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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs to ‘enhance’ domestic violence training ahead of Addison Russell's return  —  MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs are taking steps to “enhance” their domestic violence training and awareness in the wake of shortstop Addison Russell being suspended for 40 games late last year after violating the league's domestic abuse policy.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
What to watch for at Cubs spring training today, when pitchers and catchers hold their 1st workout  —  Photos of the Cubs at spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., before the 2019 season.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Wednesday marks the first workout for Cubs pitchers and catchers …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
5 takeaways from Cubs spring training on Tuesday, including a setback for Adbert Alzolay  —  Photos of the Cubs at spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., before the 2019 season.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Here are five things we learned as the Cubs opened spring training Tuesday:
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:   Cubs ask forgiveness for their sins, from racist emails to Addison Russell situation
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Theo Epstein says Cubs will have ‘incredibly high standard’ …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Cubs might add a moderately priced free-agent reliever
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Column: Baseball is back — except for the 100 or so remaining free agents. Is this the new normal?
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Five questions for Yanks manager Aaron Boone leading into first address of spring training  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Yankees manager Aaron Boone will make his first official address on Wednesday, the day his pitchers and catchers officially report to camp.  —  And leading up to his afternoon press conference …
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:   Masahiro Tanaka could be on the best Yankees staff of his tenure
Associated Press:
Yankees' pitcher Masahiro Tanaka no fan of DH, wants to hit and run at National League ballparks
Discussion: Sporting News
Erik Boland / Newsday:
Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka doesn't want a universal DH
Discussion: NBCSports.com
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Masahiro Tanaka feels the pressure after busy Yankees offseason
Discussion: Over the Monster
Joel Sherman / New York Post:   Destroying the myth Yankees needed Machado or Harper
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Some Yankees are getting a jump on 2019 ahead of pitchers and catchers reporting
Discussion: CBS New York and Pinstripe Alley
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks say Zack Greinke's spring training arrival will be delayed  —  Diamondbacks pitchers and catchers took the field for their first workout of spring training on Wednesday morning.  And they will be do so without their ace.  —  Right-hander Zack Greinke was not listed …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Sign Caleb Joseph  —  The Diamondbacks announced today that they have agreed to a one-year deal with catcher Caleb Joseph.  It's a split deal that would pay $1.1MM in the majors or $250K in the minors, per Zach Buchanan of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Life after Paul Goldschmidt starts this week for Arizona Diamondbacks
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
How a knee brace is helping Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer improve  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — When Michael Fulmer was directed to a back field at Tiger Town after his bullpen session on Tuesday morning, he assumed he was heading there for fielding practice.  —  “I didn't know this was going to be cardio,” he said afterwards.
Discussion: Bless You Boys
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers spring training observations: Casey Mize impresses
Discussion: Bless You Boys and MLive.com
Chris McCosky / Detroit News:   Tigers' Casey Mize impresses with new-age ideas, old-school ethic
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Updates from White Sox spring training: What Yonder Alonso and Jon Jay had to say about Manny Machado  —  Chicago Tribune  —  White Sox general manager Rick Hahn will meet with reporters on Wednesday at Camelback Ranch as pitchers and catchers officially report.  The club's first full-squad workout is Monday.
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Tim Bannon / Chicago Tribune:
Another clue in the Manny Machado mystery: His black-and-white baseball gloves for 2019
Discussion: South Side Sox
Wallace Matthews / New York Daily News:   Don't you dare blame the players for MLB's free agency disaster
Patrick Reusse / The Charlotte Observer:
Rays continue to find ways to succeed against overwhelming odds  —  Fifteen of the younger pitching candidates for the Tampa Bay Rays were gathered for a workout last month at Tropicana Field, the team's home dome.  —  Several were anonymous to non-students of the Rays organization …
Discussion: DRaysBay
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Schneider earned his promotion to Jays coaching staff  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — In his role as a minor league manager at multiple levels in the Blue Jays system, John Schneider always relished the opportunity of telling a young kid about a promotion.  —  So what was it like when first-year manager …
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:   Blue Jays prepare for their first big-league dose of Vlad Guerrero Jr.
Sean McAdam / Boston Sports Journal:
Source - Red Sox seeking starting pitching help as they shop catchers  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Last month, Dave Dombrowski predicted the Red Sox would move one of their three catchers before the start of the regular season, but with the opener just a little more than six weeks away, their trade market remains largely undefined.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gary Sanchez gets back to work with Yankees expecting a breakout year from their catcher  —  TAMPA - Thursday morning, the Yankees pitchers and catchers will head out onto the back fields of the spring training complex for the first time this year.  While there will be plenty of interest …
Associated Press:
Posada back with Jeter in Marlins' front office  —  Jorge Posada and Derek Jeter are teammates again.  —  Posada will be joining the Miami Marlins' front office as a special adviser to Jeter, said to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.  The person spoke Tuesday to The Associated Press …
Discussion: miamiherald
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Amed Rosario has room to grow as Mets' starting shortstop  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Amed Rosario proved to be one of the few bright spots in the 2018 season with the shortstop clearly progressing from Game 1 to Game 162.  —  Now, the expectations are Rosario can build off his solid rookie season …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Too many Cardinal pitchers?  Maddux says that's a good problem to have  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • A year ago as pitchers and catchers reported to the Cardinals' Roger Dean Stadium complex, pitching coach Mike Maddux was as new to the team's major-league conversations as rookie Jack Flaherty.
 
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MK Bower / Forbes:
Astros Preview: Houston Seeking A Second Title In Three Seasons As Spring Training Begins
Eduardo A. Encina / Tampa Bay Times:
Five things we learned from the Rays' pre-spring training news conference
John Tomase / WEEI:
Jackie Bradley Jr. says Gold Glove 2018 was actually his worst defensive season
Discussion: Over the Monster
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen could play in outfield at end of spring training
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Greg Bird says he's ready for the challenge of fighting for the Yankees first base gig
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Wilson Ramos upgrades Mets behind the plate, but comes with injury concerns
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Tucker Barnhart happy to still be a Cincinnati Red
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
DeJong's agent says chilly offseason, stagnant market are ‘a warning signal’ for baseball
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Healthier Gregerson looks to reclaim spot in Cardinals' bullpen
 

 
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