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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals pitchers combine to one-hit split-squad Braves in win — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • Cardinals starter Luke Weaver got things rolling with 4.1 scoreless innings, holding the Braves to just one hit. — His fellow pitchers were stingier. — After Weaver, five Redbird relievers …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes laughs off wrist injury as he nears return, but keeping players healthy is no joke for Mets — PORT ST. LUCIE — Yoenis Cespedes couldn't help himself. After an obvious question about his first at-bats since having a cortisone shot in his right wrist, the Mets slugger joked that he was done.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Jose Quintana in fine form, striking out 8 Indians in Las Vegas — Chicago Tribune — Jose Quintana was dominating Saturday in his third spring start, shutting out the Indians on one hit with eight strikeouts over six innings at Cashman Field in an 11-4 split-squad victory in Las Vegas.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Justin Hancock and Anthony Bass making late bids for spot in Cubs bullpen — Chicago Tribune — Justin Hancock left a strong impression on manager Joe Maddon that could help his chances of earning a spot on the Cubs' opening day roster. — Hancock, a non-roster invitee …
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge likely won't play any left field for Yankees this season — LAKELAND - Aaron Judge played five innings in left field during a Class A minor-league game on Saturday. Judge caught the only fly ball hit to him. — Based on what Aaron Boone said Saturday, though …
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Associated Press:
Manny Machado: Aaron Judge's nudge to join Yankees no big deal — SARASOTA, Fla. — Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado says that a recruiting pitch by Yankees star Aaron Judge was no big deal. — “I think it was just blown out of proportion,” Machado said.
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Next Slide — On the field: The Brewers, who hit into a triple play six days earlier against Cleveland, turned an around-the-horn triple play in the second inning against Colorado. With two on, Daniel Castro hit a sharp grounder to third baseman Hernán Pérez …
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Todd Rosiak / JSOnline:
Brewers prospect Trent Grisham changes name, seeks to write a new chapter in 2018
Brewers prospect Trent Grisham changes name, seeks to write a new chapter in 2018
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Maria Torres / Kansas City Star:
Jorge Soler has gone unnoticed in outfield this spring. Here's why that's a good thing — SURPRISE, ARIZ. — The work took place in blocks, long before the first pitch of a Cactus League ballgame here was ever played this spring. — Before the demotion to Class AAA Omaha …
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Maria Torres / Kansas City Star:
In first spring game, Royals' Moustakas felt weird facing Hosmer but good at plate
In first spring game, Royals' Moustakas felt weird facing Hosmer but good at plate
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018 … The questions have dogged Jake Lamb for years, and if he is going to answer them, it might need to be soon. Since reaching the majors four years ago, the Diamondbacks third baseman has never been able to hit left-handed pitching.
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Confused by Rays pitching plans? Well, it's complicated .... There are some answers we do have about the Rays plan to use four starters and mix in “bullpen days” when needed during at least the first six weeks. — They are not doing it because they don't have a capable fifth.
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — At Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, Fla. — What happened: The Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees, 9-3. ... Matthew Boyd struggled early but recovered nicely. Boyd told reporters he was dealing with flu-like symptoms. ... Boyd allowed two earned runs over three-plus innings. ...
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
No discomfort as Cubs second baseman Javier Baez returns to action — Chicago Tribune — Javier Baez quickly shook off any signs of rust Saturday at Sloan Park in his first game since suffering a left hamstring cramp on March 8. — Baez moved laterally with ease as he made a backhanded …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mickey Callaway: Wilmer Flores playing left field can be ‘huge’ for Mets lineup — WEST PALM BEACH — Wilmer Flores was anxious. The natural infielder waited and waited. With the glove Yoenis Cespedes had gotten for him two years ago, Flores made his first play in left field in the fourth inning …
Keith Jenkins / Cincinnati.com:
Scott Schebler leads Cincinnati Reds over San Francisco Giants — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — A day after advocating for a spot in the everyday lineup, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler made another strong case for himself. — Schebler, who started in center field and batted fourth Saturday …
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Eugenio Suarez's deal is ideal for the Cincinnati Reds — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The first thing that jumps out about Eugenio Suarez's contract to me is that it tops out at $11 million a year. — That's a very good living, but it's cheap in today's baseball. To wit: Twelve third baseman make more than $11 million this year.