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Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Zack Wheeler struggles in latest start as he attempts to crack Mets' rotation — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Three of the spots in the Mets' starting rotation are still up for grabs, Mets manager Mickey Callaway said Tuesday. — “They're open. We'll see what happens,” …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carpenter vows to reclaim his identity as a hitter — • With plenty of time and plenty to unwind this offseason, Matt Carpenter scrolled through stats and tried to retrace his steps from the hitter he once was to the season he had just had. His .241 average and the 125 strikeouts caused …
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Ben Frederickson / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards break out with 11 runs in two innings — • When asked this weekend what he expects to see from his club's offense when wins and losses begin to count, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny dismissed concerns about meager spring-training statistics and picked out one word: dangerous.
Associated Press:
Eyeing postseason, Lance Lynn says Twins are a great fit — FORT MYERS, Fla. — The unusually slow free-agent market took Lance Lynn's wait to find a team through the winter and well into spring training. — The offer he settled on from the Minnesota Twins also came with the expectation …
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Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
Twins owner Jim Pohlad gives front office free rein in spendy winter
Twins owner Jim Pohlad gives front office free rein in spendy winter
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Phil Miller / Star Tribune:
Despite impressive Lance Lynn outing, Orioles thump Twins
Despite impressive Lance Lynn outing, Orioles thump Twins
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs happy Jake Arrieta finally signed big-money, free-agent deal with Phillies — Chicago Tribune — “Dynamic.” — That's how manager Joe Maddon described the impact of Jake Arrieta during his final three seasons with the Cubs. — Maddon called Arrieta's 11-strikeout shutout …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Yes, Ron Gardenhire, Jordan Zimmermann should be in Tigers rotation — Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch spoke to reporters on Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Lakeland, Fla. Video by George Sipple/DFP — TAMPA, Fla. — It's a mystery that will be solved another day.
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Rotoworld.com:
ST Daily: Willie Waits — Follow @drewsilv and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. — Willie Calhoun got his first taste of the major leagues last September with the Rangers, after being acquired from the Dodgers a few months earlier as the headliner in the Yu Darvish trade.
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
A Juan Lagares trade is looking more and more possible
A Juan Lagares trade is looking more and more possible
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Associated Press:
Mets' David Wright shut down for 8 weeks, Yoenis Cespedes injures wrist — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Mets captain David Wright won't participate in baseball activities for two months because of back and shoulder issues, another setback in his attempt to return from injuries that have sidelined …
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Christian Red / New York Daily News:
David Wright dealt another setback as Mets captain shut down for eight more weeks with back, shoulder issues
David Wright dealt another setback as Mets captain shut down for eight more weeks with back, shoulder issues
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets' Yoenis Cespedes dealing with right wrist soreness, David Wright shut down
Mets' Yoenis Cespedes dealing with right wrist soreness, David Wright shut down
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Associated Press:
Ivan Nova will start opening day, might not finish season with Pirates — BRADENTON, Fla. — Ivan Nova will be the Pirates' opening-day starting pitcher at Detroit on March 29. It is unclear whether he will remain with Pittsburgh through the entire season.
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Why is Miguel Cabrera smiling this spring? — LAKELAND, Fla. — After feeling discomfort last year each time he eased out of bed or bent to tie his shoes, Miguel Cabrera is reveling in the positive signals his body is transmitting to his brain this spring. He's so frisky, it's a challenge for him to stop running.
ESPN:
Troy Tulowitzki won't be healthy enough for opener — The Toronto Blue Jays won't have shortstop Troy Tulowitzki for Opening Day as he continues to deal with a bone spur in his right heel. — Manager John Gibbons made the announcement Tuesday. Tulowitzki has participated in on-field work …
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Oh still waiting for clearance to join Jays pen
Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
Ji-Man Choi continuing to make an impact in Brewers camp — PHOENIX - Barring unforeseen personnel moves, Ji-Man Choi seems to have no real chance of making the Milwaukee Brewers' opening-day roster. — Nevertheless, the slugging first baseman from South Korea is making an impact in his first Brewers camp, on and off the field.
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Tampa Bay Times:
Rays spring training info: at Pirates (Bradenton), 1:05 — The Rays head north this morning to face the Pirates in Bradenton at 1:05.RHP Yonny Chirinos, one of their promising young pitchers competing for a long relief job, will get the start. Closer Alex Co
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays Journal: Archer's best is knowing worst, futures game, scary moment — CLEARWATER - The best thing about RHP Chris Archer's Tuesday outing may have been that he acknowledged the worst thing he did: walking speedy Roman Quinn to start the third inning after being up 0-and-2 in the count.
Dan Bickley / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018 … Baseball is changing fast. Somehow, Paul Goldschmidt stays the same. — He's unassuming and understated, reliable like the family dog. He isn't jaded or jealous, never dwelling on missing MVP trophies and money left on the table.
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Team Offense, Baltimore Orioles — The 2018 series on team offense continues with the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles finished sixteenth in the major leagues and eighth in the American League in 2017 with 4.59 runs scored per game. — I am using RotoChamp as a source of default lineups.
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Gleyber Torres sent to Scranton by the Yankees, vows to be ready for his next chance — TAMPA, Fla. - Gleyber Torres might soon impact the Yankees' roster, but just not yet. — The club's top organizational prospect, Torres was optioned Tuesday to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre …
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