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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright has good outing, but not so the bullpen — JUPITER, Fla. • The first Cardinals pitcher to last longer than five innings this spring was their oldest pitcher. Adam Wainwright, 37, worked 5 1/3 tidy innings Friday night. He held the Houston Astros to three hits …
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Ben Frederickson / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Leadoff is Carpenter's, but Cardinals' Bader enjoys chance to set table — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. • Let the record show that Matt Carpenter's non-batting-gloves-wearing grip remains locked to the leadoff role he has thrived in as a Cardinal. — Manager Mike Shildt, unlike his predecessor …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Another strong outing for Wacha, who might be in Cards camp for last time
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Without CC Sabathia and Luis Severino, Yanks still confident in starting in-house rotation options — TAMPA — At this point, the Yankees are probably not going to add another starter to the roster even though they will not expect Luis Severino back until “at least May,” …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Hicks may not be ready for Opening Day, and Luis Severino will miss the first month — TAMPA — Friday was the first time the Yankees admitted there is a chance that center fielder Aaron Hicks might not be ready for Opening Day and that ace Luis Severino will likely miss the first month.
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels content with pitching depth, despite Andrew Heaney's injury — Although Dallas Keuchel and Gio Gonzalez are available, the Angels don't appear to be pursuing either — TEMPE, Ariz. — Despite Andrew Heaney's injury, which could have him starting the season on the injured list …
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MLB Trade Rumors and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Associated Press:
Taylor to get MRI, testing Nats' thin depth at OF — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Washington Nationals outfielder Michael A. Taylor favored his left leg as he limped through the clubhouse Friday before heading to have an MRI on his sore knee and hip. — Manager Dave Martinez called the test precautionary …
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Mark Zuckerman / Nationals Pastime:
Taylor injures left knee making diving catch (updated)
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ESPN:
Harper bruises foot; no real concern, Kapler says — CLEARWATER, Fla. — New Phillies star Bryce Harper suffered a bruised right foot when he was hit by a pitch during a spring training game Friday, but manager Gabe Kapler said the team wasn't overly worried about the injury.
KCTV:
Police investigate 2 incidents of suspected child abuse at home of Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill — OVERLAND PARK, KS (KCTV) — A battery investigation is underway involving a juvenile at the home of Kansas City Chiefs star receiver Tyreek Hill. — Overland Park police were called at 4:20 p.m. Thursday …
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Todd Bailey / Orange County Register:
Perspective helps UC Irvine's Andee Ritter cherish spot in Big West semifinals — ANAHEIM — The best way to describe Andee Ritter's senior season at UC Irvine is to call it a bonanza. — The fifth-seeded Anteaters will meet top-seeded UC Davis in a Big West Tournament semifinal game Friday …
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Don Brennan / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays Cheapseats: Borucki strengthens his case for the rotation — CLEARWATER, Fla . — Blue Jays lefty Ryan Borucki was wearing his invisible blinders again on Friday. — How, he was asked, does it affect you when manager Charlie Montoyo uses a four- man outfield for a certain batter?
Tyler Carey / WKYC-TV:
Indians relief pitcher Tyler Clippard out 3-4 weeks with injury — He will officially miss the start of the regular season. — The Indians are currently in the process of figuring out who will man their bullpen when the season begins. Unfortunately, one man will officially …
Associated Press:
Dodgers' Seager plays SS for 1st time since April — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Corey Seager played shortstop in a game for the first time since April 29, logging three innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a minor league exhibition. — The 2016 NL Rookie of the Year had surgery May 4 to repair …
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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager takes big step in recovery
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Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' split squads defeat Reds and Padres at spring training
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Red Reporter and True Blue LA
Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: It was Yandy Diaz Day in Port Charlotte — New infielder flashes leather, hits three-run homer in win over Tigers in first of two Friday games. — PORT CHARLOTTE — Yandy Diaz put on a show Friday against the Tigers, making several good plays at first base and blasting …
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Kevin Robinson / Pensacola News Journal:
Dericka Lindsay case: Woman convicted of murder, sentenced to life for sitting on child — A woman who killed a child by sitting on her as a form of punishment has been sentenced to life in prison. — After a two-day trial in Pensacola, Veronica Green Posey, 66, was found guilty Friday of first-degree felony murder.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Albert Almora Jr. leading off for Cubs against White Sox; David Bote will start at shortstop — Chicago Tribune — Albert Almora Jr. will lead off Friday when the Cubs travel to Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., to face the White Sox. — Almora went -for-3 from the ninth spot Thursday …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets backup shows why he is a ‘dangerous weapon to have’ — JUPITER, Fla. — J.D. Davis' usefulness to the Mets this season could be largely dependent upon his ability to produce off the bench. In that regard, he passed a test of sorts Thursday. — Davis' RBI double in the eighth …
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