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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Bryce Harper set to face Yankees; Maikel Franco could be ‘pick to click’ in stacked Phillies offense | Extra Innings — Yesterday, for the final time before they break camp on March 25, the Phillies had a day off. Good thing, too, because tonight feels like one of those rare can't-miss occasions in spring training.
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Marcus Hayes / The Charlotte Observer:
Rhys Hoskins is leading the Phillies' rebuilt roster by example — Rhys Hoskins didn't have to work Monday. — He wasn't in the lineup, and the Phillies let players with significant workloads take recharge days. — But he was in the clubhouse Monday morning. And in the dugout Monday afternoon.
Matt Breen / Baltimore Sun:
Bryce Harper's defense is a challenge the Phillies can live with — Of The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) — John Middleton did not fly his private jet twice to Las Vegas because he had visions of Bryce Harper winning Gold Gloves. — The Phillies did not host a news conference on top …
Justin Leger / NBCSports.com:
Red Sox pitcher David Price has moved on from 2018 moment that haunted him all winter — David Price took the mound on Tuesday for the first time this spring and finally got the monkey off his back. — Yes, even coming off a World Series title, Price still had a chip on his shoulder …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Daniel Norris got back on track vs. Red Sox. Here's how
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Could Durbin Feltman be the Red Sox' secret weapon?
Could Durbin Feltman be the Red Sox' secret weapon?
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers observations: Daniel Norris back in line to make team
Detroit Tigers observations: Daniel Norris back in line to make team
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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
UCLA men's soccer coach Jorge Salcedo indicted in college bribery case, placed on leave
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Joey Kaufman / Orange County Register:
3 USC coaches, administrator indicted in college admissions scandal
3 USC coaches, administrator indicted in college admissions scandal
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Associated Press:
Yanks send RHP Farquhar to minor league camp — TAMPA, Fla. — Danny Farquhar has been reassigned by the New York Yankees to their minor league camp. — The 32-year-old right-hander, who collapsed in the Chicago White Sox dugout on April 20 because of a ruptured aneurysm and brain hemorrhage, appeared in three spring training games.
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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.
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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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Kyle Farmer, Connor Joe homer as Cincinnati Reds clobber Chicago Cubs in spring training, 12-3 — Michael Lorenzen made his debut in center field during Monday's spring training game. He fielded two balls hit in his direction. — CONNECT — MESA, Ariz. - The Chicago Cubs committed …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notebook: 12 players cut from spring roster; Sal Romano to be a full-time reliever
Cincinnati Reds notebook: 12 players cut from spring roster; Sal Romano to be a full-time reliever
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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 …
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Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:
Gibby, Gehringer and Kuenn: Meet the best Detroit Tiger from each Big Ten school — The Big Ten men's tournament opens today in Chicago with a pair of first-round games featuring Illinois, Nebraska, Northwestern and Rutgers. (We're just waiting for a Michigan/Michigan State rematch.)
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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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
Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
Royals believe Billy Hamilton is already elite, but has even more to offer — When on the run, Royals' slender and somewhat gangly outfielder Billy Hamilton becomes a near-perfect combination of explosion, flexibility and coordination. — The 6-foot, 160-pound Mississippi native glides around …
Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Yankees dub Aaron Judge ‘your favorite New York athlete’ — Aaron Judge homered during the Yankees' spring train game against the Orioles Tuesday afternoon. The fans loved it, Judge loved it, and the Yankees are showing so much love for it, they've dubbed the power hitter, ‘your favorite New York athlete.’
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy lauded for handling pitchers — Once a top offensive catcher, Lucroy is trying to rediscover his stroke — TEMPE, Ariz. — Clearly Jonathan Lucroy's 2018 season is not to be measured by his disappointing .241 batting average or his four homers.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
New Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Jones says free-agent interest was sparse — For outfielder Adam Jones, the offseason was about waiting for the phone calls that never came. — Speaking with the Arizona media for the first time since agreeing to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Diamondbacks …