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Associated Press:
Mariners' Ace Hernandez Strikes Out 5 in Spring Debut — PEORIA, Ariz. — Felix Hernandez allowed three runs on six hits in 2 1/3 innings in his spring training debut Monday, but the Seattle Mariners' split squad fell to the Colorado Rockies 6-4. — The Mariners' ace was scheduled to go three innings or throw 45 to 50 pitches.
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Jose Peraza gets first taste of center for Cincinnati Reds — TEMPE, Ariz. - Earlier in spring training, the Cincinnati Reds paid lip service to the idea that top trade acquisition Jose Peraza could see time in center during the regular season in order to find him some at-bats.
Associated Press:
Arrieta Strong in Cubs' 10-2 Loss to Padres — MESA, Ariz. — The Cubs' Jake Arrieta struck out five batters in four innings of work and left with the game tied 1-1 before San Diego got to Chicago's bullpen for a 10-2 win Monday. — The reigning Cy Young winner had a solid second outing …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Jon Lester, Jake Arrieta to skip Cactus League start this week — Photos of the Cubs starting pitcher. — Chicago Tribune — Jon Lester will throw in a minor-league “B” game Tuesday instead of his scheduled Cactus League start against the Padres. — Clayton Richard will get the start instead for the Cubs.
Discussion:
Bleacher Nation and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Gray: “Until it's good enough to where I can locate it and throw it where I want to, I'm not going to use it in the game" — The Denver Post — Jon Gray (55) of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning during a National League game at Coors Field.
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baseballmusings.com and Purple Row
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Manager Walt Weiss said there is no timetable for Matzek's return to camp
Manager Walt Weiss said there is no timetable for Matzek's return to camp
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Purple Row
Associated Press:
J.D. Martinez Hits 3-Run HR in Tigers' 9-2 Win Over Mets — LAKELAND, Fla. — J.D. Martinez broke out of a spring training slump with a three-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers past the New York Mets 9-2 on Monday. — Martinez raised his spring average to .217 with his third home run of the spring — and second in two days.
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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Source: Mets looking to acquire backup catcher
Source: Mets looking to acquire backup catcher
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Baseball Prospectus, Amazin' Avenue, MLB Trade Rumors and MLB Daily Dish
Lindsey Foltin / Fox Sports:
Marlins ‘fuming’ over Dan Jennings' salary, reportedly file grievance — Dan Jennings and the Miami Marlins ended their awkward relationship in October, but the two sides still have some affairs to settle. — The club has filed a grievance over the salary that Jennings is earning …
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Associated Press:
Dodgers Touch Peralta for 5 Runs in 1st, Beat Brewers 6-2 — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Justin Turner hit an RBI double in his first spring at-bat and Mike Bolsinger threw four scoreless innings in the Dodgers' 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. — Turner lined a shot off right …
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True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Kluber, Gomes Continue Streaks as Indians Top Rangers 4-2 — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cleveland pitcher Corey Kluber continued his scoreless streak and Yan Gomes hit a home run for the second straight day in the Indians' 4-2 win over the Rangers on Monday. — A.J. Griffin, who has a fresh start …
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Lucas Combos / Q13 FOX News:
Hatchet-swinging attacker shot and killed by customer at 7-11 — WHITE CENTER, Wash. — A customer with a concealed carry permit shot and killed a masked man wielding a hatchet inside a convenience store Sunday morning, according to investigators. — The King County Sheriff's Office …
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New York's PIX11 and KTLA
Associated Press:
Maikel Franco Hits 2 Home Runs; Phillies Lose to O's — SARASOTA, Fla. — Maikel Franco, the league's home-run leader in spring training, hit two more and drove in four runs Monday in the Philadelphia Phillies' 8-7 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. — “Last year I was fighting for a position.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Reds looking to remain competitive while they remake their roster — No one should accuse the Reds of tanking. If anything, the rap against them is that they haven't gone far enough in dismantling their roster. — Some of their efforts failed due to factors beyond their control …
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MLB Trade Rumors
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds' Michael Lorenzen suffers elbow setback, to get MRI — Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen was scheduled to return from a brief throwing hiatus by pitching in a Cactus League game Thursday, but instead will get an MRI on his sore elbow.
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MLB Trade Rumors and Redleg Nation