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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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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Speculation on Bryce Harper's future begins now — with or without his help — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's the hot topic that will burn all season in baseball's consciousness, but since we live in such an impatient society, no one wants to wait for the drama to unfold before knowing the ending.
Jorge Castillo / Chicago Tribune:
Bryan Harper, Bryce's older brother, is out to make a name for himself with Nationals
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Federal Baseball
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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Bleacher Report, USA Today and FanRag Sports
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Tom Schad / USA Today:
Kevin Kiermaier slams Rays for latest roster moves
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Minor League Ball, Camden Chat and ESPN
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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MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs boss Tom Ricketts; Winning World Series ‘is our goal’ — Chicago Tribune — After delivering his annual spring training speech to his players, Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts expressed his optimism Monday about the 2018 season. — Winning the World Series “is our goal,” Ricketts told reporters.
Bob McManaman / Arizona Republic:
Dodgers: 2017 season to remember … Despite winning 104 games, the most in their 60 seasons of playing in Los Angeles, capturing their fifth consecutive NL West championship and advancing to the NL Championship Series for the third time in five years, the Dodgers still probably …
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
For Dodgers and Indians, spring training is about turning the page from postseason heartache — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The morning after the Cleveland Indians fell to the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series, general manager Mike Chernoff's fatherly duties took …
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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USA Today:
MLB: No pitch clock in 2018, but mound visits, warm-up times limited — Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association reached agreement on pace-of-play initiatives that will not include a pitch clock, ending a year of tension since Commissioner Rob Manfred indicated a strong preference to cut down average time of games.
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees GM Brian Cashman: ‘I need another ring’ — TAMPA, Fla. — The ring's the thing. — “Find a way to win the next one,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on Monday morning, as his club's first full-squad workout began. “I need another ring.”
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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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USA Today:
Chris Tillman, Orioles agree to reunite on a one-year deal — SportsPulse: The Houston Astros looked primed to repeat as World Series champs. Recent history suggests otherwise. USA TODAY Sports — CONNECT — The Baltimore Orioles' efforts to construct a pitching rotation …
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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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MLB Baseball News …
Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
Eric Hosmer fallout: Padres reportedly getting trade calls on Hunter Renfroe — There's now a crowded outfield in San Diego — The recent signing of Eric Hosmer by the Padres pushed Wil Myers to the outfield. That, in turn, has left San Diego with an overcrowded outfield situation …
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FanGraphs Baseball, Talking Chop and MLB Trade Rumors
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Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
Padres sign Eric Hosmer: What it means for Hosmer, Padres, Royals and Red Sox
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NESN.com, Beyond the Box Score and Royals Review
Maria Torres / Kansas City Star:
Now 20 pounds lighter, Jorge Soler will fight for an outfield job with Royals — SURPRISE, ARIZ. — At times throughout the offseason, Royals outfielder Jorge Soler would park himself in front of the refrigerator in his suburban Miami home, open the door and never reach for anything.
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
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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MLB Baseball News …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Wilmer Flores prepared to learn corner outfield to find more ways into Mets lineup — PORT ST. LUCIE — Wilmer Flores will do whatever it takes to be in the lineup. That means the Mets utility infielder will attempt to learn to play one of the corner outfield spots this spring.
Rich CiminiESPN / ESPN:
Jets poised to reboot at QB, with Kirk Cousins their focal point — With free agency approaching (March 14), we're analyzing each position on the New York Jets' roster and examining possible upgrades: — Position: Quarterback — 2018 cap hits of top returnees: — Pending free agents: Josh McCown
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Cards Wire, ProFootballTalk, FanRag Sports and NESN.com
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Hair today, gone tomorrow? White Sox's Jose Abreu could be headed for a trim — Chicago Tribune — Jose Abreu arrived at spring training sporting a scruffy new look. — The White Sox slugger grew a beard during the offseason so he could remain “incognito” when he visited his home country of Cuba.
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South Side Sox
