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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Red Sox lefty David Price to get second opinion on sore elbow — Boston Red Sox left-hander David Price underwent an MRI exam on Wednesday and intends to get a second opinion, manager John Farrell said Thursday. — Price has been experiencing soreness in his left elbow and forearm, Farrell said.
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Scott Boeck / USA Today:
AL grades: Which team had the best offseason? — With baseball's offseason dealings all but complete, USA TODAY Sports examines the moves of all 30 teams. The grades for the American League: — A+ — Cleveland Indians: The defending AL champions signed this winter's biggest prized free agent — DH Edwin Encarnacion.
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Liz Roscher / Yahoo Sports:
MLB announces seven rule changes for 2017, officially kills four-pitch intentional walk — By this point, the news that Major League Baseball is doing away with the four-pitch intentional walk is old. Everyone already knows it's happening. But that's not the only change that MLB is making for the 2017 season.
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Globe and Mail:
Major League Baseball's new intentional walk rule comes into effect — Major League Baseball and the players' association announced their agreement on pitchless intentional walks, and the change took effect with exhibition games starting Thursday. — If a manager signals the plate umpire …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Fox Sports Sun to televise 150 Rays games; 7 won't be on TV — Fox Sports Sun announced plans Thursday to televise its usual 150 Rays games, and the return of pre- and post-game host Rich Hollenberg to complete its crew for the upcoming seaoson. — With three games set for national coverage on FS1 …
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Yonhap News Agency:
Pirates' Kang Jung-ho receives suspended sentence over DUI charge — Pittsburgh Pirates' third baseman Kang Jung-ho received a suspended sentence Friday for driving under the influence of alcohol. — The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Kang to eight months in prison …
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Deadspin, MLB Trade Rumors, Yahoo Sports and Bucs Dugout
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright gives prospect Sherriff a license to drive — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Sherriff throws from the bullpen mound during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com
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FanRag Sports, USA Today and Baseball Is Fun
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Game report: Reds 6, Cubs 2 — GOODYEAR, Ariz. - The Cincinnati Reds scored their first win of Cactus League play Thursday, beating the World Series champion Chicago Cubs 6-2 at Goodyear Ballpark. — The Reds had a 4-0 lead after sixth but risked losing it in the seventh.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Inside the complete overhaul of Jason Heyward's struggling swing — MESA, Az. — Dec. 5, that's when he started, less than five weeks after the Cubs won the World Series. Jason Heyward was not messing around. He had moved to the Phoenix area so he could be closer to the Cubs' training facility, and focus on remaking his swing.
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Todd ArcherESPN / ESPN:
Cowboys talking extensions for Scott Linehan, Rod Marinelli — INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Cowboys are in discussions with coordinators Scott Linehan and Rod Marinelli regarding contract extensions, according to multiple sources. — After the Cowboys' 12-4 finish in 2014 …
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Pro Football Rumors, FanRag Sports and Dallas Morning News
Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Inside Baseball with Jon Heyman: Predicting Harper's market early — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Whether he hits the magical $400 million or $500 million mark, Bryce Harper appears on track to set a contract record when he signs his next deal. While folks have almost written off the Nationals …
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Cubs Insider, Camden Chat and MLB Daily Dish
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Mickey Moniak's first pro injury? A growing pain — CLEARWATER, Fla. - Looking for a reminder of how young Mickey Moniak is? — Moniak, whom the Phillies drafted last June with the No. 1 pick, missed the end of the 2016 Gulf Coast League season because of a hip injury.
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The Good Phight
