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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
How Jordy Mercer helped Detroit Tigers sign Josh Harrison — LAKELAND, Fla. — Josh Harrison needed a place to stay. — It was 10 years ago and he had just been traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Pittsburgh Pirates, arriving in Lynchburg, Virginia, with a duffel bag, luggage and nowhere to sleep.
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Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers giveaways: Here's what fans can get for free this summer — Single-game tickets for the Detroit Tigers' 2019 season don't go on sale until Saturday morning, but the Tigers released their promotions and giveaways schedule on Wednesday. In addition to the usual fireworks shows …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers spring training observations: ‘Big 3’ prospects stand out
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Gary Sanchez: Comeback player of the year or bust? — TAMPA, Fla. — For the bulk of the 12-minute interview session Gary Sanchez had at his locker as New York Yankees pitchers and catchers arrived to spring training, he was asked about one topic. — How will he rebound from his abysmal 2018?
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
DJ LeMahieu, without a set position, viewed as one of the Yankees' regulars — TAMPA, Fla. - DJ LeMahieu might appear blocked on the Yankees' infield, but the manager sees him as a regular player on the 2019 club. — “Even with everybody healthy, it's not hard to imagine him pretty much playing every day,” Aaron Boone said.
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Adam Ottavino, Greg Bird stand out in simulated play at Yankees camp
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs might need to use a collection of closers, even after Brandon Morrow returns — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses how Albert Almora Jr. has looked so far in spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Strike looming for Major League Baseball? It's looking a like real possibility — TEMPE, Ariz. — It was cold and rainy Thursday morning in Phoenix, and the forecast from Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark was just as gloomy.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
When Fowler plays Sunday, he'll hit second for Cardinals — JUPITER, Fla. • At times this offseason, as Cardinals manager Mike Shildt jotted out the look of his lineup, he of course considered the best possible outcome from all of his options. And right there, in the career totals …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen moving closer to playing center field in games — GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Michael Lorenzen did some drills in the outfield Tuesday and took batting practice in the cages Thursday. — It's all a part of the team's plan to prepare Lorenzen for spring training games.
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Associated Press:
Dodgers to honor Don Newcombe with uniform patch, bobblehead — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor pitching great Don Newcombe by adding a commemorative No. 36 patch to their uniforms this season. — EDITOR'S PICKS — Newcombe died Tuesday at 92.
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J.P. Hoornstra / Orange County Register:
Dodgers great Don Newcombe dies at 92; trailblazing pitcher was mentor to many
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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
World Series drought disappointing for Yankees' Brett Gardner — TAMPA, Fla. - While Brett Gardner is looking forward to celebrating a special New York Yankees anniversary later this year, he had to admit Thursday that with it comes one disheartening reminder.
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Mets keeping Robert Gsellman, Seth Lugo as relievers thanks to a strong rotation — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — When it comes to Seth Lugo and Robert Gsellman, the Mets are sticking by the advice that if isn't broken, don't fix it. — While there had been talk of the two being stretched …
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Associated Press:
Indians, reliever Tyler Clippard agree to terms on minor contract — Clippard went 4-3 with a 3.67 ERA in 73 games for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018. — GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cleveland Indians and two-time All-Star reliever Tyler Clippard have agreed to a minor league contract.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Last place? Cubs laugh off formula that has them finishing under .500 — MESA, Ariz. — It was hidden in plain sight. And everyone in the locker room saw it. At the bottom of the daily schedule, on Day 1 of full-squad workouts for the Chicago Cubs, was a prediction for their season.
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Bleacher Nation
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Padres' addition of Machado while Rangers stand pat is a tale of two windows — Their spring homes are separated by 9.6 miles, and last season on the field they were separated by one game. — The Texas Rangers went 67-95 in 2018, and the San Diego Padres finished at 66-96.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies confident they will sign Bryce Harper as negotiations pick up — CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies, according to a source, are confident they will sign Bryce Harper as they have ramped up their negotiations with the outfielder after being motivated by losing out on Manny Machado.
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WKYC-TV:
WATCH | Betsy Kling catches up with ‘Voice of the Indians’ Tom Hamilton at Spring Training — What does Tom think about the upcoming season? — Baseball is almost here, and the Indians are set to begin Cactus League exhibition play in Arizona in a matter of days.
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