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9:10 PM ET, March 12, 2019

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Orange County Register:
Actresses Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman, college coaches — including USC, UCLA — accused in admissions bribery scheme  —  A prominent senior athletic official and several coaches at USC, as well as another coach at UCLA, are among several charged in a sweeping admissions bribery case unsealed …
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen / Daily News:
UCLA men's soccer coach Jorge Salcedo indicted in college bribery case, placed on leave  —  The second-longest tenured coach in UCLA men's soccer history is alleged to have taken up to $200,000 in bribes  —  UCLA men's soccer coach Jorge Salcedo was indicted by the U.S. District Court …
Joey Kaufman / Orange County Register:   3 USC coaches, administrator indicted in college admissions scandal
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Hicks receives cortisone shot for ailing back  —  TAMPA — Aaron Hicks needed a cortisone shot in his lower right back Monday and will be out another “three to four days,” the Yankees center fielder said Tuesday afternoon.  He is not yet worried about this carrying into the regular season.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton putting in the work to try and avoid another slow start  —  TAMPA — It was a good reminder that he was here.  Giancarlo Stanton hit his first home run of spring Friday night out of George M. Steinbrenner Field.  Until that point, the giant slugger had been quietly building up through spring training.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Daniel Norris got back on track vs. Red Sox.  Here's how  —  Detroit Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd and wife, Ashley, weren't looking for this cause.  But ending sex slavery in Uganda has become their mission.  —  CONNECT  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — The words Daniel Norris recently …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers observations: Daniel Norris back in line to make team
Discussion: Over the Monster
Nick Friar / WEEI:
Chris Sale considers 2018 shoulder problems a thing of the past
Discussion: Over the Monster and NESN.com
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
CC Sabathia faces live hitters in Yankees spring training for first time this spring  —  CC Sabathia pitches live BP at Yankees camp.  It's the first time he's faced hitters this spring, delayed due to an offseason heart procedure.  —  CONNECT  —  TAMPA, Fla. - CC Sabathia was back on a mound again …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia throws live batting practice for first time this spring  —  TAMPA — CC Sabathia faced hitters for the first time Tuesday.  The big lefthander threw 20 pitches of live batting practice on the back field during the Yankees team workouts.  —  Sabathia is expected to begin the season …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Bob Nightengale / Des Moines Register:
Adam Jones - refusing to dwell on free agency - celebrates new life with Diamondbacks  —  SportsPulse: Now that Bryce Harper and Manny Machado have signed we can finally look ahead to actual baseball.  Here are the storylines that will define the MLB in 2019.  —  CONNECT
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:   Predicting every MLB team's 2019 season - in one sentence
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Reyes blitzes through Braves as Cardinals shift power prospect to relief competition  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.  • With the calendar working against them and the wish to have his prized arm work for them, the Cardinals are shifting Alex Reyes, officially, to the bullpen for the remainder of spring training.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   It's Miller's time: Cards' lefthander is throwing strikes ‘at will’
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Ozuna shows progress with arm
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets ready to use seven relievers, and seem to have one spot up for grabs  —  Pete Alonso on his collision at first base  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Drew Smith impressed after debuting last season, and had a chance to break camp with the team in two weeks.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:   Jason Vargas quietly turning into pitcher Mets thought they had
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notebook: 12 players cut from spring roster; Sal Romano to be a full-time reliever  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - With under two weeks remaining before the Reds depart Arizona, they reassigned 12 players to minor league camp Tuesday.  They have 45 players left in camp, which will need to be cut to 25 by Opening Day on March 28.
Discussion: Red Reporter
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
At 37, Luke Hagerty is attempting a comeback with the Cubs — 17 years after they drafted him: 'I'm not here to waste anyone's time.'  —  The Cubs' Luke Hagerty discusses his comeback attempt at age 37 during spring training on March 12, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz.  —  Chicago Tribune
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Danny Farquhar gets cut from Yanks big-league camp and sent to the minors  —  TAMPA — It looks like this chapter in Danny Farquhar's fabulous comeback story is over.  The pitcher, who is trying to come back after suffering a brain hemorrhage last season, was among the players who were cut Tuesday and sent to minor league camp.
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs closer Strop to sit out a week (hamstring)  —  MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop will sit out at least a week of spring games after straining his right hamstring on his final pitch against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.  —  “According to the MRI, it was barely noticeable,” manager Joe Maddon said on Tuesday.
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Shelby Miller's arm showing life but Rangers still taking it slow  —  For right-hander Shelby Miller, it's about getting the pitches in.  —  Miller allowed one run on two hits, including a triple from former Ranger Jonathan Lucroy, in 2 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels Monday afternoon at Surprise Stadium.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Back in his hometown, Arizona Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly regains ‘wits’ after rough start  —  After four seasons pitching in Korea, right-hander Merrill Kelly secured a multi-year contract with a major league team, a deal that gives him the opportunity to play in his hometown and be surrounded by friends and family.
 
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Lisa Carter / KHOU-TV:
Astros pitcher Francis Martes suspended 80 games for violating MLB drug prevention program
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Ervin Santana, Manny Banuelos or Dylan Covey?  White Sox mum on who gets the nod as the No. 5 starter
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
A.J. Minter to resume throwing Saturday
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Let's find homes for Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rain is altering Rangers, Cactus League schedule
Associated Press:
Braves lefty Allard optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Why Willson Contreras' makeover might hold key to Cubs' season
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
10 prospects who are likely to see playing time with the Iowa Cubs in 2019
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John Romano / Tampa Bay Times:
Kevin Kiermaier will never change, and that's a good thing
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and DRaysBay
Chandler Rome / Houston Chronicle:
Astros pleased with improved lefty Reymin Guduan
Discussion: Houston Chronicle
Sam Mellinger / Kansas City Star:
Adalberto Mondesi's long, sad and inspiring journey to the brink of stardom
Discussion: Royals Review
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Team Offense, Toronto Blue Jays
Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
Royals pitcher Homer Bailey not reading too much into spring training outings
Associated Press:
Ohtani receives modest raise after winning ROY
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
‘It would be awesome’: 2020 trip to London appeals to the Cubs
Associated Press:
Mariners' Seager needs surgery, out for April
Discussion: Lookout Landing
 

 
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