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Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom strikes out four as right-hander eases Mets' concerns in spring debut — PORT ST. LUCIE - If Mets fans had any concerns about ace Jacob deGrom's early spring training back pain and whether that would hinder the right-hander's preparation for the 2018 season, deGrom came out blazing Sunday in his Grapefruit League debut.
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Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes crushes third home run of spring training, says sore right shoulder feels better — PORT ST. LUCIE — Houston left fielder Kyle Tucker didn't even move when Yoenis Cespedes connected off right-handed starter Lance McCullers Jr. in the first inning of Sunday's game at First Data Field.
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.
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Derek Jeter takes in Marlins-Yankees game, minus Giancarlo Stanton
Derek Jeter takes in Marlins-Yankees game, minus Giancarlo Stanton
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Craig Davis / Orlando Sentinel:
Marlins' Jose Urena not excited about starting Opening Day, keeps focus on goals for season
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
Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
A lot of blank spaces. No easy answers for Don Mattingly.
A lot of blank spaces. No easy answers for Don Mattingly.
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MLB Trade Rumors
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox outfielder Nicky Delmonico suffers partial shoulder separation — Chicago Tribune — White Sox left fielder Nicky Delmonico was removed after a nasty collision with shortstop Tyler Saladino while they attempted to catch a pop-up in the seventh inning of Sunday's 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: White Sox prospect Eloy Jimenez already shows a flair for the dramatic — Chicago Tribune — After hitting a home run and triple in his first Cactus League start Sunday, one day after he homered in his return from knee tendinitis, White Sox right fielder Eloy Jimenez was asked if he was at all surprised.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Sunday's recap: White Sox 6, Diamondbacks 5
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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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 …, Baseball Essential, Phillies Nation, MLB Daily Dish and NESN.com
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.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018 … Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo is holding off on naming right-hander Zack Greinke as his Opening Day starter, in part, it seems, because of comments Greinke made to reporters after his most recent outing. — “We have one really good candidate …
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Reds manager Bryan Price: “We're going to need some resources” in wake of DeSclafani, Finnegan injuries — PEORIA, Ariz. — Forget about batting average and ERAs. The only thing that really mattered for the Reds this spring was the health of the three starting pitchers who spent the majority of last season on the disabled list.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon praises Cubs spring roster's depth, competitiveness — Chicago Tribune — The quality depth Joe Maddon has observed at Cubs camp has made the manager even more comfortable with a 25-man roster that's virtually set. — So don't expect a late spring addition as the last batch …
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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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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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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 Daily Dish
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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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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — At Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, Fla. on Sunday. — 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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Buster OlneyESPN Senior / ESPN:
Olney: Nobody may want an offseason do-over more than Scott Boras — There is no notation on the calendar, no government declaration, but many agents treated Friday as a holiday, a time for celebration. The text messages might as well have contained ascending balloons and exploding fireworks …
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MLB Trade Rumors
Martin Gallegos / Mercury News:
Sean Manaea continues to develop his slider in second spring start — MESA, Ariz. — A's pitcher Sean Manaea's slider has improved this spring, but Sunday's start against the Cubs showed the pitch is definitely still a work in progress. — Facing Kyle Schwarber in the second inning …
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