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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox To Interview Luis Urueta For Managerial Vacancy  —  The Red Sox are interviewing Luis Urueta for the club's open managerial position, according to Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes (Spanish-language link).  He's expected to speak with the club today via phone.
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Andy McCullough / The Athletic:
After a quiet winter, the Dodgers have a real shot at landing Mookie Betts  —  Let me show you something.  —  Here is a lineup the Dodgers could unveil on Opening Day:  —  Mookie Betts, RF  —  Max Muncy, 1B  —  Justin Turner, 3B  —  Joc Pederson, LF  —  Gavin Lux, 2B  —  Will Smith, C
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Sources: Red Sox talk Mookie Betts trade with Dodgers  —  The Boston Red Sox are deep into talks with the Los Angeles Dodgers about All-Star right fielder Mookie Betts, according to sources.  —  The two sides have talked about possible trade combinations that involve veteran left-hander David Price, and some that don't include Price.
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Sign Logan Forsythe To Minors Contract  —  The Phillies have agreed to sign infielder Logan Forsythe to a minor league deal, MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo tweets.  Forsythe will receive an invitation to Philadelphia's big league Spring Training camp.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Stats Placeholder / Sports Illustrated:
No title  —  SEATTLE (AP) Bo Bichette had a big all-around game to help the Toronto Blue Jays in their latest win.  —  The rookie shortstop had a solo home run in the third inning that helped tie the score, an RBI single in the seventh, and some heady baserunning to score during a four-run rally …
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
Tom Withers / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
All-Star Lindor's future with Indians clouded in uncertainty  —  Francisco Lindor's future with the Indians was already unclear and uncertain.  —  On Saturday, it got even more confusing.  —  The four-time All-Star shortstop, who has been the subject of trade rumors because Cleveland …
Discussion: 92.3 The Fan and Let's Go Tribe
Associated Press:
High, hard: Indians' Clevinger takes aim at cheating Astros  —  SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger doesn't know exactly how he'll react the next time he's on the mound facing the Houston Astros.  —  They cheated, and he doesn't like cheaters.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
Royals must consider taking training wheels off of top pitching prospects this spring  —  Along with the monotonously repetitive grind of spring training, albeit sun-drenched and under seemingly never-ending baby blue skies, Kansas City Royals camp will feature an added measure of intrigue …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Claim Travis Lakins, Designate Stevie Wilkerson  —  The Orioles announced Friday that they've claimed righty Travis Lakins off waivers from the Cubs.  Infielder/outfielder Stevie Wilkerson was designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move.
Discussion: Camden Chat and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Designate Deolis Guerra For Assignment  —  The Brewers have designated right-hander Deolis Guerra for assignment, as per a team press release.  The move creates a roster spot for David Phelps, whose one-year deal with Milwaukee is now official.  —  Guerra re-signed with the Brewers …
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Sign Yoshihisa Hirano  —  The Mariners announced that right-hander Yoshihisa Hirano has been signed to a one-year, Major League contract.  Hirano is represented by John Boggs & Associates.  Left-hander Ricardo Sanchez has been designated for assignment to create roster space.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Claim Reggie McClain  —  The Phillies announced Friday that they've claimed right-hander Reggie McClain off waivers from the Mariners and designated fellow righty Trevor Kelley for assignment in order to open space on the 40-man roster.  —  McClain, 27, was designated for assignment …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
‘Astros finally strike the right chord.’ Reaction to Dusty Baker hire in wake of scandal  —  The Houston Astros took a big step towards reshaping their image on Wednesday with the hiring of manager Dusty Baker.  —  Baker, who has more than 20 years of coaching experiencing …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Claim Pat Valaika, Designate Branden Kline  —  The Orioles announced Thursday that they've re-claimed infielder Pat Valaika off waivers from the Diamondbacks and designated right-hander Branden Kline for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
 
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