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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gary Sanchez isn't going anywhere — TAMPA — Gary Sanchez appreciates the support. — Fans in the Bronx may have been calling for the 26-year-old catcher to be dealt all winter, but he returns to Yankee spring training knowing that his manager believes in him.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Why Yankees believe Gary Sanchez will rebound from ugly season — TAMPA — In a sign of how crucial his turnaround is to this coming season, Yankee manager Aaron Boone made the trek to Dominican Republic to meet with Gary Sanchez. It was a casual visit Boone felt was important to continue building …
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Pinstripe Alley
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Miguel Andujar impresses Yankees with how he attacked his defensive flaws during the offseason
Eduardo A. Encina / Tampa Bay Times:
Don't count the Yankees out on Manny Machado, Bryce Harper until they sign elsewhere
James Wagner / Boston Globe:
Yankees enter spring training with a bitter taste and high expectations
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Cubs Insider
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Trevor Bauer accuses Cleveland Indians of ‘character assassination’ during arbitration hearing — Starting pitcher Trevor Bauer has accused the Cleveland Indians of ‘character assassination’ during their arbitration hearing. — CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer …
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Trevor Bauer: Arbitration hearing with Indians ended with ‘character assassination’ — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — All-Star pitcher Trevor Bauer said the final 10 minutes of his salary arbitration hearing with the Cleveland Indians was “character assassination” against him.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mayers, a ‘reliever of the day,’ offers flexibility to Shildt — JUPITER, Fla. • Manager Mike Shildt has taken to discussing the “reliever of the day,” relative to the volume of potential relievers in the Cardinals' bullpen. The topic du jour Thursday was Mike Mayers …
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Associated Press:
Adam Wainwright says he is healthy after rocky 2018 season — JUPITER, Fla. — Adam Wainwright stood in front of his customary corner locker following the St. Louis Cardinals' first workout and said he was healthy. — “Last year going into spring training, I was struggling,” the pitcher said Wednesday.
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Viva El Birdos
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Updates from Cubs spring training: Carl Edwards Jr. and Tyler Chatwood out to improve control on rainy day — Photos of the Cubs at spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., before the 2019 season. — Chicago Tribune — Rain is in the forecast for most of the day Thursday as the Cubs continue to work in spring training.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Will the Cubs really finish last? Say it ain't so, PECOTA. — Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber discusses a computer projection that predicts the Cubs will finish last in the National League Central this season on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Angry over Cubs' Sinclair TV plan? Be thankful for The Score's Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer — Photos of the Cubs at spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., before the 2019 season. — Chicago Tribune — Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer's Cubs broadcasts on WSCR-AM 670 will remain as free as sunshine and a summer breeze.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers spring training: Who are these fresh-faced pitchers? — LAKELAND, Fla. — The first thing you noticed when walking into the Detroit Tigers' clubhouse at Joker Marchant Stadium on Wednesday was a sign displaying the team's intentions to win the World Series
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Chris Thomas / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' talent level hits 12-year high as rebuild continues
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Meet the Detroit Tigers coach who gives spring training its structure
Dick Scanlon / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Matt Moore on new team, welcoming new baby this spring
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Bless You Boys
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' farm should be gaining steam after 2018 trades, but one publication disagrees — The fine people at Baseball America have revealed their annual rankings of the best farm systems in the game, and the Texas Rangers, after a bevy of trades designed to restock the prospect pool …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Jason Vargas will be the Mets fifth starter, while Peter Alonso will get a shot to win the first base job — PORT ST. LUCIE - Make no mistake about the Mets' fifth starter. — Mickey Callaway completed his team's rotation on Wednesday when he named Jason Vargas the Mets' No. 5 starter heading into Opening Day.
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Associated Press:
Angels right-hander Matt Harvey sidelined 10 days with glute strain — TEMPE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Angels right-hander Matt Harvey will be sidelined about 10 days because of a glute strain he felt during agility drills. — Harvey signed a one-year, $11 million deal with the Angels in December …
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Pedro Gomez / ESPN:
Angels' Matt Harvey says he'll be better teammate, player going forward
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The Athletic, MLB Baseball News … and New York Post
The Amazon Blog:
Update on plans for New York City headquarters — After much thought and deliberation, we've decided not to move forward with our plans to build a headquarters for Amazon in Long Island City, Queens. For Amazon, the commitment to build a new headquarters requires positive …
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Bob Brookover / The Charlotte Observer:
Gabe Kapler 2.0: More boundaries and more pressure for Phillies manager — It is way too late to say the honeymoon is over because that ended before Gabe Kapler managed his first game in Philadelphia. By the time he got to Citizens Bank Park following the Phillies' season-opening road trip …
Mark Fischer / Baltimore Sun:
Manny Machado already has a seat waiting for him in White Sox clubhouse — Manny Machado has been a free agent longer than he was a Dodger. — Now that you've gasped over that quivering bit — brought to you by The Ringer's Zack Kram — at least applaud one team in the hunt for keeping …
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South Side Sox
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: White Sox phenom Eloy Jimenez is ready, no matter when he gets called to Chicago
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds' Curt Casali had surgery in October, expects to be ready for Opening Day — This is the second time having hip surgery for Cincinnati Reds catcher Curt Casali. Dr. J.W. Thomas Byrd repaired Casali's right hip in 2017. (Photo11: Aaron Gash, AP)
Courier-Journal:
Brewers trying to keep rival Cubs fans out of Miller Park again — The Milwaukee Brewers have made it clear: They would prefer the least amount of Chicago Cubs fans to fill Miller Park as possible. — In a statement released Wednesday, the Brewers announced presale tickets for their 10 home dates …
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Eddie Matz / ESPN:
Nationals' Max Scherzer says win-loss cycle creates bandwagon fans — WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Mad Max is angry about the current state of free agency. — “When there's too many teams that are not trying to win, that poisons the game, poisons the fan experience, and it creates bandwagon fans …
