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Andrew Seligman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
White Sox still see bright future despite no Harper, Machado — Chicago White Sox made their pitch for — Bryce Harper and took a big swing at landing — Manny Machado. — Though they went 0 for 2 trying to sign the superstar sluggers, the White Sox enter the season still believing they are setting themselves up for success.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Agree To Extension With Eloy Jimenez — The White Sox have reportedly struck a historic extension with top prospect Eloy Jimenez. If he passes a physical, Jimenez stands to receive a record-shattering $43MM guarantee over six seasons, with a pair of option years that cost a cumulative $32MM.
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Off The Bench, South Side Sox, MLB Baseball News …, Bleacher Nation and MLB Daily Dish
Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
NBC Sports Chicago adds Ozzie Guillen as an analyst on White Sox pregame and postgame shows
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: ChiSox, Jimenez agree to record deal
Toronto Sun:
Mike Trout, Angels finalize record $432 million, 12-year deal — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night announced their 12-year contract, a record deal that ties baseball's top player to the Orange County club for what likely will be the rest of his career.
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Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Live From Arizona: Cleveland Indians host Los Angeles Angels in Spring Training action
Marly Rivera / ESPN:
Harper ‘very happy’ to see Trout land payday
Harper ‘very happy’ to see Trout land payday
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Associated Press:
Boston's Mookie Betts says he expects to become free agent — FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Don't expect AL MVP Mookie Betts to agree to a long-term contract with the Boston Red Sox before he can become a free agent in late 2020. — Despite Mike Trout's pending $432 million …
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Kelsey Driscoll / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Nine pitchers, 3 Red Sox in ESPN's top 25 MLB players of 2019
Nine pitchers, 3 Red Sox in ESPN's top 25 MLB players of 2019
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Over the Monster
Associated Press:
Harper gets first spring training hit for Phillies — CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper finally got his first spring training hit with the Philadelphia Phillies after an 0-for-9 start. — The slugger lined a 97-mph fastball to center on a 2-1 pitch from Detroit Tigers right-hander Spencer Turnbull …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Phillies owner: Fans embraced Bryce Harper, ‘turned off’ by Manny Machado — PEORIA, Ariz. — Manny Machado tries to navigate his way through the crowd to reach the San Diego Padres' spring-training clubhouse, but is mobbed by fans screaming his name. — Machado, surrounded by autograph seekers …
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Kevin Acee / Baltimore Sun:
Machado, Myers homer; Strahm shines in Padres' loss to Brewers — Manny Machado is congratulated by teammates after his home run Wednesday against the Brewers. (Matt York / AP) — Score: Brewers 10, Padres 7 — Batter's box: Manny Machado hit his first official home run of the spring.
ESPN:
Yankees' Gonzalez fueled by lack of interest — TAMPA, Fla. — Gio Gonzalez is eager to reward the New York Yankees. — The Yankees announced Wednesday they had signed the veteran left-hander to a minor league contract, hoping the two-time All-Star can help a hobbled rotation.
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Associated Press:
Reds' first African-American player dies at 94 — CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds' first African-American player has died at the age of 94. — The team says Charles “Chuck” Harmon died Tuesday, nearly 65 years after he made his debut against the Braves in Milwaukee on April 17, 1954.
Associated Press:
Bruce gets 1st hit of 2019 MLB season, Piscotty 1st home run — TOKYO (AP) — Jay Bruce of the Seattle Mariners has gotten the first hit of the 2019 Major League Baseball season and Oakland's Stephen Piscotty has connected for the first home run. — Bruce lined a single off the glove …
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Lookout Landing
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Martin Gallegos / Mercury News:
Ramón Laureano's rapid rise to A's Opening Day leadoff man
Ramón Laureano's rapid rise to A's Opening Day leadoff man
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MLB Baseball News … and Marin Independent Journal
Associated Press:
Still rebuilding, Tigers hoping for growth in 2019 — DETROIT — Al Avila is known for his candor, and the Detroit general manager has remained pretty straightforward about what the future holds for the Tigers. — Yes, they're still rebuilding. — “The only reason I'm being honest is because: How do you hide this?”
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Gomber, Ponce de Leon are headed to Memphis — • Lefthander Austin Gomber was the first to find out Wednesday that not only was he not going to be the Cardinals' fifth starter, but that he wasn't going to be a Cardinal — at the start of the season. He will be a Memphis Redbird instead.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Tanner Roark continues strong spring in Cincinnati Reds' 6-1 win over Texas Rangers — SURPRISE, Ariz. - Tanner Roark continued his strong spring, allowing one run in 5 innings Wednesday to lead the Reds to a 6-1 victory over the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium.
Associated Press:
Braves' pitching rotation murky as season nears — KISSIMMEE, Fla. — When they started spring training, the Atlanta Braves had one opening in their pitching rotation. With a week to go before opening day, they may have three. — The Braves are holding out some hope that Kevin Gausman …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
After a slow start to 2018, Anthony Rizzo vows to stay patient and productive: 'I'm ready for every scenario' — Photos of Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo. — Chicago Tribune — When Anthony Rizzo was mired in one of the most prolonged slumps of his otherwise successful career …
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays sign Brandon Lowe to deal worth up to $49M over 8 years — Infielder/outfielder obviously made strong impression in 2018 climb to majors. — UPDATED, 1:50: Here is the breakdown of the terms of Lowe's deal with Rays, with $24M guaranteed: — 2019 salary: 1,000,000 — 2020: 1,500,000
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