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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Russell Wilson to show up at Yankees camp Monday — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will be joining the New York Yankees at their spring training camp in Tampa, Florida, on Monday, he said Thursday on his Instagram account. — He will be there for six days, leaving March 3 …
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MLB Baseball News …, Sporting News and Seahawks Wire
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Giancarlo Stanton won't hide from expectations - or fanfare - as a New York Yankee — TAMPA - Giancarlo Stanton hurriedly walks to his corner locker in the New York Yankees clubhouse. He stops. Starts. Looks for his bat. Asks if you remember seeing him carrying a bat to his locker.
Discussion:
Sporting News and New York Post
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Brandon Drury says he grew up a Yankees fan, calls being in pinstripes ‘a dream come true’ — TAMPA - The Yankees believe Brandon Drury has more in the tank. — Drury does, too. — “I don't feel like I've done anything like I'm capable of the last couple years.
Associated Press:
Steven Souza Jr. filling big shoes in J.D. Martinez's No. 28 — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Surprised to be traded, Steven Souza Jr. heads to Arizona for what promises to be a key role on a Diamondbacks team that expects to be good. — The 28-year-old outfielder knew the Tampa Bay Rays were making …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018
Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball, MLB Trade Rumors and AZ Snake Pit
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees believe Brandon Drury has the potential to be a superstar
Yankees believe Brandon Drury has the potential to be a superstar
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Rotoworld.com:
ST Daily: Rays Go Gomez — Follow @djshort and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. — It has been a dizzying few days for the Rays. Well, for their fans, mostly. The flurry of moves began on Saturday night when the Rays acquired C.J. Cron from the Angels before designating 2017 All-Star Corey Dickerson …
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
After flurry of activity, are Orioles done constructing their 2018 roster?
After flurry of activity, are Orioles done constructing their 2018 roster?
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
After abrupt ending to last season, Colby Rasmus looking for fresh start with Orioles
After abrupt ending to last season, Colby Rasmus looking for fresh start with Orioles
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and School of Roch
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Tyler Chatwood hardly a fifth wheel for the Cubs — Chicago Tribune — Everybody knows the big four of the Cubs' starting rotation: Yu, Q, Kyle and Jon. — Meet Tyler Chatwood, the fifth Beatle, the No. 5 starter and not-to-be-forgotten member on a staff that includes three …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Matheny in no rush to designate closer — JUPITER, Fla. • The Cardinals don't really have a pitcher who qualifies as a top-drawer closer but manager Mike Matheny said on Thursday that he would be all right with no one being designated the ninth-inning man when camp ends. And perhaps even beyond that.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Card will ease regular outfielders into spring games; no timetable for Carpenter's return — JUPITER, Fla. • The abbreviated workout schedule before the start of Grapefruit League games means many of the Cardinals' regulars won't be appearing in the first few games, and when they do appear it will only be for a few innings.
USA Today:
Ranking Arizona spring training parks: Surprise at the top — The emerging field of “data mining” is providing much-needed information to the manufacturers and marketers of consumer products. By using sophisticated algorithms, computers can sift through countless online comments by users of products …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
5 young pitchers to watch early in Mets camp — PORT ST. LUCIE - Everybody is waiting for Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom and Jason Vargas to make their Grapefruit League debut this spring, but they are about a week away from getting their first game action.
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue
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Associated Press:
Rays deal Dickerson to Pirates for Hudson and minor leaguer — PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have traded All-Star designated hitter Corey Dickerson to Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Daniel Hudson, minor league infielder Tristan Gray and cash.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Acquire Corey Dickerson From Rays
Pirates Acquire Corey Dickerson From Rays
Discussion:
DRaysBay, Pirates Breakdown and Bucs Dugout
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Reds notes: MLB wants to break ties — in spring training baseball games — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price said Major League Baseball is moving toward removing tied games from spring training. MLB chief baseball officer Joe Torre Wednesday met the Reds and told them this:
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees' Grapefruit League season kicks off Friday — TAMPA, Fla. - Let the games begin. Already? — “This is quick,” CC Sabathia said of the Yankees' Grapefruit League schedule starting up on Friday, after just four days of full-squad workouts - including Thursday's abbreviated exercise.
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ESPN:
Rooting for laundry isn't a joke — it's why baseball works — It's New Clothes Week. Andrew McCutchen and Evan Longoria and Giancarlo Stanton, all traded this winter, showed up to spring training for their new clothes. J.D. Martinez and Eric Hosmer and Yu Darvish, just days …
Discussion:
Royals Review
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers unveil first starting lineup of spring training — Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera, designated hitter Victor Martinez and pitching prospect Alex Faedo work on their crafts in spring training in Lakeland, Fla. Video by Anthony Fenech/DFP Wochit
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Associated Press:
Mariners catcher Mike Zunino grows into major role with team — PEORIA, Ariz. — Catcher Mike Zunino is looking to build off his best season as a Seattle Mariner. — Zunino enters his sixth season after setting several career highs at the plate. No catcher currently in Mariners spring training …
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Geoff Jenkins elected to Brewers Walk of Fame; other honors for Fielder, Dalton, Melvin — PHOENIX - Geoff Jenkins, one of the top sluggers in Milwaukee Brewers history, will be inducted into the team's Walk of Fame this year. — The Brewers also announced Thursday that another top slugger …
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Pirates' Jameson Taillon: ‘Look at life differently’ after cancer fight — BRADENTON, Fla. — After a bout with testicular cancer last season, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon says he's a “different person” entering the 2018 season. — “I don't think there is any doubt about that …
Arizona Republic:
Next Slide — Good seats are still available for the most anticipated debut in Major League Baseball this spring. — Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese two-way star who signed with the L.A. Angels this offseason will make his first start on Saturday at Tempe Diablo Stadium when the Angels host the Brewers.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies blank University of Tampa as the spring games begin — CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies used nine pitchers Thursday to shut out the University of Tampa, 9-0, in a 10-inning exhibition a day before opening Grapefruit League play. — Jerad Eickhoff pitched the first two innings …