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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 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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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers beat Athletics 3-1, but lose Justin Turner
Dodgers beat Athletics 3-1, but lose Justin Turner
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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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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Potential Yankees lineup vs. Blue Jays lefty J.A. Happ on Opening Day
Potential Yankees lineup vs. Blue Jays lefty J.A. Happ on Opening Day
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Tyler Wade makes Yankees, expected to platoon with Neil Walker at second base
Tyler Wade makes Yankees, expected to platoon with Neil Walker at second base
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Jorge L. Ortiz / KHOU-TV:
For Astros, spreading the wealth begins with Jose Altuve's $151 million deal — Houston's payroll is set to climb to fifth this season at about $168 million, and it likely will continue increasing if the club expects to retain its core players. — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - As a fairly young team …
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Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
What does Jose Altuve's new contract mean for Cleveland Indians SS Francisco Lindor? — The Houston Astros shortstop just signed a 5-year, $151 million contract extension. — If Francisco Lindor's trademark smile has looked brighter than usual lately, there might be a reason why.
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets comfortable with Adrian Gonzalez, who hits first homer in win over Cardinals — JUPITER, Fla. —Spring training results only mean so much, but veteran Adrian Gonzalez knew he had yet to hit a homer entering Tuesday. — The first baseman finally ended the drought by blasting a solo shot …
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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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Ben Frederickson / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Making a case for Cards' Martinez
Adam Wells / Bleacher Report:
Alex Cobb, Orioles Reportedly Agree to Contract After 7 Seasons with Rays — After spending the first seven years of his career with the Tampa Bay Rays, right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb has reached an agreement with the Baltimore Orioles, according to Jon Heyman of FanRang Sports.
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Report: Alex Cobb agrees with Orioles on 4-year, $60M deal — Veteran starter Alex Cobb has agreed with the Baltimore Orioles on a four-year contract worth close to $60 million, FanRag Sports reports. — The 30-year-old right-hander posted career highs for wins, games started and innings pitched …
Roger Mooney / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays OF Mallex Smith's hamstring passes test — SARASOTA — OF Mallex Smith's chances of being ready by opening day took a positive step Tuesday when he had five at-bats during a minor-league game. — “Everything came out with flying colors,” manager Kevin Cash said.
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Roger Mooney / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Matt Andriese: A starter in bullpen land
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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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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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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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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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen dealing with injury — Reds right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen struggled in his second start of spring training Thursday against the Chicago White Sox The Enquirer/Adam Baum — GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Right-hander Michael Lorenzen's quest to make the starting rotation is probably over.
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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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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Ron Gardenhire: Detroit Tigers' roster may be 12 pitchers, 13 hitters … CONNECT — LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers may leave Florida with a dozen pitchers and 13 position players to start the 2018 season. — Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire acknowledged on Tuesday that's the split …
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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