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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs to ‘enhance’ domestic violence training ahead of Addison Russell's return — MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs are taking steps to “enhance” their domestic violence training and awareness in the wake of shortstop Addison Russell being suspended for 40 games late last year after violating the league's domestic abuse policy.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Cubs ask forgiveness for their sins, from racist emails to Addison Russell situation — MESA, Ariz. — This wasn't the Chicago Cubs' annual state-of-the-franchise address Monday on the eve of spring training. — It was a confessional. — Cubs president Theo Epstein spent more time talking …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Theo Epstein says Cubs will have ‘incredibly high standard’ for Addison Russell and will try to make amends for Joe Ricketts' ‘ugly, disgusting’ emails — Photos of the Cubs at spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., before the 2019 season. — Chicago Tribune
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Baseball is back — except for the 100 or so remaining free agents. Is this the new normal?
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Bring on spring! After winter of discontent, can Cubs move on?
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Associated Press:
Yankees' pitcher Masahiro Tanaka no fan of DH, wants to hit and run at National League ballparks — TAMPA, Fla. — Masahiro Tanaka wants to keep on hitting and running the bases at NL ballparks, hoping use of the designated hitter does not spread to the National League.
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Masahiro Tanaka could be on the best Yankees staff of his tenure — TAMPA, Fla. - With his cap turned backwards, Masahiro Tanaka projected a youthful appearance outside of the Yankees' minor league training facility. — But this is already the sixth Yankees camp for Tanaka, who turned 30 in November.
Erik Boland / Newsday:
Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka doesn't want a universal DH
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Masahiro Tanaka feels the pressure after busy Yankees offseason
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Some Yankees are getting a jump on 2019 ahead of pitchers and catchers reporting
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
How a knee brace is helping Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer improve — LAKELAND, Fla. — When Michael Fulmer was directed to a back field at Tiger Town after his bullpen session on Tuesday morning, he assumed he was heading there for fielding practice. — “I didn't know this was going to be cardio,” he said afterwards.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers spring training observations: Casey Mize impresses — LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers continued their pre-camp workouts on Tuesday morning, one day before their first formal workout. — Most notable of the bunch was right-hander Casey Mize …
Chris Thomas / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers spring training: Everything you need to know
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Schneider earned his promotion to Jays coaching staff — DUNEDIN, Fla. — In his role as a minor league manager at multiple levels in the Blue Jays system, John Schneider always relished the opportunity of telling a young kid about a promotion. — So what was it like when first-year manager …
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Patrick Reusse / The Charlotte Observer:
Rays continue to find ways to succeed against overwhelming odds — Fifteen of the younger pitching candidates for the Tampa Bay Rays were gathered for a workout last month at Tropicana Field, the team's home dome. — Several were anonymous to non-students of the Rays organization …
Associated Press:
Posada back with Jeter in Marlins' front office — Jorge Posada and Derek Jeter are teammates again. — Posada will be joining the Miami Marlins' front office as a special adviser to Jeter, said to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke Tuesday to The Associated Press …
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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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Wallace Matthews / New York Daily News:
Don't you dare blame the players for MLB's free agency disaster — By Wednesday afternoon, pitchers and catchers will have reported to 29 of the 30 major league baseball spring training camps. (For some reason, the Atlanta Braves don't report until Feb. 15).
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Tim Bannon / Chicago Tribune:
Another clue in the Manny Machado mystery: His black-and-white baseball gloves for 2019 — Photos of Manny Machado, one of the top free agents this season. — Chicago Tribune — Manny Machado is now definitely going to sign with the White Sox. — Or the Oakland Raiders.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen could play in outfield at end of spring training — GOODYEAR, Arizona - Throughout the offseason, Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen hit in batting cages and completed drills in the outfield to prepare himself for a potential two-way role.
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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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets Spring Training: 5 burning questions facing the Amazin's
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