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Associated Press:
Diamondbacks' Robbie Ray fans 12 with no walks in final spring training appearance — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Saying he isn't disappointed about being passed over as Arizona's Opening Day starter, Robbie Ray dominated a minor league game in his final spring training appearance on Sunday.
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Rotoworld.com:
ST Daily: A Kingery's Ransom — Scott Kingery received a couple of guarantees on Sunday. — One was a spot on the Phillies' Opening Day roster. The other was even more noteworthy. — The team and one of its top prospects agreed to a six-year, $24 million deal Sunday …
Craig Grialou / Arizona Sports:
D-backs' Tomas to focus on defense in Reno; Ray works on backfield — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Once the Arizona Diamondbacks added outfielders Jarrod Dyson and Steven Souza Jr. this offseason, the odds of Yasmany Tomas making the Opening Day roster dropped. Significantly.
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Real or not? Six big-picture themes that will shape the 2018 season — The offseason dragged on forever with all the late signings. Spring training always drags on too long. Where I live, we've been hammered by a series of Nor'easters. It's safe to say Opening Day has never felt like it has arrived at a better time.
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Kevin Acee / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Padres' Dinelson Lamet expected to miss ‘minimal time’ with elbow pain
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Arizona Republic:
Next Slide — Yasmany Tomas won't open the season with the Diamondbacks.
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Tom Kuebel / Arizona Sports:
Diamondbacks option Yasmany Tomas to Triple-A Reno
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Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers hot questions: Will Miguel Cabrera ‘get right’ in 2018? — The beginning of the Major League Baseball season brings a new round of predictions. The Detroit Free Press' Anthony Fenech and George Sipple give their prognostications for the 2018 season. Wochit — CONNECT
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Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
Hardy outrighted; Avila not ready to finalize Tigers roster
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Injuries to Wainwright, Gregerson spark questions about pitchers sprinting — St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny and pitcher Luke Gregerson during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com — • Adam Wainwright is 36 years old.
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets 2018 projected lineup for opening day, starting rotation and who's in the hot seat — Mets daily recap with Mets beat writer Matt Ehalt Matt Ehalt/NorthJersey.com — The Mets open their season Thursday against the Cardinals. Here's a look at the lineup, rotation and players to keep an eye on.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Seth Lugo shows resiliency by earning spot start in Mets rotation for injured Jason Vargas — PORT ST. LUCIE — Seth Lugo knew what was happening. The Mets' versatile righthander had never gone into a spring training camp without feeling like he was fighting for his career.
Associated Press:
Maeda stays aggressive as Dodgers win at Angel Stadium — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kenta Maeda finished last season pitching aggressively and effectively out of the Dodgers' bullpen. — Los Angeles hoped that might carry over in 2018. With the regular season quickly approaching, the club might get its wish.
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Associated Press:
Cueto pitches Giants past A's 5-1 in Bay Bridge game — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Considering the state of the San Francisco rotation, the Giants were hoping to see something positive from Johnny Cueto. — And Cueto delivered in his final start of spring training.
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USA Today:
MLB bold predictions: 6 scenarios for the 2018 season as Opening Day looms — Call it tanking, if you must. Or “cyclical player business,” as Commissioner Rob Manfred prefers, or “non-competitive cancer,” as agent Scott Boras says. Either way, some one-third of Major League Baseball teams are …
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Todd Rosiak / JSOnline:
Camp report: Brewers blown out by White Sox in Cactus League finale — On the field: With the best record in the Cactus League already sewn up, the Brewers closed out their spring in Arizona with a 16-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch in Glendale.
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Bob Brookover / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Scott Kingery gets six-year, $24 million contract, plus a Phillies roster spot — CLEARWATER, Fla. — When the Phillies opened spring training six weeks ago, Scott Kingery had a removable locker in the middle of the home clubhouse at Spectrum Field and seemingly little chance of leaving …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Sign Scott Kingery To Long-Term Deal
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Phillies prospect Scott Kingery makes team, gets long-term deal
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Maury Brown / Forbes:
The Fragile Economics Between MLB, The Minors And The Minimum Wage Exemption — As the sun peers out from behind winter's cold stare, ballparks around the country will begin their annual hum. Mammoth ballparks will host the best players in Major League Baseball, while thousands of others …
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MLB Baseball News … and Viva El Birdos
Baltimore Sun:
Former Oriole Albert Belle reportedly arrested at spring training game — Former Orioles outfielder Albert Belle was arrested Sunday in Scottsdale, Ariz., on charges of indecent exposure and DUI, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. — Belle, 51, was charged with two counts …
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Associated Press:
Greg Bird's foot inflammation makes status for Yankees' Opening Day unknown — PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says it's too early to know if first baseman Greg Bird will be sidelined for Opening Day on Thursday at Toronto because of inflammation in his right foot.
