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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’ …
Bryce Harper set to face Yankees; Maikel Franco could be ‘pick to click’ …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone can see the Yankees using an ‘opener’ — TAMPA — Jonathan Loaisiga made the argument for the Yankees to use an opener this year. The young right-hander pitched a beautiful first inning Tuesday night and unraveled in the second inning. Allowing all six of the runs he gave up in the Yankees' 8-7 win over the Orioles.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
New Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen not sorry for brash winter — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A year ago, Brodie Van Wagenen was threatening the New York Mets, demanding they sign ace Jacob deGrom to a lucrative contract extension or trade him. — Today, he wants deGrom's extension signed by opening day, but, of course, as cheap as possible.
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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.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
5 takeaways from Cubs spring training, including Pedro Strop's hamstring strain and what it means for opening day — The Cubs' Luke Hagerty discusses his comeback attempt at age 37 during spring training on March 12, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz. — Chicago Tribune — Here are five takeaways from Cubs' spring training Tuesday:
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
At 37, Luke Hagerty is attempting a comeback with the Cubs …
At 37, Luke Hagerty is attempting a comeback with the Cubs …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs closer Strop to sit out a week (hamstring)
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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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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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Predicting the Braves' 25-man roster — As the Braves continue trimming their camp roster (which stands at 40), here's a look at how the initial 25-man roster might look March 28 in Philadelphia: — Catchers: Tyler Flowers, Brian McCann — McCann replaces Kurt Suzuki as Flowers' battery mate.
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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U.S. Department of Justice:
Investigations of College Admissions and Testing Bribery Scheme — Dozens of individuals involved in a nationwide conspiracy that facilitated cheating on college entrance exams and the admission of students to elite universities as purported athletic recruits were arrested by federal agents …
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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.)
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
How can Walker Buehler top his debut season in Year 2? — GLENDALE, Ariz. — It was either the World Series or the postseason round before that. Walker Buehler is fuzzy on the details. All he knows is that the stakes were high and that it was the second or third inning …
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 …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ian Happ bats leadoff against the A's; Daniel Descalso sidelined with a sore left shoulder — Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood discusses his struggles against the Reds on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Ian Happ will bat leadoff Wednesday …
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Baseball's confusing trade deadline rule is about to change. Here's the potential fallout — OK, now that baseball is about to abolish August trades, raise your hand if you understood how teams made those infamous waiver deals of yesteryear. — Fans? Reporters? Players? Anyone?
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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 …
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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Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
Rapidly improving Daniel Norris giving Tigers decision-makers options to ponder
Rapidly improving Daniel Norris giving Tigers decision-makers options to ponder
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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 …
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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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