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1:35 PM ET, March 23, 2016

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ESPN:
Dodgers OF Andre Ethier out 10-14 weeks after fracturing right tibia  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier will be out 10 to 14 weeks after fracturing his right tibia.  —  Ethier, the projected starter in left field this year, was injured after fouling a ball off …
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Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers OF Andre Ethier Out 10-14 Weeks  —  The Dodgers announced that Andre Ethier has suffered a broken leg, as Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times tweets.  The fractured right tibia will sideline the outfielder for 10-14 weeks.  Luckily, the outfielder will not require surgery.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Notes: Jayson Werth's deal could be an issue for the Nationals' crowded outfield  —  The Nationals' seven-year, $126 million commitment to Jayson Werth could prove to be a burden on multiple fronts.  —  Werth's $21 million salaries in both 2016 and ‘17 restricted the Nats’ ability to sign …
Los Angeles Times:
Los Angeles Rams will be featured on HBO's ‘Hard Knocks’  —  Rams running back Todd Gurley, last season's offensive rookie of the year, is the kind of talent to which the Rams want to draw attention on “Hard Knocks.”  —  The Los Angeles Rams are ready for their close-up.
ESPN:
Matt Carpenter was good as contact hitter, but he's great as power hitter  —  Only three players saw their power numbers jump more last year than St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter.  Two of those were breakout kids — Bryce Harper and Nolan Arenado — and one was a comeback veteran (Mark Teixeira).
Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Sign Zach Phillips, Designate Chris Jones  —  The Orioles have signed lefty Zach Phillips to a one-year deal, announced the team.  To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, they designated southpaw Chris Jones for assignment.  MLBTR has learned that Phillips received a Major League deal worth $510K.
John LaRue / The Hardball Times:
Ground Rule Doppelgangers  —  At any given point during a baseball franchise's history, a variety of factors combine to make up an organizational fingerprint.  These factors indicate the organization's past, present, and future plans as well as its recent success and potential for future success.
Rob Bradford / Full Count:
Story behind Dave Dombrowski's mandate to not worry about contracts when planning playing time  —  JUPITER, Florida — Some in the Red Sox organization have said they never experienced anything like what Dave Dombrowski did, and continues to do.  —  Both before spring training started …
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John Tomase / Full Count:
With opt-out looming, Red Sox outfielder David Murphy says he's unlikely to accept assignment …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Starlin Castro says Noah Syndergaard is Mets pitcher he'd least like to face  —  TAMPA — Matt Harvey will be the Mets' Opening Day starter and some argue that Jacob deGrom should have the title of staff ace.  —  New Yankee second baseman Starlin Castro has another take.
Discussion: New York Post and Amazin' Avenue
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Delayed in Cuba, Rays eventually made it home around 5 a.m.  —  The Rays' historic trip to Cuba lasted a little bit longer than they had planned, as a series of delays, including a mechanical issue with one of their chartered planes, delayed their arrival in Tampa until about 5 a.m.
Los Angeles Times:
Time Warner Cable lowers price of Dodgers channel, hoping to end stalemate  —  The Dodgers' Charlie Culberson is at bat during a spring training game against the Seattle Mariners on March 21, 2016, in Phoenix.  —  Time Warner Cable is floating a proposal designed to end the standoff …
Discussion: True Blue LA
JP Morosi / Fox Sports:
Major League Baseball returned to Cuba and it was a sight to behold  —  HAVANA — The first pitch of the most meaningful spring training game in generations was more than two hours away, yet Estadio Latinoamericano was nearly at capacity.  As the music pulsed and anticipation crackled …
 
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Indians continue to inquire about adding depth to their outfield
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