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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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Yankees News and MLB Trade Rumors
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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
Discussion:
New York Post and Pinstripe Alley
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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Lookout Landing, MLB Baseball News … and Phillies Nation
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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
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Brent Honeywell pleased with ‘big leap’ forward in his recovery — A 15-pitch bullpen session might not look like much, but it was for Honeywell on his comeback from second elbow surgery. — PORT CHARLOTTE — Fifteen pitches off a mound inside the enclosed batting cages on a cold Friday morning might not seem like much.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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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MLB Trade Rumors
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.
Discussion:
Talking Chop and MLB Trade Rumors
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).
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
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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Twinkie Town, MLB Trade Rumors, NESN.com and UPI
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nolan Arenado frustrated with offseason turbulence with Rockies management: ‘All I want to do is win’ — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nolan Arenado, wiping the sweat off his face after a rigorous workout, plops down in front of his locker, and for the next 40 minutes, talking in a soft, calm tone …
Discussion:
Purple Row and MLB Trade Rumors
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.
Discussion:
Yonhap News Agency, MLB Trade Rumors and MLB Baseball News …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
These six Texas Rangers have been the most impressive at spring training — The first spring workout for Texas Rangers pitchers and catchers was Feb. 12, and the initial full-squad work out followed five days later. — The first game was a week ago, and the Rangers played their sixth Cactus League game Thursday.
Discussion:
Beyond the Box Score and Lone Star Ball
Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
Is this hot start different for Bubba Starling and the Royals? — Bubba Starling shrugged and said exactly what many who've followed his career probably thought upon seeing he'd hit his second home run in just four Cactus League games. — “It's just spring training.”
Discussion:
Royals Review
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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FanGraphs Baseball and MLB Baseball News …
Baseball America:
New Pickoff Rule Coming To Minors After Indy Ball Success In 2019 — Major League Baseball is in the final stages of finalizing a plan that will change pickoff rules for a significant portion of the minor leagues. — Two farm directors confirmed that they have been told that when the 2020 season begins …