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Associated Press:
Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner suffers broken left wrist — GLENDALE, Ariz. — The reigning National League champion Dodgers are going to be without their red-headed slugger on Opening Day, and possibly for a while after. — Justin Turner has a broken left wrist after being hit …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Justin Turner is injured in Cactus League game
Dodgers' Justin Turner is injured in Cactus League game
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Voit stars but Cardinals fall to Mets 8-7 — JUPITER, Fla. • St. Louisan Luke Voit, making a late bid to crack the opening-day roster, tripled home two runs and his pinch-runner scored a third in a three-run sixth inning as the Cardinals overcame the New York Mets, temporarily, on Tuesday.
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Making a case for Cards' Martinez
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Tyler Wade makes Yankees, expected to platoon with Neil Walker at second base — LAKELAND — Aaron Boone confirmed what has felt apparent now for a while: Tyler Wade has made the Yankees. Wade, 23, doubled and tripled on Tuesday, raising his spring batting average to .316.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Potential Yankees lineup vs. Blue Jays lefty J.A. Happ on Opening Day
George A. King III / New York Post:
Aaron Boone won't let front office control his lineup card
Aaron Boone won't let front office control his lineup card
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Ben Reiter / Sports Illustrated:
How Giancarlo Stanton Negotiated His Way to the Yankees to Create Baseball's Scariest Lineup — Created with Sketch. — By acquiring Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees created a lineup that will take power to new heights. — As midnight approached on Thursday, Dec. 7 …
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Brett Bodner / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton supports Marlins removing home run sculpture: ‘All it does is suggest that this place is a circus’
Giancarlo Stanton supports Marlins removing home run sculpture: ‘All it does is suggest that this place is a circus’
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees, Red Sox nearing agreement to play two-game series in London in 2019
Yankees, Red Sox nearing agreement to play two-game series in London in 2019
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Now that White Sox have sent Michael Kopech down, when will he be back up? — Chicago Tribune — The White Sox did the expected Tuesday, reassigning Michael Kopech to minor-league camp to prepare for his season at Triple-A Charlotte. — Kopech might have the best arm of any pitcher in camp …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox send Michael Kopech and Jacob May to minors
White Sox send Michael Kopech and Jacob May to minors
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Daily Record:
Yankees grab Anyelo Gomez in MLB Rule 5 draft — Anyelo Gomez is a Yankee once more. — After being taken from the Yankees by the Braves in the MLB Rule 5 draft in December, Gomez is now back with New York after the Yankees snagged him Tuesday in the same manner. He will be assigned to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre:
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ben Zobrist adds another position to his arsenal: First base — Chicago Tribune — From Ben Zobrist to Willson Contreras, the Cubs still have plenty of time to polish their defensive skills. — In one of the finishing touches of spring training, Zobrist, 36, started working at first base …
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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Cody Bellinger, Joc Pederson, Trayce Thompson homer to carry Dodgers past A's — THE GAME: Cody Bellinger, Joc Pederson and Trayce Thompson hit home runs to give the Dodgers a 3-0 victory over the Oakland A's on Monday night at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Agree To Terms With Brett Anderson — The Athletics have agreed to a contract with veteran lefty Brett Anderson, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. It's a minors deal, but other terms are not yet known. — If the deal becomes official …
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San Francisco Chronicle, MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish and Athletics Nation
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets outfielder Juan Lagares struggling in camp despite working on swing — For years, the question has been whether Juan Lagares can hit just enough to warrant a larger role. The outfielder is one of the premier defenders in the spot and can change games with his glove, but he does not provide much offensively.
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SportsDayDFW com / Dallas Morning News:
This was the biggest conversation Jon Daniels and the Rangers had at the beginning of winter — Rangers GM Jon Daniels appeared on 105. 3 The Fan's G-Bag Nation recently to talk about his ballclub heading into the start of the season. Here are some of the highlights.
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Roger Mooney / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Matt Andriese: A starter in bullpen land — PORT CHARLOTTE — If Matt Andriese had a team-issued business card it would read: Multi-inning/high-leverage relief pitcher. But before handing it to you, he would take a pen and add one more role: starting pitcher.
Mark Maske / Washington Post:
NFL sets new definition for controversial catch rule … The NFL is about to have a new catch rule. The league's rule-making competition committee is poised to change the controversial rule by eliminating two provisions that were particularly confounding over the years to players …
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Dan Gartland / Sports Illustrated:
Sports Illustrated Picks Nationals to Beat Yankees in 2018 World Series — The Yankees made some big moves, but SI still doesn't like them to win the World Series. — Nationals fans will hope we here at Sports Illustrated can catch lightning in a bottle again with our World Series prediction.
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Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Nationals option top prospect Victor Robles to minors — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Top Washington Nationals prospect Victor Robles has been optioned to the minors. — Robles, 20, who is ranked as baseball's fourth-best prospect by ESPN's Keith Law, will begin the season at Triple-A Syracuse …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Leaner, eager Kyle Schwarber fueling optimism with strong all-around spring — Chicago Tribune — As opening day draws near, Kyle Schwarber isn't about to be drawn into specifics, such as whether he would like to get more at-bats against left-handed pitchers. — “I'll take the at-bats as I get them,” Schwarber said.
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Bloomberg:
Yankees and Red Sox Are Close to Deal for June 2019 London Series — Details for series at London Stadium still must be worked out — Labor contract calls for commitment to international games — The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are nearing an agreement to play a two-game …
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Associated Press:
A-Rod: Yankees' ‘breathtaking’ offense could break records — TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez thinks the New York Yankees' “breathtaking” offense could break records this season. — Rodriguez arrived at spring training Monday and had high praise for a lineup led by Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez and Didi Gregorius.
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