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Associated Press:
Blue Jays manager doesn't expect Tulowitzki OK for opener — DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons says he isn't counting on having shortstop Troy Tulowitzki in the lineup for opening day. — Tulowitzki has been slowed by a bone spur in his right heel and hasn't played in any spring training games.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Baseball notes: Former Cardinal Moss' career might be over — The baseball career of Brandon Moss, who hit 28 homers and drove in 67 runs for the Cardinals two years ago, might be over. — The Oakland Athletics designated Moss for assignment Sunday and claimed pitcher Jairo Labourt off waivers from Cincinnati.
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Athletics designate Brandon Moss for assignment, claim Jairo Labourt off waivers from Reds — The Oakland Athletics designated outfielder Brandon Moss for assignment on Sunday and claimed left-hander Jairo Labourt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. — Moss, 34, was acquired by the A's …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
He was 8 years old the last time the Cardinals had a long-term tandem turning two. “To me, this is going to be a long-term situation,” DeJong said. — After a few solo appearances to begin spring training, DeJong and Wong have started together in their past two games.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
DeJong settles into shortstop — JUPITER, Fla. • On what could have been a routine ground ball skipping up the middle Sunday, Paul DeJong broke from shortstop like Kolten Wong figured he would, fielded the ball in the position that Wong would have predicted, and threw on the run exactly as Wong expected.
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Reliever Robbie Ross wants to reward White Sox for taking a chance on him — Chicago Tribune — Robbie Ross still has the baseball he used to record his first major-league strikeout on Aug. 8, 2012. — It happened while the left-hander was a member of the Rangers and it came …
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
More confident Yoan Moncada tells White Sox he wants to be leadoff hitter — Chicago Tribune — Set to embark on his first full season as the White Sox second baseman, Yoan Moncada is in a much better place when it comes to expressing his opinions about where he should bat in the lineup than he was a year ago.
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Carson Fulmer starts for White Sox vs. Padres; left-hander Robbie Ross signs
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Jon Lester tackles throwing to bases one bounce at a time — Chicago Tribune — Jon Lester's first hide-your-eyes throwing error of the spring occurred Sunday at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, reminding everyone of his glaring inability to throw to bases.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs' Jon Lester's answer to head-scratching throwing problems: Be like Mike
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson fighting for starting rotation spot — Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch spoke to reporters on Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Lakeland, Fla. Video by George Sipple/DFP — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's been a spring of change for Alex Wilson.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs reliever Justin Wilson hopes to rewrite the script — Chicago Tribune — Left-handed reliever Justin Wilson had a difficult time last summer after being acquired from the Tigers at the trade deadline. — The Cubs had hoped Wilson would replace Wade Davis as closer in 2018 …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
Stats don't tell whole story of struggling Cardinals rotation — JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Early inconsistent outings from St. Louis starting pitchers don't have manager Mike Matheny pushing the panic button. — The statistics, he says, don't tell the whole story.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018 … With Zack Greinke and Robbie Ray at the top and no real weak spot beyond that, the Diamondbacks might reasonably believe their rotation has a chance to be the best in the National League. The only concern is what comes after them.
Bob Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
As Shohei Ohtani attempts to make history, a hand from Albert Pujols would help — SportsPulse: The Houston Astros looked primed to repeat as World Series champs. Recent history suggests otherwise. USA TODAY Sports — CONNECT — TEMPE, Ariz. - It hasn't been done in 99 years …
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Giancarlo Stanton's initial struggles in left not an issue for Yankees' manager — TAMPA, Fla. - Out in left field, nothing much went right for Giancarlo Stanton. — Racing after the first two fly balls hit his way, Stanton lost both in the sun. The wind was whipping, too …
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Pinstripe Alley
Rotoworld.com:
ST Daily: Time's Up On Tulo — Follow @nate_grimm and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. — Death, taxes, and Troy Tulowitzki missing time due to injury. — There are few things guaranteed in life, but those three top the list. And this year, Tulowitzki is sparing us the suspense.
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