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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yanks' Diehl thought trade to Rockies was prank — TAMPA, Fla. — At first, Phillip Diehl was in disbelief. — When New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone called the slim 24-year-old lefty into his office Saturday afternoon and said the words, “We're trading you,” Diehl thought …
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Here are the best expectations for the Yankees, Mets as they open their seasons — TAMPA, Fla. — They'll meet first in June, some 40 percent of the way into the 2019 schedule. — By then, we ought to know a good deal more about the Yankees' lofty aspirations and the Mets' look as contenders …
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom uncertain and less optimistic about contract extension with Mets — ORLANDO - Each and every day the league's biggest superstars are signing contracts with teams, while the future of a reigning Cy Young award winner becomes progressively unclear.
Kevin Kernan / New York Post:
David Wright relishing Mets' role as go-between for players, front office
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baseballmusings.com
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
As deadline day approaches why can't Mets lock in Jacob deGrom?
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Amazin' Avenue
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards ace Mikolas allows two homers but hits one himself in 4-4 tie — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. • Miles Mikolas was tuning up for his first regular season-opening start as a Cardinal next week when he faced the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The intent certainly was to refine …
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Ben Frederickson / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Former Cardinals outfielder Edmonds signs on as special assistant — JUPITER, Fla. • A familiar face has been a steady and welcomed presence around Cardinals camp this spring. — Former Cardinals outfielder Jim Edmonds, a four-time All-Star and eight-time Gold Glove winner during …
Associated Press:
Giants acquire OF Reed in trade with Twins — SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Michael Reed from Minnesota on Saturday while sending outfielder John Andreoli and cash to the Twins. — In addition, San Francisco dealt Matt Joyce to Atlanta for cash.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
What a GM sees when he watches a baseball game — MESA, Ariz. — How does a front-office executive watch a spring training game as compared to the average fan? How is it different than watching a regular-season contest or even a postseason one? On Thursday, Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer gave us …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
La Velle E. Neal III / Star Tribune:
Twins trade Michael Reed to Giants for John Andreoli
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MLB Baseball News … and Twinkie Town
Bob Nightengale / Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
Justin Verlander nearing two-year, $66 million extension with Astros — Justin Verlander is set for a two-year, $66 million extension with the Houston Astros that will keep him with the club through the 2021 season, an official familiar with the negotiations told USA TODAY Sports.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Greg Bird scratched from Yankees lineup ... but don't worry, he's fine — TAMPA - Aaron Boone pulled Greg Bird from the lineup Saturday afternoon. — Bird still has some swelling from being hit on his right elbow with a pitch on Wednesday. Boone said that despite seeing Bird handle batting practice …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Domingo German grinning as Yankees' roster plans materialize — TAMPA — A little before 9 a.m. Saturday, Domingo German walked out of Aaron Boone's office. — The 26-year old high-fived a teammate in the hallway, and even though the Yankees were not ready to announce their final roster moves, the smile gave it away.
George A. King III / New York Post:
CC Sabathia may start serving five-game suspension on Opening Day
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
Bobby Nightengale / USA Today:
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett out for 2-3 months with a strained groin — GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Six days before Opening Day, the Reds learned they will be without one of their top hitters for at least the first two months of the season. — All-Star second baseman Scooter Gennett …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett out for 2-3 months with a strained groin — GOODYEAR, Ariz. - The Reds will be without All-Star second baseman Scooter Gennett for 8-12 weeks after Gennett suffered a right groin strain in a spring training game Friday.
Associated Press:
Goldschmidt, Cards finalize $130M extension — JUPITER, Fla. — Paul Goldschmidt wanted to stay in St. Louis, just like Mark McGwire, Jim Edmonds and Matt Holliday. — Acquired in December from Arizona, the six-time All-Star first baseman gave up a chance to become a free agent after this season …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Rajai Davis, Adeiny Hechavarria among 6 players cut from Mets big-league camp — PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets cut six players from big-league camp early Saturday morning. — Rajai Davis, Adeiny Hechavarria, Carlos Gomez, Ryan O'Roarke and Hector Santiago have all been reassigned to minor league camp.
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Report: Devin Mesoraco may retire if New York Mets don't release him
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The Sports Daily, MLB Trade Rumors and Amazin' Avenue
Teddy Greenstein / Sacramento Bee:
6 White Sox players who may hold the key to a more successful 2019 season — The 2018 White Sox needed to avert a meltdown in September to avoid 100 losses. They failed to do it, dropping 18 of their last 24 games. But hope and optimism are abundant in the Sox's clubhouse this spring.
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MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
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Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Derek Jeter again tries to make the case for why his plan for the Marlins is working — JUPITER, Fla. - On one of the back fields at Roger Dean Stadium, the owner of the Miami Marlins was observing his stable of young pitchers going through the drudgery of spring training PFP drills when he was asked: “So how goes the plan?”
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs focusing on getting production throughout lineup, not finding a leadoff man: ‘We have plenty of good hitters’ — Cubs pitcher Jose Quintana discusses his outing against the Rangers on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Cubs Insider and Los Angeles Times
Bill Plunkett / Whittier Daily News:
Dodgers come home with 24 of 25 roster spots decided — GLENDALE, Ariz. — The boxes were packed and the clubhouse all but deserted Saturday morning, the Dodgers' final day in Arizona this spring. — The Dodgers headed back to Southern California for the three-game Freeway Series …
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