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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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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Answering the FAQs around Cincinnati Reds spring training: Will Nick Senzel start in center? Who bats leadoff? — GOODYEAR, Ariz. - In about two weeks, the Reds will open the 2019 season against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park. There are 12 spring training games remaining and two exhibition games in Atlanta.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Kyle Farmer, Connor Joe homer as Cincinnati Reds clobber Chicago Cubs in spring training, 12-3
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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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks' have differing views on how Adam Jones fits their outfield — As soon as the Diamondbacks signed veteran outfielder Adam Jones to a one-year, $3 million deal on Monday, first base coach Dave McKay and other members of the player development and coaching staffs …
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Bob Nightengale / Des Moines Register:
Adam Jones - refusing to dwell on free agency - celebrates new life with Diamondbacks
Adam Jones - refusing to dwell on free agency - celebrates new life with Diamondbacks
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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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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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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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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Every team needs a Yolmer Sanchez to get through the grind of the season. 'You think so? Yeah, that's what I think too.' — Chicago Tribune — It's difficult to pinpoint the highlight of the White Sox's 2018 100-loss season. — Matt Davidson's three opening …
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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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Associated Press:
Indians' Lindor (calf) to play game in minors — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Slowly and sensibly, Francisco Lindor is working his way back onto the field. — The Indians' three-time All-Star shortstop was scheduled to play in a controlled minor league game on Wednesday, a major step in his recovery …
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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Bleacher Nation and Chicago Sun-Times
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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Pinstripe Alley
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Associated Press:
Stroman to start Blue Jays' opener against Detroit — Marcus Stroman has been picked to start the Toronto Blue Jays' opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers on March 28. — The 27-year-old struggled last season, going 4-9 with a 5.54 ERA. He is 41-34 in his five-year big league career.
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.
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 …
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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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 …
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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Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
Rapidly improving Daniel Norris giving Tigers decision-makers options to ponder — Fort Myers, Fla. — It's probably too soon to say Daniel Norris is fixed. But it seems clear he is mending, rapidly. — “It's unreal,” Norris said, after pitching three scoreless innings Tuesday …
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