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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets' Amed Rosario plays SS for first time in seven days, runs without problems — Matt Ehalt and Pete Caldera/NorthJersey.com — TAMPA, Fla. — Amed Rosario tested his groin right away Saturday. — The infielder smacked a double into left field to start Saturday's 10-3 loss to the Yankees …
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NorthJersey.com
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White Sox prospect Luis Robert out 10 weeks with thumb injury — Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Luis Robert is expected to miss approximately 10 weeks because of a sprained ligament in his left thumb. — The White Sox announced Saturday that Robert, 20, will have his hand immobilized for six weeks.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox prospect Luis Robert out up to 10 weeks with thumb sprain
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Coming attractions a mixed bag at White Sox camp
Column: Coming attractions a mixed bag at White Sox camp
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South Side Sox, Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Javier Baez could be sidelined through Tuesday — Chicago Tribune — Cubs second baseman Javier Baez underwent an MRI on his left hamstring that turned out to be “minimal,” manager Joe Maddon said Saturday. — But Baez, who suffered a cramp while running out a double on Thursday …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs manager Joe Maddon: Chris Gimenez in mix before Yu Darvish's arrival
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jon Lester believes Cubs ‘are in a good place’ getting ready to go
Jon Lester believes Cubs ‘are in a good place’ getting ready to go
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Rookie mistake! Aaron Boone ‘miscommunication’ forces Dellin Betances back into game — TAMPA - It's spring training for first-time managers, too. — Aaron Boone acknowledged a “miscommunication” during Saturday's 11-3 win over the Mets left him and the Yankees without a pitcher …
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees roster questions: Tyler Wade over Gleyber Torres? Miguel Andujar or Brandon Drury?
Yankees roster questions: Tyler Wade over Gleyber Torres? Miguel Andujar or Brandon Drury?
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Minor League Ball
George A. King III / New York Post:
Jordan Montgomery named Yankees' No. 5 starter
Jordan Montgomery named Yankees' No. 5 starter
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River Avenue Blues
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Jordan Montgomery nails down the No. 5 spot in Yankees rotation
Jordan Montgomery nails down the No. 5 spot in Yankees rotation
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Pinstripe Alley
ESPN:
Lance Lynn heading to Twins after six-year run in St. Louis — Lance Lynn has found a new home. — The veteran right-hander has agreed to a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins, according to multiple reports. — EDITOR'S PICKS — Three weeks from Opening Day, a trio of impact starters remain available.
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baseballmusings.com and Viva El Birdos
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Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins To Sign Lance Lynn — The Twins have agreed to terms on a one-year, $12MM deal with right-hander Lance Lynn, Jon Morosi of MLB.com tweets. Morosi also notes that the total value of the deal could increase to $14MM if Lynn achieves certain performance bonuses.
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MLB Daily Dish, The Good Phight and Lone Star Ball
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price: Too many coaches can hinder Billy Hamilton — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The other day Billy Hamilton was hitting on the Field 1 at the Goodyear Complex. On the left side of the cage was Joe Morgan. On the right side of the cage was Lou Piniella.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds hope Luis Castillo comes up aces
Cincinnati Reds hope Luis Castillo comes up aces
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Red Reporter
ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani admits ‘adjustments need to be made’ after rough start — Los Angeles Angels rookie Shohei Ohtani gave up six runs in a shaky three-inning start Friday in a “B” game against the Mexican League's Tijuana Toros. — Ohtani, 23, was scheduled for 60 pitches in four innings, but he reached 64 pitches after only three.
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Whittier Daily News, MLB Baseball News … and Orange County Register
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Jeff Miller / Los Angeles Times:
Shohei Ohtani fails to bring ‘A’ game to Angels' ‘B’ game
Shohei Ohtani fails to bring ‘A’ game to Angels' ‘B’ game
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Sporting News
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: Bauers flashes leather; Olmedo-Barrera has big-league day — CLEARWATER — 1B Jake Bauers has drawn attention for the massive homers he has launched. — But the promising prospect can flash some leather, too, showing off several times in Saturday's 5-3 come-from-behind win over the Phillies.
Lynn Henning / Detroit News:
Walks wreck Mike Fiers' latest start for Tigers — Dunedin, Fla — He did not make the Astros' playoff roster last autumn. And part of the reason for being excused was that he walked too many batters in a 2017 season that saw him roll up a 5.22 ERA in 29 games, 28 of them starts.
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Bless You Boys
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Could Aaron Judge's injury deter Bryce Harper from Home Run Derby in D.C. this year? — TAMPA — By hinting that taking a million swings at last year's Home Run Derby could have led to his shoulder injury or exacerbated an existing condition, Aaron Judge has essentially added a new wrinkle …
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Pinstripe Alley
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays could be set up to win and spend big in 2019 — PORT CHARLOTTE — How this season plays out will be one of baseball's bigger mysteries. — Rays officials are adamant that with a remixed roster emphasizing pitching and defense and a more contact-oriented offensive approach they are good enough to compete.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carpenter to DH on Tuesday — JUPITER, Fla. • Matt Carpenter, who has been on the rehab program for nearly a month now after suffering back discomfort before camp officially opened, said he would make his first appearance in a Cardinals lineup on Tuesday.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wacha, Cecil to work against Marlins — JUPITER, Fla. • Righthander Michael Wacha will make his third start of the spring for the Cardinals Saturday. And lefthander Brett Cecil will appear in a varsity game for the first time this year when the Cardinals play yet another exhibition game …
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Fish Stripes
Kansas City Star:
Dayton Moore on Mike Moustakas: 'We just can't wait to get work together again' — Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore spoke to reporters during a press conference to announce the re-signing of third baseman Mike Moustakas on Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Surprise, Arizona.
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Royals Review