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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Sources: Rangers on brink of finalizing Adrian Beltre extension — Adrian Beltre is going nowhere. — The Rangers will formally announce a two-year contract extension for Beltre at a Saturday afternoon press conference. According to two major league sources, the deal will be worth $36 million, an average of $18 million per season.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Place Ehire Adrianza On DL, Recall Mac Williamson — 7:15pm: Williamson will get the call, Pavlovic tweets. The well-regarded 25-year-old corner outfielder struggled in a late-season call-up last year but is off to a strong start at Triple-A. — 6:14pm: Giants infielder Ehire Adrianza …
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Seth Berkman / New York Times:
Cool Reception for Robinson Cano, and Even Colder Bats for Yankees — When Robinson Cano was introduced in the starting lineup Friday, he was vociferously jeered by Yankees fans, who were still feeling scorned from when he left after the 2013 season, absconding to Seattle for $240 million.
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Emily Smith / Page Six:
Johnny Manziel accused of trashing pad with ‘booze and drug-filled’ ragers — Johnny Manziel and a picture of the rented Los Angeles he and his friends trashed Photo: Clockwise: AKM-GSI (2), Splash News — MORE FROM: — Call it a case of affluenza. Rich-kid quarterback Johnny Manziel's facing …
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Braves earn 1st win by rallying past Marlins, 6-3 (Yahoo Sports) — Adonis Garcia drove in three runs in the final three innings and the Atlanta Braves rallied for their first victory of the year after nine consecutive losses, beating the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Friday night.
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Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
Leyland To Manage USA WBC Team In 2017 — Three-time Manager of the Year Jim Leyland will manage Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in 2017, USA Baseball said Friday. — Leyland, 71, managed the Pirates, Marlins, Rockies and Tigers from 1986-2013 before stepping down in October 2013 …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Now Batting Third for Struggling Mets: Conforto, Not Cespedes — CLEVELAND — Terry Collins had to stifle a smirk. He had just written a lineup with Michael Conforto batting third — a new spot this season for a player who has been in the majors only since last July.
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Evan Drellich / Boston Herald:
Red Sox notebook: Christian Vazquez recall begs questions — Catcher Christian Vazquez' return brings stability behind the plate for the Red Sox but leaves questions about how the team will handle the man he appears to be replacing, Blake Swihart. — Vazquez, a great receiver and thrower …
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South Florida / Sun-Sentinel:
Worker dies in tiger attack at Palm Beach Zoo — Sun Sentinel … An employee at the Palm Beach Zoo died in a Malayan tiger attack while performing a routine procedure Friday afternoon, a zoo spokeswoman said. — The male tiger was quickly subdued, allowing officials to reach the injured woman, said the spokeswoman, Naki Carter.
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Cameron DaSilva / Fox Sports:
This supercut of Bryce Harper's 100 career home runs is mesmerizing — Bryce Harper became the eighth-youngest player in MLB history to reach 100 career home runs on Thursday night. Harper being the lightning rod that he is, he of course did it in style with his first career grand slam.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Claim Scott McGough From Marlins — The Orioles have claimed right-hander Scott McGough off waivers from the Marlins, the club announced (on Twitter). The 26-year-old McGough was designated for assignment yesterday after Miami claimed lefty Eric Jokisch from the Cubs.
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Camden Chat
Evan Drellich / Boston Herald:
Former trainer says Pablo Sandoval needs baby sitter to control weight — When Pablo Sandoval went home to Venezuela for Christmas in 2011, he gained so much weight so quickly — 21 pounds in 21 days — that when he returned to work out in Phoenix, his personal trainer did everything possible …
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