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9:45 AM ET, March 1, 2023

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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets Notes: David Peterson handles Cardinals in spring start  —  JUPITER — There are relatively few position battles in Mets camp this spring but left-hander David Peterson is hoping to create one when it comes to the rotation.  —  Peterson started his quest for a spot in the rotation Monday …
Discussion: New York Post
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Jose Quintana struggles with pitch clock in first spring outing, Kodai Senga makes progress  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — Jose Quintana's first spring start hit a snag while Kodai Senga cruised through his.  —  The Mets left-hander was tagged for five earned runs on four hits in just 2/3 …
Discussion: New York Post, Newsday and Mercury News
Chicago Tribune:
Cactus League report: Why Seiya Suzuki won't play in the WBC — and Oscar Colás is focused on hitting to all fields  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 96  —  Eloy Jiménez and Andrew Vaughn share an elaborate handshake before the White Sox's 10-1 victory over the Mariners on Feb. 27 …
Discussion: Denver Post and Japan Times
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
A disappointed Seiya Suzuki is keeping a big-picture focus for the Chicago Cubs after an oblique strain diagnosis  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 46  —  Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong makes a throw after the Dodgers' Drew Avans doubled in the seventh inning of the Cubs' 9-4 loss on Feb. 26 …
Amanda Albright / Bloomberg:
Elon Musk Regains His Spot as the World's Richest Person  —  Elon Musk has regained his spot as the world's richest person, after briefly losing the title to France's Bernard Arnault.  —  Musk's wealth has been buoyed by a nearly 70% surge in Tesla Inc.'s stock price this year.
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Manny Machado's $350 million contract will age, too - and that's good news for the Padres  —  The ink has not yet been applied to Manny Machado's 11-year, $350 million contract extension and yet the concerns abound.  —  What, exactly, are the Padres going to do in 2033 with a third baseman …
Adam Lichtenstein / Sun-Sentinel:
Jimmy Butler leads Heat to crucial road win over 76ers, snapping Miami's four-game skid  —  PHILADELPHIA — After the Heat lost to the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Saturday night, Jimmy Butler said he was “tired of losing.”  —  The Heat forward helped ensure the Heat's four-game losing streak did not get any longer.
Miami Herald:
Marlins' trade addition dealing with injury.  And former announcer Geffner lashes out  —  Reliever A.J. Puk, who early in camp had impressed Marlins officials in the wake of his acquisition from Oakland earlier this month, has yet to appear in a Grapefruit League game because of a leg injury, the Marlins announced Tuesday.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Chicago Tribune:
How will they upgrade the offense?  Who will headline their 2023 draft class? 10 questions for the Chicago Bears at the NFL combine.  —  The 2023 Chicago Bears were made for the offseason, a bubbling cauldron of intrigue, possibility and hypotheticals.  —  With a surplus of cash to spend …
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ESPN:
Padres' Joe Musgrove fractures toe in weight room accident  —  San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove has suffered a fractured left big toe after dropping a kettlebell in a weight room accident Monday, the team said Tuesday.  —  No timetable has been given for his return …
ESPN:
Dodgers' Gavin Lux to miss 2023 season with torn right ACL  —  Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux will miss the 2023 season with a torn ACL in his right knee.  —  Manager Dave Roberts said that Lux is “obviously crushed” and that the injury is “a huge blow” to the Dodgers …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
D-Backs' Ryne Nelson moves beyond blurry past, towards clear future  —  When right-hander Ryne Nelson looked in for the sign, he was pretty sure he saw just one finger.  It soon became clear his catcher had not called for a fastball.  —  His catcher got crossed up, the ball caromed away …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit and MLB Trade Rumors
The Athletic:
Rhys Hoskins, Phillies haven't started extension talks.  His future in Philadelphia is uncertain.  —  In the wake of their surprising run to the National League title, the Phillies awarded contract extensions to president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.
 
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