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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:
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.
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Pinstripe Alley
Daily Record:
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's response to a four-outfield alignment? Hit another home run
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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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Gorman's homer ignites Cards' rally vs. Nationals — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. • A young Cardinal who has captured the imagination of an entire fan base heard the news like any 18-year-old would in 2019: from Twitter. — Nolan Gorman had returned from the back fields of Roger Dean Stadium …
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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.
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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.
Associated Press:
Baseball notebook: Harper sits out with sore foot — Bryce Harper sat out the Philadelphia Phillies' game against the Houston Astros on Saturday, saying he's “a little sore” one day after getting hit by a pitch and bruising his right ankle. — Manager Gabe Kapler said he had no concerns …
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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.
Jim Armstrong / Star Tribune:
Ichiro hitless as Mariners beat Yomiuri 6-4 in exhibition — TOKYO — Ichiro Suzuki's struggles at the plate have followed him to Japan. — Ichiro went hitless in three at-bats on Sunday when his Seattle Mariners beat the Yomiuri Giants 6-4 in an exhibition game ahead of their MLB season-opening series against the Oakland A's.
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Lookout Landing
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Stephen Wade / Associated Press:
Ichiro, 45, doesn't know when it'll be time to quit
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.
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South Side Sox
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.
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Cory Spangenberg has demonstrated versatility in the infield and outfield in Brewers' spring camp — PHOENIX - Cory Spangenberg has been known for some time as a versatile player but the Milwaukee Brewers have put that to the test in a big way this spring. — In Cactus League play …
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MLB Trade Rumors and Al's Ramblings
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.