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10:35 PM ET, March 10, 2018

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Bob Nightengale / Tennessean.com:
Mike Moustakas happy to be back with Royals, even if ‘system failed’ him  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — This isn't where he envisioned he would be, and certainly not for the money, receiving a pay cut after the best season of his career, but here was Mike Moustakas, back to where he started.
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Associated Press:
Mike Moustakas, Royals welcome unlikely reunion  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — There was an unexpected reunion in the Kansas City Royals' camp Saturday: Welcome back, sort of, Mike Moustakas.  —  After setting the Royals' single-season home run record with 38 last season, Moustakas filed for free agency.
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Scott Boras denies Moustakas was offered three-year, $45 million deal by Angels  —  The reported offer came from before the Angels signed Zack Cozart to a relatively similar deal  —  Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas is back in Kansas City after a prolonged period of free agency …
Kansas City Star:
Dayton Moore on Mike Moustakas: 'We just can't wait to get work together again'
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 …
Discussion: Bleacher Nation
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jon Lester believes Cubs ‘are in a good place’ getting ready to go
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez on homering against Cubs: ‘The best is to come’  —  Chicago Tribune  —  White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez was in manager Rick Renteria's ear all day Friday and Saturday morning, asking to return to action for Saturday's game against the Cubs, his former organization.
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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago Sun Times:
White Sox' Eloy Jimenez talks his way into game, homers against Cubs
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Nate Jones looks like early leader in White Sox closer's battle
Discussion: South Side Sox
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart is showing he can hit as well as play defense  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Tucker Barnhart won the Reds' No. 1 catching job with his defense.  —  Barnhart, in fact, last season became the first Reds catcher to win the Gold Glove since Johnny Bench.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:   Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price: Too many coaches can hinder Billy Hamilton
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds hope Luis Castillo comes up aces
Discussion: Red Reporter
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.
Discussion: Bless You Boys
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Sure it's spring but Jays winning streak can't hurt  —  DUNEDIN — By any meaningful measure, results in spring training mean next to nothing for all the usual reasons.  —  Pitchers are building stamina.  Hitters are finding and grooving their swings.  And on any given day either roster …
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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Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins To Sign Lance Lynn
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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George A. King III / New York Post:
Jordan Montgomery named Yankees' No. 5 starter
Discussion: River Avenue Blues
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees roster questions: Tyler Wade over Gleyber Torres? Miguel Andujar or Brandon Drury?
Discussion: Minor League Ball
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 …
Discussion: NorthJersey.com
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Dan Martin / New York Post:   Amed Rosario passes 1st return test after initially being ‘scared’
Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:   Mets' Steven Matz produces first good outing of camp while competing for roster spot
ESPN:
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.
Discussion: Associated Press
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   White Sox prospect Luis Robert out up to 10 weeks with thumb sprain
Larry Stone / The Seattle Times:
Mariners place hard-throwing Tony Zych on waivers in series of spring roster moves  —  In other roster moves on Saturday, pitchers Andrew Moore and Nick Rumbelow were optioned to Triple A Tacoma, leaving the Mariners with 52 players in major-league camp.  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Reliever Tony Zych …
Discussion: Lookout Landing
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Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Place Tony Zych On Release Waivers
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Associated Press:
Nationals star Daniel Murphy takes first on-field BP of the spring  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy didn't experience any issues during his first on-field batting practice of the spring on Saturday.  —  Working his way back from offseason knee surgery …
Associated Press:
Royals OF Jorge Bonifacio banned 80 games for positive drug test  —  Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Bonifacio has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.  —  The commissioner's office made the announcement Saturday.
Associated Press:
Ryan Braun: 'Don't feel comfortable at all' in making transition to first base  —  PHOENIX — Ryan Braun is willing to play first base if that helps the Milwaukee Brewers strengthen their lineup.  —  That doesn't mean he thinks it will be an easy transition after playing the outfield for the past decade …
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Batting eighth for the Phillies, the pitcher  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Phillies skipped using a designated hitter for the first time this spring and batted their pitcher eighth on Saturday, offering a preview of the regular season.  —  Manager Gabe Kapler said “it's possible” …
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Chuck King / Associated Press:
Bryce Harper, Nationals practice game-ending HR trots  —  Bryce Harper pantomimed a swing, flipped his imaginary bat, pointed to where the home dugout would be and trotted around the bases while the 100 or so Washington fans surrounding the practice field roared.  —  Spring training is a time for practicing the little things.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Next Slide  —  PHOENIX - Most years, it takes a few weeks, if not longer, for bullpen roles to be completely hashed out, and that likely will be the case in 2018 with a reconfigured Milwaukee Brewers relief corps.  —  Manager Craig Counsell said Saturday he knows two things for certain about his bullpen …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Clint Frazier back to baseball activities, but still not symptom free and can't drive  —  TAMPA - Clint Frazier was cleared to resume light baseball activities this weekend, but the Yankees' outfielder acknowledges he's still experiencing symptoms from the concussion he suffered two weeks ago.
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 …
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
 
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Despite giving up bomb to Giancarlo Stanton, Matt Harvey's outing gives Mets confidence
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Rays journal: Bauers flashes leather; Olmedo-Barrera has big-league day
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Shohei Ohtani fails to bring ‘A’ game to Angels' ‘B’ game
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