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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge demolishes a 4-man outfield — TAMPA — Aaron Judge knew something was different. The Yankees slugger could see what he thought were the two corner infielders in his peripheral vision as he looked at the pitcher. Judge, however, was not that bothered by the dramatic four-man outfield shift …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees top prospect Florial sees surreal camp abruptly end — TAMPA — One of the brightest young players in major league camp this spring had his camp cut short Saturday. — Estevan Florial, the Yankees' top prospect, suffered a non-displaced fractured in his right wrist after hitting it against the outfield wall.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Time running out for Aaron Hicks and more Yankees injury developments — Aaron Hicks still has not resumed baseball activities. — The center fielder, shut down since receiving a cortisone shot for a sore/stiff lower right back earlier this spring, is running out of time to be ready for Opening Day.
Daily Record:
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's response to a four-outfield alignment? Hit another home run — CC Sabathia pitches his first simulated game of the spring at Yankees camp, facing Troy Tulowitzki — TAMPA, Fla. - A few seconds into his first at-bat, Aaron Judge sensed something was a bit off.
Dan Martin / New York Post:
Yankees won't have Luis Severino back until May ‘at the earliest’
Yankees won't have Luis Severino back until May ‘at the earliest’
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Phillip Ervin hits 3-run homer, Anthony DeSclafani sharp in Cincinnati Reds' 5-2 win over Texas Rangers — GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Phillip Ervin and Tucker Barnhart hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning and the Reds rolled to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday at Goodyear Ballpark.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Why it can be difficult for the Cincinnati Reds to use platooned lineups in the NL Central — GOODYEAR, Ariz. - After adding more outfield and infield depth throughout the offseason, one of manager David Bell's toughest tasks will be dividing at-bats all season.
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Robinson Cano shares bygone Yankees lessons in Mets clubhouse — JUPITER, Fla. - The “numbers don't matter in spring training” portion of camp is reaching an end. — Michael Conforto said he's gearing it up now that there are only eight Grapefruit League games remaining.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets lineup must carry early results into regular season — JUPITER, Fla. - The Mets productive spring training offense has the burden of proving it's not a fluke. — Manager Mickey Callaway recently said we'll be seeing more and more of the Mets regular lineup as Grapefruit League games come to a close.
Don Brennan / Toronto Sun:
Jays Cheapseats: Grichuk an unlikely leadoff hitter, but he'll give it a go — DUNEDIN, Fla. — It's easy to imagine Bo Bichette topping the Blue Jays batting order in the not-too-distant future. — “I see him leading off,” manager Charlie Montoyo agreed, his eyes lighting up at the mention of Bichette's name.
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Mark Fischer / Baltimore Sun:
Phillies fans send pitcher death threats after Bryce Harper injury scare — Move over, Santa — there's a new villain in Philadelphia. — Phillies fans are hurling death threats instead of snowballs at Blue Jays pitcher Trent Thornton for sending their $330 million man to the ground grimacing in pain.
Don Brennan / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays Cheapseats: Borucki strengthens his case for the rotation
Blue Jays Cheapseats: Borucki strengthens his case for the rotation
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals take squad of reserves to face Scherzer — JUPITER, Fla. • Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer will be surprised by the Cardinals' lineup he will face Saturday afternoon at West Palm Beach. After many of the regulars played Friday night here, only Jose Martinez …
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Ben Frederickson / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Gorman homers in first Grapefruit League start, a comeback win by Cardinals' kids — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. • Perhaps the Cardinals have found a cure for their recent run-scoring woes. — Play the kids — preferably against pitchers not named Max Scherzer.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright has good outing, but not so the bullpen
Wainwright has good outing, but not so the bullpen
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Willson Contreras scratched from Cubs' lineup; team cuts 15 players — Chicago Tribune — Catcher Willson Contreras was scratched from the Cubs' lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks because of a sore right ring finger. — Contreras suffered the injury on a foul tip Thursday against the Rangers.
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Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Homer Bailey doesn't allow a run in his best outing of the spring — A little more than a week remains before decisions must be made by the Royals brain trust, and the choice whether or not to include veteran Homer Bailey in the starting pitching rotation figures to make things interesting.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks playing coy on naming Opening Day starter — By pushing left-hander Robbie Ray's next start back a day, the Diamondbacks took a step toward lining up their starting rotation for the regular season, though manager Torey Lovullo remained unwilling to name an Opening Day starter.
ESPN:
Sources: CarGo, Tribe reach minor league deal — Outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming multiple reports. — He will receive a base salary of $2 million if he makes the major league roster.