spring break in many counties in Colorado …
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Bronson Arroyo: “I'm literally about to pull off the impossible” — GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Bronson Arroyo feels normal, and that's pretty abnormal. — It's been nearly three years since the 40-year-old has thrown a pitch in the major leagues. He's spent most of that time fighting to come …
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Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Aaron Judge vs. Aaron Hicks: Yanks' RF job still pick-'em … TAMPA, Fla. — In the battle for the Yankees' rightfield job, Aaron Judge started spring training with the backing of Hal Steinbrenner, who talked up the huge slugger during the offseason. — Steinbrenner was on hand on Sunday …
Tom Housenick / Morning Call:
Phillies prospect Nick Williams said that despite advice, he had to learn lessons for himself — Ironpigs Nick Williams (4) comes across the plate for the score against the Rochester Red Wings during 3rd inning action of a class AAA International League baseball game . — Of The Morning Call
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Michael David Smith / ProFootballTalk:
Lions G.M. on Matthew Stafford extension: We're working on it — Lions G.M. Bob Quinn says he has his franchise quarterback in place, and now wants to keep him in place for years to come. — Quinn said on PFT Live that Matthew Stafford, who has one year and a $16.5 million salary left …
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