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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
He's no Ohtani, but Davidson knows what two-way role he wants to fill for Rangers — One thing Matt Davidson wanted to make sure was perfectly clear Tuesday were his intentions as a two-way player. — The Texas Rangers won't have to juggle the next Shohei Ohtani.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Mended Rangers starters know ‘a lot of us you can mark down as question marks’ — The last time Drew Smyly was seen on a big-league mound in a big-league game was Sept. 26, 2016, at the home of the Chicago White Sox, whatever it was called back then. — He threw 97 pitches in five innings …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Everyone knows Andrus will be Rangers' leader in 2019, but will his bat lead offense?
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Some Yankees are getting a jump on 2019 ahead of pitchers and catchers reporting — TAMPA, Fla. - There's nothing formal yet happening at Yankees spring training, where the first official pitchers and catchers workout is set for Thursday. — But there's plenty of activity on the minor league side …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
The Yankees could feature the best bullpen in baseball history ... on paper — TAMPA - Luis Severino hesitated. The Yankees ace had to temper his natural instincts a bit and understand what the future may hold for him - and the other starters. While every rotation ace wants to be a workhorse …
Associated Press:
Yankees reliever Zack Britton now using legal spelling of first name — TAMPA, Fla. — Even Zack Britton gets confused about the proper spelling of his first name. — Known throughout his baseball career as Zach, the 31-year-old New York Yankees reliever said last week that going forward his name should be spelled Zack.
Chris Thomas / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers spring training: Everything you need to know — Taking a look at what the Tigers' starting lineup and pitching rotation could look like to open the 2019 season. Video by Anthony Fenech and Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press. — CONNECT — Baseball is back!
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Which Detroit Tigers could make the team with a strong spring? — Who will start for the Detroit Tigers in 2019 after their offseason acquisitions — Free Press sports writer Anthony Fenech breaks down the top three dark horses to make the Detroit Tigers' roster in spring training: — 1. Brandon Dixon
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Jacob deGrom makes double-barreled threat over Mets contract talks … PORT ST. LUCIE — Jacob deGrom is putting the Mets on the clock. — After a winter of inactivity in long-term contract discussions, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner has informed team officials …
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors and Amazin' Avenue
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets Spring Training: 5 burning questions facing the Amazin's
Mets Spring Training: 5 burning questions facing the Amazin's
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MLB Baseball News …
Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:
Mets will train Jeff McNeil in outfield to open door for more at-bats
Mets will train Jeff McNeil in outfield to open door for more at-bats
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Amazin' Avenue and NBCSports.com
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Bring on spring! After winter of discontent, can Cubs move on? — MESA, Ariz. — Eventually, Willson Contreras got bored. The offseason had gone on long enough. The Chicago Cubs catcher was used to playing baseball deep into the fall, but a team-wide offensive flameout last year led to a long winter.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Lefty reliever Zach Duke signs 1-year contract with Cincinnati Reds — (Photo: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports) — The Reds signed their first Major League free agent of the offseason Monday. — Left-handed reliever Zach Duke agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract, giving the Reds another lefty option in their bullpen.
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Associated Press:
Giants catcher Buster Posey hoping for healthy, productive 2019 season — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — One day in early November, Buster Posey felt his body respond more normally again as he rehabilitated from season-ending hip surgery. Working out his lower half with a 15-pound dumbbell in his left hand …
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds' Jesse Winker among seven MLB breakout candidates, per CBS' Jonah Keri — Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is featured in the 2019 Breakout Brigade column by Jonah Keri on CBS Sports about seven Major League Baseball players he expects to take a big step forward during the upcoming season.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Healthier Gregerson looks to reclaim spot in Cardinals' bullpen — JUPITER, Fla. • Reliever Luke Gregerson is back in Cardinals' camp this spring. And he intends to pitch, after a season fraught with injury and then a slow recovery period for most of the offseason.
ESPN:
Justin Verlander baffled rebuilding teams won't sign Machado, Harper — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander isn't buying the theory that the market for big free agents is limited by rebuilding teams not being in position to sign stars. … Like last year, the marquee free agents this offseason …
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Phillies Nation, NBCSports.com, USA Today and New York Post
Jeff Seidel / Forbes:
Orioles Preview: Baltimore Starting To Rebuild As Spring Training Begins — The first part of the rebuilding of the Baltimore Orioles begins this season. There's a new man in charge in the front office (Mike Elias), a new man in charge in the dugout (Brandon Hyde), and a plan in place …
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Pinstripe Alley and Camden Chat
Associated Press:
Country music legend Garth Brooks in spring training with Pittsburgh Pirates — BRADENTON, Fla. — Garth Brooks has come out of baseball retirement. — The country music legend will spend just over a week participating in spring training with the Pittsburgh Pirates, reporting Monday with the pitchers and catchers.