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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Is Joe Maddon changing his hair style? — Chicago Tribune — Does he or doesn't he? — Only his hair stylist knows for sure. — While everyone was fixated on the Cubs' signing of Yu Darvish to a $126 million deal Tuesday on the first day of camp, the big story was overlooked.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon puts up defense of 2017 Cubs: 'There's nothing negative about lasy year' — Chicago Tribune — Manager Joe Maddon quips occasionally about bar room banter, but he's willing to put up a fight for his 2017 Cubs team that fell short of reaching the World Series.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Yu Darvish signing limits free-agent flexibility for Cubs next offseason
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Theo Epstein: World Series issues helped Cubs land Yu Darvish
Theo Epstein: World Series issues helped Cubs land Yu Darvish
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Mark Didtler / Baltimore Sun:
Boone embraces Yankees' expectations as spring training starts — On the day pitchers and catchers reported for his first spring training as New York Yankees manager, Aaron Boone acknowledged the pressure. — “Embrace that expectation,” Boone said Tuesday. “Expect to go out there and be great.
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
MLB spring training: Five issues to watch as pitchers and catchers report
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone is already bringing a Joe Torre-like touch to Yankees
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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Pinstripe Alley
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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Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
Angels planning to ease Shohei Ohtani into things with a six-man rotation — Ohtani will also get a chance to hit with the Angels — On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Angels opened their spring training camp in Arizona, which means Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani reported for his first workout with the organization.
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ESPN:
Marlins CEO Derek Jeter says he's fine with ‘well-groomed’ facial hair — Though he was clean-shaven during his playing career for the New York Yankees, an organization noted for its strict policy on facial hair, Derek Jeter says he's fine if members of the Miami Marlins want to sport a mustache or beard.
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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Jeter says he's still a Yankees fan, hopes to build sustainable winner with Marlins
Jeter says he's still a Yankees fan, hopes to build sustainable winner with Marlins
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks on track to unveil humidor in 2018 — Japanese right-handed pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano speaks at an introductory press conference at Salt River Fields on Feb. 12, 2018. David Wallace/azcentral sports — Chase Field's standing as one of baseball's most hitter-friendly ballparks is subject to change.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo preaches competition on eve of camp
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo preaches competition on eve of camp
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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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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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The Good Phight
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.
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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
Starless Detroit Tigers report to spring training with less fanfare
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Bless You Boys
Associated Press:
Notebook: Gausman, Orioles avoid arbitration — Orioles, starter Gausman avoid arbitration hearing — The Orioles avoided an arbitration hearing with starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, agreeing to a $5.6 million, one-year contract. — Gausman's hearing had been scheduled for Wednesday.
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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Tampa Bay Times:
Sports Day Tampa Bay podcast: Don't call this a rebuilding season for Rays — The Rays' brass met with the media on Tuesday as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. In today's podcast, Rick Stroud breaks down their comments and explains a change in their pitching
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Baseball's back! Here's what Cubs and White Sox players did while they were away — Chicago Tribune — Cubs and White Sox pitchers and catchers report to spring training this week after three-plus months of downtime. — Certainly, the players spent some of the offseason whipping themselves into the best shape of their lives.
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 …
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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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