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MLB tells Judge recruiting Machado against rules — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Major League Baseball has told New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge his comments attempting to recruit Baltimore shortstop Manny Machado violate the sport's tampering rules, and Judge says he has learned the lesson.
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Gary Sanchez drives in 5, but Aaron Boone touts his defensive work at Yankees camp — TAMPA, Fla. - Gary Sanchez had a five-RBI day on Thursday, another reminder that a guy with third billing - behind the Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge pairing - is just as dangerous.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge avoids tamper trouble from MLB after pitching Manny Machado on joining Yankees — SARASOTA, Fla. — This Baby Bomber just threw a tamper tantrum. — Manny Machado won't be a free agent until the offseason, but Aaron Judge is already making his pitch to the All-Star shortstop on why he should join the Yankees.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Tyler Wade poised to make unlikely upset over Neil Walker in Yankees' second base battle — TAMPA — On paper, Neil Walker vs. Tyler Wade at second base seems like a pretty easy pick. — After all, Walker has plenty of experience and past success on his side.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge says he's not going to be a one-hit wonder, according to Brett Gardner
Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles' Showalter on Judge recruiting Machado: 'I'm just glad they didn't catch Manny recruiting Judge'
Orioles' Showalter on Judge recruiting Machado: 'I'm just glad they didn't catch Manny recruiting Judge'
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Detroit Free Press:
Justin Verlander: ‘(Bleep) you’ to ex-Tiger caught beating girlfriend — Former Detroit Tigers minor league outfielder Danry Vasquez was released by the Lancaster Barnstormers of the independent Atlantic League after video surfaced of him beating his fiancée.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Mike Fiers shelled again; rotation spot in jeopardy?
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Mike Fiers struggles in 8-1 exhibition loss to Braves
Benjamin Brown / Fox News:
Surveillance video that reportedly shows violent incident involving former baseball prospect is released
Surveillance video that reportedly shows violent incident involving former baseball prospect is released
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
David Price looks good in spring training debut — FORT MYERS, Fla. — Making his first Grapefruit League start — and first start of any kind in a competitive environment since last July 22 — Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price gave up one hit and one walk in four innings Thursday …
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Noah Syndergaard ‘super jacked’ to pitch Mets' opener — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard tried to put his second straight Opening Day start in perspective but let his emotion show. — “I'm super jacked for it,” he said Thursday.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Reds 10, Indians 6 — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Reds beat the Cleveland Indians 10-6 in a “road” game before a crowd of 6,720 at Goodyear Ballpark. — The game in three paragraphs: —Right-hander Tyler Mahle became the first Reds pitcher to go five innings this spring. He allowed no runs on two hits.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards' Flaherty fans eight in 5 innings, allows one run against Orioles — JUPITER, Fla. • Do the Cardinals have five starters better than Jack Flaherty? Do they have 13 pitchers better than Jack Flaherty? Or even 12? — The answer very likely is “no,” but if Flaherty does …
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Chicago Tribune:
Cubs say Wrigley Field upgrades remain on track for home opener — Chicago Tribune — Despite the tons of machinery parked on the playing surface and main concourse now, Wrigley Field will be ready for the Cubs' home opener April 9. — But fans hoping for an All-Star Game …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: If the old Wrigley Field dugout walls could talk, the stories they would tell — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs eased concerns of a repeat of the start of the 2015 season when they announced the latest Wrigley Field renovations will be completed in time for the April 9 home opener.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018 … Sitting at his locker on Thursday morning, David Peralta turned his right palm upward and clenched his fist. The difference, he says, is tangible. And it's the reason he can envision this year being far more productive for him than last.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018 … CONNECT — Torey Lovullo wouldn't come out and say it, but the Diamondbacks manager seemed to suggest that right-hander Zack Greinke is no longer on target to start on Opening Day. — Lovullo said Greinke, who departed his start on Wednesday …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Albert Almora Jr. to bat leadoff for Cubs vs. Diamondbacks — Chicago Tribune — With opening day two weeks away, expect Cubs manager Joe Maddon to take a closer look at potential lineups. — Albert Almora Jr. will bat leadoff Thursday against Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray in a 3:05 p.m. game at Sloan Park.
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Maria Torres / Kansas City Star:
Royals 7, Cubs 6: Frank Schwindel's big day helps KC complete rally
Royals 7, Cubs 6: Frank Schwindel's big day helps KC complete rally
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James Andrew Miller / Hollywood Reporter:
John Skipper Details His ESPN Exit and a Cocaine Extortion Plot — The former network chief goes public in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter about the real reason behind his abrupt departure from Disney after 27 years, a confession to Bob Iger and his hope to work in sports media again.
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp wants a second chance and is making his case to stay — Camp breaks in a little more than a week and Matt Kemp is still here, which at one time felt about as likely as the Dodgers reappearing on television or Stan Kasten developing a sense of humility.
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