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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Designate Jake Cave For Assignment — The Yankees announced that they've designated outfielder Jake Cave for assignment. His roster spot will go to infielder Neil Walker, whose one-year Major League deal has now been announced by the team. — Cave, 25, enjoyed a strong season between Double …
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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
Yankees Sign Neil Walker
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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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Drew Davison / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Surprise Five: Matt Bush returns to 'pen and facing Shohei Ohtani
Surprise Five: Matt Bush returns to 'pen and facing Shohei Ohtani
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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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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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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.
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Jeff Fletcher / Daily News:
Justin Upton homers to lift Angels to victory over Rangers
Justin Upton homers to lift Angels to victory over Rangers
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays say so long to Ezequiel Carrera — DUNEDIN - The on again, off again relationship between the Blue Jays and Ezequiel Carrera is off again. And likely for good. — The team released the outfielder, who would have been part of a platoon in left field was released by the team …
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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
Joe Maddon praises Cubs spring roster's depth, competitiveness
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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
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 …
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 …
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