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10:35 AM ET, March 13, 2019

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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.
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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.
Discussion: Philly.com
Matt Breen / Baltimore Sun:   Bryce Harper's defense is a challenge the Phillies can live with
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 …
Discussion: Over the Monster
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   Detroit Tigers' Daniel Norris got back on track vs. Red Sox. Here's how
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers observations: Daniel Norris back in line to make team
Discussion: Over the Monster
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 …
Discussion: Daily News
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen / Daily News:
UCLA men's soccer coach Jorge Salcedo indicted in college bribery case, placed on leave
Joey Kaufman / Orange County Register:
3 USC coaches, administrator indicted in college admissions scandal
Discussion: Daily News
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.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
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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.
ESPN:
MLB Rank: Biggest surprises, other reaction to our top 100  —  The results are in.  Let the arguments begin.  —  We've unveiled out MLB Rank top 100 (100-51 and 50-1), so now we're asking our panel of baseball writers for reactions — and we're asking you for your takes as well.
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ESPN:
MLB Rank 50-1: Trout stays No. 1; Bryce bounced from top 10
Discussion: Arizona Sports
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
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
Discussion: Red Reporter
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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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:   CC Sabathia faces live hitters in Yankees spring training for first time this spring
ESPN:
Source: Reliever Sipp agrees to deal with Nats  —  The Washington Nationals took another step to solidify their bullpen on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year, $1.25 million deal with left-hander Tony Sipp, a source told ESPN's Buster Olney.  —  The contract breaks down as a $1 million salary …
Daily Record:
Mets infield prospect Andres Gimenez will start season with Class AA Binghamton  —  Tim Tebow on being cuts from Mets camp  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — For Andres Gimenez, his first stint in major league camp was all about absorbing as much information as possible.
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Are you sold on Rangers' Opening Day lineup as much as Chris Woodward?  —  Did you see the Texas Rangers' lineup Tuesday night?  —  Take a good look, sink it all in, let it sit with you for a moment or two.  Except for the catcher's spot, where Jeff Mathis is likely to be the starter …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Today's Cardinals lineup heavily laden with regulars  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • The Cardinals will have six of their projected eight starting position players in the lineup on Wednesday behind Dakota Hudson, who will face the Miami Marlins in an exhibition game.
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 …
Discussion: Royals Review
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.)
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
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.’
 
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Astros' Martes suspended 80 games for drug test
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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy lauded for handling pitchers
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
New Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Jones says free-agent interest was sparse
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs closer Strop to sit out a week (hamstring)
Bob Nightengale / Des Moines Register:
Adam Jones - refusing to dwell on free agency - celebrates new life with Diamondbacks
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Shelby Miller's arm showing life but Rangers still taking it slow
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Reyes blitzes through Braves as Cardinals shift power prospect to relief competition
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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
Discussion: Talking Chop
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
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Braves lefty Allard optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets ready to use seven relievers, and seem to have one spot up for grabs
 

 
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