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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giancarlo Stanton Questionable For Opening Day Following Calf Injury — In yet another bit of unwelcome injury news for the Yankees, manager Aaron Boone told reporters Wednesday that Giancarlo Stanton sustained a calf injury while working in the outfield yesterday (Twitter link via Joel Sherman of the New York Post).
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge likely out for at least another week — TAMPA — Aaron Judge is doing well, but he is still not hitting on the field. That means the Yankees slugger is not likely to make his Grapefruit League debut until the end of next week. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday …
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Erik Boland / Newsday:
Hal Steinbrenner won't second-guess process that led to Luis Severino's Tommy John surgery
Hal Steinbrenner won't second-guess process that led to Luis Severino's Tommy John surgery
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James Wagner / New York Times:
Frustrated Fans Ask the Mets: Can We Venmo You? — In response to the thrifty team's decision not to pursue costly players and coaches this off-season, fans bombarded the Mets' general manager with small cash payments on the app. — There was only one logical response in Frankie Wilton's mind.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
J.D. Davis' MRI shows ‘no new structural damage’ in best-case scenario for infielder
J.D. Davis' MRI shows ‘no new structural damage’ in best-case scenario for infielder
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Trevor Bauer plans to prioritize a unique idea when he reaches free agency — GOODYEAR, Arizona - When Trevor Bauer becomes a free agent at the end of the upcoming season, he has a unique idea that he wants teams to consider: — He wants to pitch every fourth day instead of the typical every fifth day.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians' Emmanuel Clase Out 8-12 Weeks With Teres Major Strain — The Indians received another injury blow Thursday, as an MRI revealed a moderate strain of the teres major muscle in hard-throwing young reliever Emmanuel Clase's back (Twitter link via Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon-Journal).
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Ozuna says he would have welcomed one-year deal from Cardinals; it just wasn't offered a second time — NORTH PORT, Fla. — If he knew then what he knows now, Atlanta Braves cleanup hitter Marcell Ozuna would have answered one of the Cardinals' biggest questions of spring way, way, way back in mid-November.
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
MLB cracking down on pitchers using foreign substances — TAMPA — MLB is trying to avoid a sticky mess in the future. — Chris Young, recently elevated by MLB to a senior VP to oversee on-field operations and umpire development, has been touring camps in Arizona and Florida to deliver …
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Associated Press:
Japanese baseball league shuts doors to fans due to virus — TOKYO — Japan's professional baseball league says it will play its 72 remaining preseason games in empty stadiums because of the threat of the spreading coronavirus. — The regular season is to open March 20.
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Associated Press:
MLB Appoints Kerwin Danley as First Black Umpire Crew Chief — NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has appointed its first African American umpire crew chief, promoting Kerwin Danley to the position this week, The Associated Press has learned. — A person familiar with the move spoke …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Shut Down Jimmy Nelson's Throwing Program — Dodgers right-hander Jimmy Nelson has been shut down for the time being after experiencing a setback following yesterday's bullpen session, tweets Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Nelson has been dealing with back and groin pain early …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Griffin Canning Undergoing MRI On Right Elbow — In an all-too-familiar bit of ominous news for Angels fans, manager Joe Maddon revealed today that right-hander Griffin Canning is headed for an MRI to examine his right elbow (Twitter link via Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register).
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Ian Browne / Red Sox News:
Sale won't be ready to pitch Opening Day — FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox ace Chris Sale has been ruled out for Opening Day and is expected to start the season on the 15-day injured list, interim manager Ron Roenicke said on Thursday. — Sale is not injured, but he is building …
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