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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jake Arrieta not forgotten by Cubs — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs showed some dignity by not yet assigning the No. 49 jersey worn by free agent Jake Arrieta. — This doesn't indicate that they're keeping the jersey fresh for the 2015 National League Cy Young winner …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Yu Darvish signing limits free-agent flexibility for Cubs next offseason — Chicago Tribune — The signing of Yu Darvish to a six-year, $126 million contract still allows the Cubs some flexibility to add a midseason reinforcement. — But landing another marquee free agent next offseason …
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Theo Epstein: World Series issues helped Cubs land Yu Darvish — MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish's World Series struggles last October may have actually helped his new team in its pursuit of the righty, which ended officially on Tuesday when he signed for six years and $126 million.
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Gary Sanchez vows to improve defensively in 2018 — TAMPA, Fla. - Gary Sanchez's world-class offense at a defensive position sets him apart. — Yet, his No. 1 priority as Yankees catcher this spring training is to improve defensively, following a substandard 2017 season - a reality that exasperated his ex-manager.
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone is already bringing a Joe Torre-like touch to Yankees — TAMPA — Not that there was much doubt, but on his first day in a Yankee uniform, Aaron Boone left the distinct impression that he will be much more like Joe Torre than Joe Girardi. — In fact, to hear the new manager talk …
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Gary Sanchez and Dellin Betances know they have a lot to prove to Yankees in 2018
Gary Sanchez and Dellin Betances know they have a lot to prove to Yankees in 2018
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Daniel Stumpf favorite for lefty role, never satisfied — Watch as the Detroit Tigers' pitchers and catchers warm up with a game of catch on the first day of spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Lakeland, Fla. Video by Anthony Fenech/DFP
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Starless Detroit Tigers report to spring training with less fanfare
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers report to spring training today
Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers report to spring training today
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies like their pitchers, but could still add — CLEARWATER, Fla. — There will not be much drama as the Phillies finalize their roster after six weeks of spring training as the major decision will be choosing a fifth starter from the handful of arms in the race.
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Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Wait ... Gabe Kapler wants his Phillies players to do what? — CLEARWATER, Fla. - Sometimes it seems as if an alien landed in Philadelphia this offseason and seized control of the local baseball team. No longer will the pitchers simply stretch and throw on the first day of spring training.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies to wear powder blue uniforms at times this season
Phillies to wear powder blue uniforms at times this season
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani's main impact will come as a pitcher, Mike Scioscia says — TEMPE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani is quickly discovering how his every move at Los Angeles Angels' camp will be scrutinized this spring. About 50 Japanese media members gathered at the entrance of the player parking lot …
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Reds' meetings with Cozart, Angels not on TV schedule
Reds' meetings with Cozart, Angels not on TV schedule
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Associated Press:
Matt Kemp: ‘I love being back’ with the Dodgers — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Matt Kemp arrived early Tuesday to a Dodgers clubhouse he already knows and to a team he believes he can help win the World Series — if he gets the chance to stick around. — Kemp, back in the Dodgers spring-training complex …
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
David Price says he wants to move on from last season's mistakes — FORT MYERS, Fla. — Above all else, David Price needs to stay healthy and pitch well this season. But his image could use a good cleansing, too. — And so, as he began his third spring training with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday …
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Inside the Red Sox rotation: Five pitchers, five issues for 2018
Inside the Red Sox rotation: Five pitchers, five issues for 2018
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Molina moves up on Musial, Gibson — JUPITER, Fla. • Yadier Molina walked into a Cardinals' spring training clubhouse for the 15th consecutive February on Tuesday. “Time flies, huh?' he mused. — No Cardinal other than Stanley Frank Musial and Robert (no middle name) …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Gregerson sees closing as an opportunity, not a promise given him
Gregerson sees closing as an opportunity, not a promise given him
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Kevin Acee / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Padres pitcher Jose Torres facing domestic violence charges — Padres reliever Jose Torres was arrested in December after a dispute in which he allegedly brandished a semiautomatic handgun. — The incident occurred in the home Torres shares with a woman in Phoenix and is being handled …
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Associated Press:
New manager Mickey Callaway has big ideas for Mets — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — For a first-time manager, Mickey Callaway was mighty bold about his own expectations with the New York Mets. — “The front office has gotten us the players. The coaching staff is the best coaching staff in the big leagues,” he said Tuesday.
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox reliever Nate Jones says he's healthy, ready to contend for closer role — Chicago Tribune — Nate Jones was on the mound when Matt Davidson stepped into the batter's box to track pitches for the veteran White Sox reliever. — “I was warning him: 'Hey, man …
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Ex-A's right-hander Jarrod Parker retires after career derailed by injuries — A%E2%80%99s+Chris+Bassitt+discusses+ rotation+ — Chris+Bassitt+on+competing+for+ A%E2%80%99s+rotation+spot+ — Pitcher Chris Bassitt talks about competing for a starting job with the Oakland Athletics.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo preaches competition on eve of camp — With about 10 minutes to spare between meetings, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo ducked outside and settled into a patio chair at Salt River Fields on Tuesday afternoon. — In less than 24 hours …
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Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
Starting pitching: With Jimmy Nelson on the mend, Brewers rotation up for grabs entering camp — Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has pitching concerns to address. He talked about some of his options at the 2017 Winter Meetings. Milwaukee Brewers video — CONNECT
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: Colome has new look but same jersey, De Leon impresses, Romo finds sanctuary — PORT CHARLOTTE — Alex Colome figured, given all the trade talk, he'd have a new spring home by now. Instead, he showed up Tuesday at Rays camp with a new look - long braids and a beard.
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds spring training notes: How does Scooter Gennett roll? In an RV, of course. — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — If anyone ever asks you how long it takes to drive from the Reds old spring training home in Florida to the new one in Arizona, you can answer “32 hours” with confidence.
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds: This is how manager Bryan Price sees pitching rotation competition — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price has been handicapping the competition for spots in the rotation pretty much since before last season ended. — And he's previously …