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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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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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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
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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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 …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Shoulder injury just a ‘scare’ for White Sox outfielder Nicky Delmonico — Chicago Tribune — White Sox outfielder Nicky Delmonico said he feels fine after Sunday's shoulder injury, while the Sox announced infielder Tyler Saladino will not have to sit out seven games because of concussion protocol.
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) …
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 …
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