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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Yankees won't have Luis Severino back until May ‘at the earliest’ — TAMPA — Forget missing Opening Day. Luis Severino won't be back for the Yankees until May “at the earliest,” according to general manager Brian Cashman. — The right-hander isn't due to begin a throwing program until Wednesday …
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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,” …
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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Albert Almora Jr. is one of the Cubs' longest-tenured — and most respected — players: ‘To see the way he handles himself is something we can look up to’ — Photos of Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. — Chicago Tribune — As one of the longest-tenured members of the Cubs organization …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Albert Almora Jr. leading off for Cubs against White Sox; David Bote will start at shortstop
Albert Almora Jr. leading off for Cubs against White Sox; David Bote will start at shortstop
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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 …
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Bill Plaschke / The Charlotte Observer:
Hill could be opening day starter, and after his last exit, wouldn't that be something? — Dave Roberts was asked about the most delicious of opening day scenarios, and he bit. — With Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler both moving slowly through spring training for physical reasons, could Rich Hill be the opening day starter?
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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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.
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Tim Healey / Newsday:
Mets' Dominic Smith takes physical, mental preparation to another level — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Dominic Smith could tell you he is in the best shape of his life, as so many other ballplayers do at this time of year, and it probably would be true. But he knows that doesn't mean anything unless he performs when it matters.
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)
Taylor injures left knee making diving catch (updated)
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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?
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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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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