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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Mark DeRosa sets USA rotation for WBC with Logan Webb starting G1 — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start Game 1 of the World Baseball Classic for Team USA when it takes on Brazil in pool play Friday, manager Mark DeRosa announced Monday afternoon.
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Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
Here are the Braves' 2026 Top 30 prospects — The Braves missed the playoffs in 2025 and finished under .500 for the first time since 2017, unacceptable for a team used to competing annually for the NL East crown. — All that winning in the past, along with a willingness to trade young players …
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Tony Paul / The Detroit News:
Here's (almost) everything you need to know to watch Tigers on TV in 2026 — Detroit ― The Tigers' television plans for 2026 are starting to come into focus. — Starting this week, Tigers fans will be able to begin signing up for the team's new direct-to-consumer (streaming) …
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Bless You Boys and MLB Trade Rumors
Charlie Goldsmith / Charlie's Chalkboard:
Reds notebook: Changes are paying off for Matt McLain — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Last year, talking with a knowledgeable baseball guy about Matt McLain's bad 2025 season, the expert said there are too many situations where McLain “runs out of bat.” — The scouting report was out on McLain in 2025: Pepper him with low-and-away sliders.
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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Could Carroll be ready by Opening Day? 'Yeah, I'm pushing for it' — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have had to endure a slew of bad injury news over the past 12 months, can take heart in this update: Outfielder Corbin Carroll appears on track to be ready for Opening Day.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Could Braves' No. 2 prospect join MLB rotation sooner rather than later? — NORTH PORT, Fla. — JR Ritchie likely would benefit from at least another month or two of development at the Triple-A level. But the strong impression he has made during his first two Grapefruit League appearances created reason …
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Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres add veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo on a minor-league deal — The Padres' years-long flirtation with Alex Verdugo has finally resulted in his joining the organization. — He has a ways to go to join the major league team. — The left-handed-hitting outfielder has agreed …
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Click2Houston.com:
'I wasn't surprised, I ain't mad,' Texans' Tytus Howard on trade to Browns as he agrees to three-year, $63 million deal — HOUSTON - The Texans traded a cornerstone of their offensive line for the second year in a row. — One year after trading five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil …
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Royals ace Cole Ragans makes spring proclamation: 'I'm healthy and I feel good' — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — Cole Ragans returned from rotator cuff strain and reports full health this spring. — Ragans projects as the Royals' ace and key to the club's 2026 rotation success.
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Freddy Peralta already seems at home with the Mets. Will it be a long-term one? — Share full article — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — If ever a player seemed destined to sign a contract extension with the New York Mets, it's right-hander Freddy Peralta. — The only potential roadblock …
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Adam Berry / MLB.com:
Rays celebrate as Isaac returns to field — and singles — after brain surgery — PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — There weren't many highlights for the Rays in a 12-3 loss to the Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park, but Xavier Isaac provided one of the best moments of Spring Training in the eighth inning.
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New York Post
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
In L.A. and in Cooperstown, Freddie Freeman will forever be a Dodger, not a Brave — 5 min Click here to listen to this article — Freddie Freeman achieved a lot during his 12 years with the Atlanta Braves, but there's no question he has accomplished even more with the Dodgers.
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