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TigerWoods.com:
Tiger not ‘tournament ready,’ will miss Masters — Woods does not have a timetable for return, but continues effort to recover — Tiger won his first of four green jackets in 1997. (Getty Images) — TigerWoods.com — “Unfortunately, I won't be competing in this year's Masters.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Notes: Pagan, Cabrera, Offseason, Albies, Prospects — The Braves are still interested in free agent outfielder Angel Pagan, reports Jim Bowedn of ESPN and MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, citing a club source (Twitter link). Atlanta has been tied to Pagan at various points this offseason.
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
For the Atlanta Braves, a Housewarming Present for the Future
For the Atlanta Braves, a Housewarming Present for the Future
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Cubs, on Top, Look to Stay There in a Season Not Unlike the Last One — Unable to win a World Series in 108 seasons, the Chicago Cubs found themselves in an odd place last spring: They were favorites to do just that. And they met those expectations in grand style, leading the majors in victories on their way to glory.
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Stephen Cohen / seattlepi.com:
Mariners lefty Drew Smyly out 6-8 weeks with elbow injury — Two days after Mariners left-handed starter Drew Smyly was scratched from his final spring training start with what manager Scott Servais called a “soggy” arm, the team announced Smyly would miss at least the first month-and-a-half of the season with an elbow strain.
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Dieter Kurtenbach / Fox Sports:
Seattle Mariners 2017 preview
Seattle Mariners 2017 preview
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
In face of tragedy, Raul Mondesi seeks to honor memory of Yordano Ventura — SURPRISE, ARIZ. — Out on the front sidewalk, a row of Royals Hall of Fame banners greet visitors here at the club's spring training complex. They hang from the top of a two-story batting cage.
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' Cole Hamels, Andrew Cashner combine to shut out Royals — ARLINGTON — Cole Hamels looked to be in mid-season form and a three-run second inning was enough for the Rangers to beat the Royals 3-0 in an exhibition game Friday night at Globe Life Park.
Jim Salisbury / CSN Philly:
Former Phillies shortstop, scout, coach Ruben Amaro Sr. dies at 81 — Former Phillies shortstop, scout and first base coach Ruben Amaro Sr. died Friday at 81, just one week after the passing of former Phillies manager Dallas Green. — Amaro, the father of former Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Claim Jake Esch, Designate Cesar Vargas — The Padres have claimed righty Jake Esch off waivers from the Marlins, per club announcements. San Diego has designated fellow righty Cesar Vargas for assignment to accommodate the addition. — Esch, who just turned 27, reached the majors for the first time last year.
David Lennon / Newsday:
AL East preview 2017: Boston Red Sox should have enough to win again — Let's get this straight. The Red Sox spend $217 million for a No. 1 starter by signing David Price a year ago, then turn around and empty the farm system, Dave Dombrowski-style, for another No. 1, Chris Sale, over the winter.
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Mark Teixeira opens up about taking Greg Bird under his wing and talks about the Yankees bright future — If anyone knows about the pressures of playing first base in the Bronx - or about missing huge chunks of time due to injuries - it is Mark Teixeira. — The now-retired Yankee …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' extension with Odor completed — The Texas Rangers' contract extension with second baseman Rougned Odor has been completed, and the deal will be announced Thursday afternoon. — A baseball source said that the deal is for six year and $49.5 million, as previously reported …
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Chris Bahr / Fox Sports:
Rougned Odor gets 6 years and 2 horses in contract extension with Rangers
Rougned Odor gets 6 years and 2 horses in contract extension with Rangers
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon hasn't gone ‘crazy’ about Hector Rondon — Cubs manager Joe Maddon on relief pitcher Hector Rondon's struggles. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — As pitching coach Chris Bosio was working on ways to fix Hector Rondon in the Minute Maid Park visitors' bullpen …
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Art Stapleton / NorthJersey.com:
McAdoo checking out Texas Tech QB Mahomes — The Giants are debating louder internally than they have in a while about finding a quarterback to eventually succeed Eli Manning. — Another sign of that strong consideration revealed itself Friday when Giants coach Ben McAdoo attended the Texas Tech Pro Day …
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