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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mickey Callaway says Mets lefty Steven Matz showed ‘conviction’ in dominant outing against Astros — WEST PALM BEACH — Steven Matz is a believer — finally. The Mets lefty showed “conviction” Monday as he struck out nine in six innings of work against the Astros at the Ballpark of the palm Beaches.
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets not ruling out Jason Vargas yet but ‘5 Aces’ rotation set to debut — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — For more than two-and-a-half years, Mets officials, players and fans have waited to see a rotation filled with the five young starters who were supposed to usher in a new decade of relevant baseball in Flushing.
Associated Press:
Jose Altuve finalizes 7-year, $163.5M deal with Astros — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — AL MVP Jose Altuve and the World Series champion Houston Astros have finalized a $163.5 million, seven-year contract that guarantees an additional $151 million over five seasons.
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Stephen Ruiz / Orlando Sentinel:
Detroit Tigers plug Clermont's Shane Greene into closer's role — Coming off reconstructive elbow surgery after his only season at the University of West Florida, Shane Greene was a man without a team. — The Clermont resident had lost his scholarship. He had transferred …
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer on track to start second game of season — LAKELAND, Fla. — Look for Michael Fulmer and his revamped slider to start the second game of the season for the Detroit Tigers. — Manager Ron Gardenhire had previously announced that Jordan Zimmermann would start Opening …
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers: West Michigan Whitecaps' Dan Hasty to call two spring training games
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Mike Fiers: Back issue not major; must take things slow
Detroit Tigers' Mike Fiers: Back issue not major; must take things slow
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Arizona Republic:
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: SATURDAY, MAY 26 - MONDAY, MAY 28 — MLB's annual league-wide observance of Memorial Day will honor those who lost their lives while serving their country. MLB again plans to participate in the National Moment of Remembrance through which ballparks on Memorial …
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DRaysBay, Bless You Boys and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Mike Debonis / Washington Post:
Spending bill could quash Minor League Baseball players' wage claims
Spending bill could quash Minor League Baseball players' wage claims
Chris Creamer / Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.Net News …:
MLB Unveils 2018 Holiday Caps and Jerseys
MLB Unveils 2018 Holiday Caps and Jerseys
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The Comeback, Gaslamp Ball and Cubs Insider
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Alex Rodriguez returns to Yankees camp in advisory role — TAMPA, Fla. - No. 13 is back in camp. — Special adviser Alex Rodriguez arrived at Steinbrenner Field on Monday afternoon, slipping onto the field - in a Yankees uniform - without fanfare (or any prior announcement to the press).
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Alex Rodriguez arrives at Yankees' camp for first time since becoming special adviser — TAMPA — And so we wait. — A-Rod walked right past reporters and down the dugout tunnel after chatting with Aaron Boone behind the batting cage prior to Monday night's Yankees-Rays game at Steinbrenner Field.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Jacoby Ellsbury expected to begin season on disabled list for Yankees
Jacoby Ellsbury expected to begin season on disabled list for Yankees
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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
Jorge L. Ortiz / Daily Record:
Nationals' treasure: Victor Robles is key to the future, with or without Bryce Harper — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Back in 2005, Ryan Zimmerman was the first-ever draft pick of the newly minted Washington Nationals, an All-American from neighboring Virginia expected to steer the franchise through …
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MLB Baseball News … and USA Today
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Craig Kimbrel: Infant daughter's heart surgery ‘toughest thing’ his family has been through — With his infant daughter's condition improving following heart surgery, Craig Kimbrel rejoined the Boston Red Sox on Monday, threw live batting practice and declared he will be ready for Opening Day next week.
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Over the Monster
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
A baseball scout and his hotel room: A love story spanning four decades — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - This eclectic 194-room hotel in Old Town has purple carpet, pink doors, and yellow and orange walls. — It has changed names nine times. — It has even changed addresses without moving.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks spring training - 2018 … Zack Greinke took a step in the right direction on Sunday at Salt River Fields, throwing a 46-pitch bullpen session, his first since leaving his most recent start with right groin tightness. — Speaking with reporters, Greinke said at various points that he …
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Dave Sheinin / Chicago Tribune:
Analysis: Shohei Ohtani's spring struggles underscore the difficult path to two-way success in MLB — The Washington Post — Shohei Ohtani's arrival in Major League Baseball this winter was met with so much hype, anticipation and historic recalibration — he is seeking to become the first full-time …
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MLB Baseball News … and Red Reporter
Rotoworld.com:
ST Daily: Polanco Gets Popped — The Twins made an unexpected run to the Wild Card Game last fall, fueled in part by a torrid final two months of the season from Jorge Polanco. The shortstop batted .316/.377/.553 from the beginning of August until the end of the regular season …
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MLB Baseball News …, Athletics Nation and New York Daily News
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds sent top prospect Nick Senzel down, the question is for how long — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — It was going to happen sooner or later. The Reds took the drama out of the equation by doing it six days before they broke camp. — Top prospect Nick Senzel was re-assigned to the minor league camp Monday.
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MLB Daily Dish
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Healthy Devon Travis could help breathe life into Blue Jays — DUNEDIN — Devon Travis is growing weary of being what he calls “a professional rehabber.” — He's tired of putting on a uniform and sitting in a dugout watching teammates he'd much prefer to be helping rather than simply cheering on, frustrated and helpless.
ESPN:
Report: Clay Buchholz reaches agreement with Royals on minor league deal — The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a minor league deal with free agent right-hander Clay Buchholz, USA Today Sports reports. — The deal reportedly would pay Buchholz $1.5 million, with $250,000 in incentives, if he is added to the major league roster.
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