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Associated Press:
Must-see BP: Yanks' Stanton, Judge hit together for 1st time — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered off the scoreboard in left-center and hit three opposite-field homers to right. Aaron Judge drove a pitch over the left-field walkway and also went deep to right.
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Red Sox owner John Henry: we 'don't need to be popular, we need to win' — FORT MYERS, Fla. — As the Boston Red Sox stepped out into the sun Monday for their first full-squad workout of spring training, owner John Henry maintained that he's more concerned about Ws and Ls than the team's Q-Rating.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks: Spring Training 2018
Arizona Diamondbacks: Spring Training 2018
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees GM Brian Cashman: ‘I need another ring’
Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Heyman | JD Martinez closing in on deal with Red Sox
Heyman | JD Martinez closing in on deal with Red Sox
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Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Bryce Harper says his focus is on 2018 — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Bryce Harper isn't talking about the future. — On Monday afternoon, Harper addressed reporters for the first time this spring training and refused to discuss anything beyond the upcoming season.
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Associated Press:
Nats star Harper focused on 2018 season, not future beyond — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Bryce Harper is focusing on his immediate future. But don't bother asking him about plans beyond this year. — “If you guys do talk anything about that, I'll be walking right out the door,” he said Monday.
Associated Press:
Red Sox reach agreement with J.D. Martinez, per source — J.D. Martinez and the Boston Red Sox have, at long last, come to an agreement. — The slow dance between the free agent slugger and the power-deficient team wrapped up Monday when they settled on a $110 million, five-year contract.
ESPN:
Veteran reliever Peter Moylan agrees to deal to return to Braves — The Atlanta Braves have reached a deal with veteran reliever Peter Moylan, a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. — Moylan, 39, tied for the American League lead with 79 appearances last season for the Kansas City Royals and had a 3.49 ERA in 59 1/3 innings.
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New York Daily News:
MLB limits mound visits, decides against pitch clock for 2018 — Major League Baseball imposed stricter limits on mound visits by players in an effort to speed up games but decided against 20-second pitch clocks for 2018. — After more than a year of negotiations, the Major League Baseball …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Kevin Kiermaier sounds off on Rays' weekend moves: ‘I am 100 percent frustrated and very upset’ — Standout CF Kevin Kiermaier made very clear Monday what he thought of the Rays' weekend decisions to part ways with veteran OF/DH Corey Dickerson and RHP Jake Odorizzi:
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Tom Schad / USA Today:
Kevin Kiermaier slams Rays for latest roster moves
Kevin Kiermaier slams Rays for latest roster moves
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Associated Press:
Dodgers glad to be back at work, away from World Series talk — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Justin Turner heard about it for weeks. He couldn't get away from talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers' seven-game loss to the Houston Astros in the 2017 World Series. — Waiters asked Turner about it when he tried to order a meal.
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
For Dodgers and Indians, spring training is about turning the page from postseason heartache
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
‘Old’ Avisail Garcia expects another big season for White Sox — Chicago Tribune — Avisail Garcia scanned the clubhouse on the day the White Sox's full squad was required to report to spring training at Camelback Ranch and looked a bit shocked. — “Everybody is 22, 21, 20,” Garcia said Monday.
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Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera: 'I'm just here to play baseball' — The Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers reported for the first day on the Spring Training season at Publix Field at Joker Merchant Stadium in Lakeland FL. Wednesday February 14, 2018. Kirthmon F. Dozier Detroit Free Press Wochit
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AP source: Tillman, Orioles agree to $3M, 1-year deal — SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says pitcher Chris Tillman and the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract. — The deal includes performance bonuses, the person told …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Back to business for Cubs, Tom Ricketts; Anthony Rizzo returns to camp — Chicago Tribune — Monday marks the first full-squad workout for the Chicago Cubs, but there will be two significant developments. — First, Chairman Tom Ricketts is scheduled to address the team prior to the workout.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes made these three changes to his workout routine — and the Mets slugger still wants to be MVP — PORT ST. LUCIE — Yoenis Cespedes needs a yoga studio in New York. The Mets slugger would also like someone to do yoga with this season. These are important requests if the Mets …
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Associated Press:
Hosmer's deal leaves Padres with overstuffed outfield — PEORIA, Ariz. — Now that San Diego's first base position is in Eric Hosmer's $144 million hands, it seems as if there are 144 million candidates for the one remaining starting spot in the Padres' outfield.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Sandy Alderson, noting he's thinking about retirement, endorses Mets assistant GM John Ricco — PORT ST. LUCIE — Sandy Alderson may not know when he plans to step down, but the Mets GM hinted at who he thinks should step into the role once he does. In an interview with Baseball Night …
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Chipper arrives at camp, talks up Braves rebuild — Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman clowns around with recently elected Hall of Fame third baseman Chipper Jones barely helping him carry a bucket of baseballs during spring training on the first full squad workout on Monday, Feb 19, 2018 …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs manager Joe Maddon admits to sign-stealing during coaching days — Chicago Tribune — Cubs manager Joe Maddon is not worried about the Big Brother component to be instituted by Major League Baseball with new telephone lines between dugouts and video rooms to be monitored to address players' concerns about sign stealing.