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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees lineup: A revised look at the potential opening day batting order — Yankees manager Aaron Boone talks about center fielder Aaron Hicks' progress from a back injury — TAMPA, Fla. - Here was a possible window into Aaron Boone's opening day lineup.
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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.
Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Yankees dub Aaron Judge ‘your favorite New York athlete’
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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Chicago Tribune:
Eloy Jimenez and Dylan Cease optioned to Triple-A Charlotte as White Sox make roster moves — Photos of Eloy Jimenez, the White Sox outfielder and No. 4-ranked prospect by Baseball America. — The Eloy Jimenez era will have to wait a little longer. — As expected, the White Sox optioned Jimenez …
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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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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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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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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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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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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 …
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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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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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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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