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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani calls his injury luck ‘comical,’ but he's not laughing  —  Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani had a rough second outing in spring training Sunday, allowing three earned runs on five hits in two innings against the Kansas City Royals The Enquirer/Adam Baum
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Rotoworld.com:
ST Daily: Arrieta Finds A Home
Drew Davison / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Surprise Five: Matt Bush returns to 'pen and facing Shohei Ohtani
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:   Cincinnati Reds starter Anthony DeSclafani suffers oblique strain; Finnegan leaves Sunday's start with a forearm spasm
Associated Press:
Mission accomplished: Tommy Hunter helps Phillies land Jake Arrieta  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Tommy Hunter's biggest pitch for the Philadelphia Phillies came before he even took the mound for his new team.  —  Since he signed a two-year deal in December, the reliever has been pushing Jake Arrieta to follow him to Philadelphia.
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Associated Press:
Baseball notes: Lynn headed to Twins
Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
Phillies, free agent Jake Arrieta reportedly agree to three-year, $75 million contract
Keith LawESPN Senior / ESPN:   Law: Even on a three-year deal, declining Jake Arrieta a strange fit for Phillies
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees agree to deal with former Mets second baseman Neil Walker  —  TAMPA - On second thought, the Yankees wanted veteran insurance at second base for 2018, too.  —  With top prospect Gleyber Torres struggling at the plate in his comeback bid from major elbow surgery …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Sign Neil Walker
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Yankees sign Neil Walker
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Katherine Fitzgerald / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018 … The Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers are on fire.  Or at least, their taste buds are.  —  Archie Bradley emitted a loud “Woo!” as he bit into one of Taijuan Walker's bison tacos.  —  “My mouth is on fire, bro,” he said.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:   Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Zack Cozart gets reunion with Reds at Spring Training  —  Zack Cozart's Spring Training reunion with the Cincinnati Reds is set for Monday afternoon at 4:10 p.m. Eastern, with Cozart expected to bat sixth and play third base for the Angels at Temple Diablo Stadium, per Angels PR via Twitter.
Discussion: Red Reporter
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Jeff Fletcher / Daily News:
Justin Upton homers to lift Angels to victory over Rangers
Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
New Orioles promotion offers free child admission at Camden Yards  —  The Orioles announced a new promotion launching this year that will offer fans free admission to their accompanying children for the season's first month with additional dates coming throughout the year.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Mike Montgomery believes tweak in delivery will make him sharper — as reliever or starter  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Mike Montgomery is at peace with the likelihood he will open the season in the Cubs bullpen.  —  But in the event Montgomery is summoned to the rotation — his preference …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon praises Cubs spring roster's depth, competitiveness
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays' Stroman won't start Opening Day — and he doesn't like it  —  DUNEDIN — Marcus Stroman may still be the star of the Blue Jays starting rotation but he won't get the ball on Opening Day.  —  That bit of news, delivered by manager John Gibbons on Monday morning …
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:   Blue Jays say so long to Ezequiel Carrera
Joel Colomby / Toronto Sun:
Fantasy Baseball Preview 2018: Middle infielders  —  SECOND BASEMEN  —  Power surge now puts him in the discussion for No. 1 overall pick with Mike Trout.  —  Seattle Mariners  —  Fantasy's biggest difference-maker in stolen bases with 212 over the past 3.5 seasons.  —  Baltimore Orioles
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Joel Colomby / Toronto Sun:   Fantasy Baseball Preview: Corner infielders
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Quintana expects better run support and more wins with Cubs  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs left-hander Jose Quintana has a strong feeling that as long as he fulfills his duties, the victories that eluded him in the past will finally show up.  —  “With any players, you set expectations …
USA Today:
Carlos Correa, Astros' Puerto Rican All-Star, skips White House visit  —  SportsPulse: The Houston Astros looked primed to repeat as World Series champs.  Recent history suggests otherwise.  USA TODAY Sports  —  CONNECT  —  The Houston Astros visited President Trump's White House on Monday …
Detroit Free Press:
Matthew Boyd solid again; Detroit Tigers lose to Nationals in exhibition  —  At Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, Fla.  —  What happened: The Detroit Tigers lost to the Washington Nationals, 5-4. ...  Left-handers Matt Boyd (one hit over three innings) and Ryan Carpenter (one run over three innings) …
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Aledmys Diaz hopes to make long journey complete with Jays  —  DUNEDIN — If Troy Tulowitzki is the forgotten man of the Blue Jays infield, then Aledmys Diaz may be among the most important heading into the 2018 season.  —  The longer Tulowitzki remains hobbled, the more significant …
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees Masahiro Tanaka vs. Twins Phil Hughes tonight at Tampa  —  Matt Ehalt and Pete Caldera/NorthJersey.com  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Two full weeks of Yankees spring training remain, including 14 more Grapefruit League games (plus one exhibition game at Atlanta).  —  Let's get to it:  —  Tonight at Tampa
Roger Mooney / Tampa Bay Times:
What do MLB players talk about when they meet at the mound?  —  PORT CHARLOTTE — In the first inning of his first big-league start, Rays pitcher Chris Archer received his first mound visit.  It came from first baseman Carlos Peña, a frequent flier between his position and the mound.
Associated Press:
Jacob DeGrom sharp in spring debut, uncertain about Opening Day  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The question whether or not Jacob deGrom will be the New York Mets' starting pitcher on Opening Day wasn't resolved on Sunday.  But if he isn't, it likely won't be because of his stuff.
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Christian Red / New York Daily News:   Jacob deGrom strikes out four as right-hander eases Mets' concerns in spring debut
 
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Matt Borelli / DodgerBlue.com:
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Michael Kopech clearly one of White Sox's five best starters, but business dictates he must wait
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds lefty Brandon Finnegan has biceps strain, thinks he'll be good to go shortly
Discussion: Baseball Prospectus
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Lynn's smaller contract underscores big questions for baseball
New York Daily News:
Yankees not interested in one-year deal with Alex Cobb: sources
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Ichiro Suzuki: ‘Very special’ to play for Mariners again
Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies injured utility man Pat Valaika makes progress, aims for opening day
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Fowler back at leadoff but with less pressure
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Jordan Montgomery wants to show Yankees he is worthy of being named fifth starter
Martin Gallegos / Mercury News:
Sean Manaea continues to develop his slider in second spring start
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