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Craig Davis / Orlando Sentinel:
Marlins' Jose Urena not excited about starting Opening Day, keeps focus on goals for season — Sun Sentinel — Jose Urena is joining an illustrious list of pitchers who have started on Opening Day for the Marlins, from Charlie Hough to Jose Fernandez. — Dontrelle Willis …
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Chuck King / Associated Press:
Starlin Castro over trade shock, feels good about being on Marlins — Miami second baseman Starlin Castro says he's over the initial shock and disappointment he felt upon learning in December that he'd been traded from the contending New York Yankees to the rebuilding Marlins.
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Derek Jeter takes in Marlins-Yankees game, minus Giancarlo Stanton — JUPITER, Fla. — There was no chance at an awkward meeting between Giancarlo Stanton and Marlins CEO and part owner Derek Jeter on Sunday, as the Yankees slugger did not make the trip. — “He was off today,” …
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NorthJersey.com and Pinstripe Alley
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Candid Giancarlo Stanton will make noise both on and off the field
Candid Giancarlo Stanton will make noise both on and off the field
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Pinstripe Alley
Dan Martin / New York Post:
Aaron Boone forgot to put a pitcher in the game
Aaron Boone forgot to put a pitcher in the game
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CBSSports.com
ESPN:
Anibal Sanchez released by Twins after three weeks with team — The Minnesota Twins released veteran right-hander Anibal Sanchez on Sunday to create a roster spot for Lance Lynn, who reportedly agreed to a deal with the club Saturday. — Lynn's deal is for one year and $12 million, according to multiple reports.
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Daily Dish
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Fox Sports:
AP sources: Free agent ace Arrieta, Phillies reach 3-yr deal — CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) Two people familiar with the deal tell The Associated Press that free agent ace Jake Arrieta and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a three-year deal. — Both people spoke to the AP on condition …
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baseballmusings.com
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies, Jake Arrieta “Moving Close” To Agreement — 3:37pm: The Phillies and Arrieta “are moving close to a deal,” Jon Heyman of FanRag tweets. — 1:24pm: Free agent right-hander Jake Arrieta's lengthy stay on the open market is likely to end “in the next couple of days,” Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweets.
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish and NESN.com
Roger Mooney / Tampa Bay Times:
Willy Adames, Jake Bauers and Christian Arroyo headline Rays' cuts — PORT CHARLOTTE — The Rays optioned the core of what is expected to be the next wave of prospects to reach Tropicana Field when they sent SS Willy Adames, INF/OF Jake Bauers and INF Christian Arroyo to minor-league camp before Sunday's 6-5 loss to the visiting Twins.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals take ‘A’ lineup to face Nationals — JUPITER, Fla. •The Cardinals will take their prospective opening-day, position-player lineup to West Palm Beach Sunday to play the Washington Nationals, with the exception of Jose Martinez, who will bat third and play first base.
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Federal Baseball and MLB Baseball News …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Weaver is perfect for four innings as Cards win 4-3 — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. • Luke Weaver had been efficient in his first two spring starts, allowing four hits and one earned run and walking only one over five innings. On Sunday, the 24-year-old Cardinals righthander was perfect.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs renew contract of Ian Happ; Yu Darvish faces Athletics — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs announced the signing of 21 players, including second baseman Javier Baez. — But for the first time in the Theo Epstein regime, the team renewed the contract of outfielder Ian Happ at $570,000 …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Just another bruising day at the ballpark for Cardinals' Bader — Harrison Bader just hit back. — Eventually. — With a chance to get many at-bats in short burst and a controlled setting, Bader followed Tommy Pham and a few other teammates to Field 1 at Roger Dean Stadium for a “squad game.”
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Francisco Liriano impressive again; Detroit Tigers beat Braves, 6-3 — At Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, Fla. — What happened: The Tigers beat the Braves, 6-3. ... Left-hander Francisco Liriano made his second start this spring and was impressive. ... He struck out four batters over three scoreless innings. ...
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' 25-man roster projections 2.0
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mickey Callaway criticizes Mets for lack of fundamentals — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Mets manager Mickey Callaway criticized his team for the first time as manager following Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Astros. — Callaway revealed he spoke to his team before the game to stress fundamentals since …
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Bob McManaman / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018 … David Peralta is one of the more well-liked and nonjudgmental players on the Diamondbacks' roster, so even when he says something a little controversial his teammates can be assured it wasn't anything personal.
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Jacob deGrom strikes out four in camp debut, on track to be ready for first week — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Being delayed in his preparation for the season forced Jacob deGrom to face his own teammates more than he would have preferred. Sure, they're a nice group of guys, but he yearned to face another MLB team like he did Sunday.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals trim nine; 46 players still in camp — JUPITER, Fla. • A slash of nine players Sunday left the Cardinals with 46 players still in camp, including 11 non-roster players. — Optioned to Class AAA Memphis were outfielder Tyler O'Neill, who has a hamstring injury …
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
White Sox' Eloy Jimenez talks his way into game, homers against Cubs
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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
Sure it's spring but Jays winning streak can't hurt
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