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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Waino dazzling in five innings against Astros — Yes, it was only for five innings and, yes, it was an exhibition game. But the step by step progression of the 36-year-old Wainwright this spring has been palpable after critics and even supporters had wondered in the off-season what might …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Longtime aces Wainwright, Verlander clash
Longtime aces Wainwright, Verlander clash
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Voit keeps his catcher's mitt ready in case of ‘emergency, emergency, emergency’
Ben Frederickson / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards break out with 11 runs in two innings
Cards break out with 11 runs in two innings
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Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
Minor League Baseball announces rules changes to go into effect in 2018 — Minor League Baseball announced three rules changes Wednesday that will go into effect for the 2018 season. — The most drastic change will come in extra innings, where a runner will be placed on second every inning beginning in the 10th.
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Associated Press:
Extra innings to start with runner at 2nd base in minors — Extra innings throughout the minor leagues will start with a runner at second base. — In addition, the pitch clock that began at Triple-A and Double-A in 2015 will be lowered from 20 seconds to 15 when there are no runners on base …
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Neil Walker gets his timing down at Yankees' minor-league camp — New Yankee Neil Walker hits his second double of the day in a minor league camp game Pete Caldera/NorthJersey.com — TAMPA, Fla. - Neil Walker spent Wednesday afternoon at the Yankees' minor-league complex, getting four at-bats …
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees release veteran Adam Lind from minor-league contract
Yankees release veteran Adam Lind from minor-league contract
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes sidelined after receiving cortisone injection for injury — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Yoenis Cespedes' wrist isn't a minor issue anymore. — The outfielder received a cortisone shot in his right wrist Tuesday according to the Mets, and will now rest to let it heal.
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Aaron Judge to Manny Machado: 'You'd look pretty good in pinstripes, too' — One year after attempting to woo Giancarlo Stanton to his New York Yankees, Aaron Judge is trying to recruit another one of baseball's most feared hitters to add to his team's already dangerous lineup.
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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Here's how little Yankees are paying the Baby Bombers
Here's how little Yankees are paying the Baby Bombers
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ESPN:
Former Red Sox manager John Farrell joins Reds as scout — The Cincinnati Reds have added John Farrell as a scout. — It will be Farrell's first job since the Red Sox dismissed him as their manager last October with one year left on his contract. He posted a 432-378 record over five seasons …
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Associated Press:
Carlos Gonzalez: ‘Proud’ to play 10 years in Colorado, OK with free-agency try — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Carlos Gonzalez says he has no regrets about his first voyage into free agency. — “I'm glad I'm back. I'm wearing the same uniform I've been wearing for the last nine seasons …
NBC Sports Chicago / MLB Baseball News …:
Eloy Jimenez and other prospects sent to minors as White Sox make latest round of spring roster cuts — Despite returning from his injury layoff with a bang, Eloy Jimenez will not be starting the 2018 season in the major leagues. — As expected, he'll be heading to Double-A Birmingham …
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Andre C. Fernandez / miamiherald:
This Marlins starting infielder suffers setback, and he won't be ready for Opening Day — JUPITER — The frustrations from 2017 are carrying over into this year for Martin Prado. — The Marlins announced Wednesday that their veteran third baseman suffered a setback in his attempt …
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Chelsea Janes / Chicago Tribune:
As Nationals reassign Bryan Harper, could Bryce's brother still break into majors this year? — The Washington Post — No one expected Bryan Harper, brother of Washington Nationals superstar Bryce Harper, to crack the Nationals' opening day roster. That he played well enough to earn …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Addison Russell believes throwing adjustments he's making will pay off — Chicago Tribune — The throws that occasionally would tail and dip now head toward the chest of first baseman Anthony Rizzo. — And the chatter regarding a position switch involving shortstop Addison Russell has subsided for now.
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
John Middleton's Phillies will never be cheap | Bob Brookover — The optic was not good, but it belied the truth. Yes, the Phillies arrived in spring training with one of the lowest payrolls in baseball and that is not where they belong. — Early in spring training …
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Associated Press:
Dodgers renew contracts of Cody Bellinger ($585K), Corey Seager ($605K) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have renewed the contracts of 2017 National League Rookie of the Year Cody Bellinger for $585,000 and of 2016 NL Rookie of the Year Corey Seager for $605,000.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cubs no longer have to worry about World Series hangover — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs don't feel the need to apologize to their fans for not winning the World Series again in 2017. — When it takes 108 years to win just one, Cubs' fans shouldn't be too greedy.
Marcus Hayes / Philly.com:
Scott Kingery, Jorge Alfaro connect for Phillies | Marcus Hayes — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Phillies are experiencing a power surge as they enter their off day. — Jorge Alfaro, the Phillies' top catching prospect, and Scott Kingery, the team's top prospect among position players …
Cincinnati.com:
Robert Stephenson struggles to throw strikes - not good when you're competing for a spot — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Robert Stephenson knew pretty quickly Wednesday that he didn't have command of his breaking stuff. He was facing the Arizona Diamondbacks' ‘A’ lineup. — So the results were predictable.
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Would the Yankees relievers ride in a retro bullpen cart? At least D-Rob is a “yes” — TAMPA, Fla. - In a bygone era, when spring training was a time to shed winter pounds, bullpen carts often delivered relievers - some wearing handlebar mustaches - into big-league games.
Associated Press:
Actor Jim Caviezel stands in for Royals coach Dale Sveum in photo — SURPRISE, Ariz. — Actor Jim Caviezel has played Jesus and golfer Bobby Jones on the big screen. On Wednesday, he portrayed Kansas City Royals bench coach Dale Sveum. — Sveum had a medical appointment for his stiff neck …
ESPN:
Brewers C Stephen Vogt not expected back for Opening Day — The Brewers are not expected to have catcher Stephen Vogt for Opening Day after a second opinion on his ailing right shoulder revealed a strained capsule. — Vogt, 33, will be shut down indefinitely.