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Harper goes 0-for-2 against Yankees' Tanaka — TAMPA, Fla. — Bryce Harper went 0-for-2 against New York Yankees Opening Day starter Masahiro Tanaka on Wednesday night in his third spring training game, and first on the road, since signing baseball's biggest contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Closing the Yankees, Bryce Harper chapter that never was — TAMPA - There was a time when this was a foregone conclusion. Bryce Harper, one of the biggest stars in the game, playing at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Except in those Yankees fans' dreams, he was wearing the Bombers' blue-and-white pinstripes.
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.
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.
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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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 …
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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Mark Gonzales / Baltimore Sun:
Cubs may need to rely on a more complete Carl Edwards Jr. with Pedro Strop's status uncertain — Cubs pitcher Jon Lester discusses the struggles he experienced in a spring training game against the Athletics on March 13, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz. — Chicago Tribune
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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
5 takeaways from Cubs spring training, including Pedro Strop's hamstring strain and what it means for opening day
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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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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
JUPITER, Fla. • For the seventh time in 19 spring games, the Cardinals scored two runs or fewer Wednesday, falling to the Miami Marlins 4-1 in exhibition baseball. — “Don't love it,” said manager Mike Shildt. “But it's not a concern. We're competitive and we want to put …
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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?
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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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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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.
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Angels' Heaney shut down with inflamed elbow — Left-hander Andrew Heaney, a legitimate candidate to be the Angels Opening Day starter, has been shut down with what manager Brad Ausmus described as elbow inflammation. — An MRI showed no structural damage and Ausmus said it isn't expected …
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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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