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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.
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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.
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Scott Boras denies Moustakas was offered three-year, $45 million deal by Angels
Scott Boras denies Moustakas was offered three-year, $45 million deal by Angels
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Royals Review, MLB Trade Rumors and Kansas City Star
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Despite giving up bomb to Giancarlo Stanton, Matt Harvey's outing gives Mets confidence — TAMPA - The ball had just rocketed off Giancarlo Stanton's bat and was exiting Steinbrenner Field when Matt Harvey looked up and turned around to watch it drop into the stands behind right-center field.
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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 …
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
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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Bleacher Nation
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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
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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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.
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Associated Press
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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:
Nate Jones looks like early leader in White Sox closer's battle
Nate Jones looks like early leader in White Sox closer's battle
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South Side Sox
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
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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.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com and Viva El Birdos
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Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins To Sign Lance Lynn
Twins To Sign Lance Lynn
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Brew Crew Ball, MLB Daily Dish and Lone Star 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 …
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NorthJersey.com
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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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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 …
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Lookout Landing
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Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Place Tony Zych On Release Waivers
Mariners Place Tony Zych On Release Waivers
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Lookout Landing
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.
Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago Sun Times:
White Sox' Eloy Jimenez talks his way into game, homers against Cubs — Sign-Up for our Newsletter — MESA, Ariz. — Eloy Jimenez wasn't going to play until Sunday, but he talked White Sox manager Rick Renteria into getting into a Cactus League game Saturday against the team that traded him away.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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 …
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
Jeff Miller / Los Angeles Times:
Shohei Ohtani fails to bring ‘A’ game to Angels' ‘B’ game — It was a “B” game by definition and pretty much every measure Friday — Shohei Ohtani was not at his best. — This certainly wasn't the rookie's “A” game, not these three uneven innings against the Tijuana Toros of the Mexican League.
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Sporting News
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