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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
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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