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6:55 PM ET, February 27, 2019

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ESPN:
Sources: Giants have 2nd meeting with Harper  —  The San Francisco Giants held a second meeting with free-agent slugger Bryce Harper in Las Vegas on Tuesday, ESPN has confirmed.  —  Giants CEO Larry Baer and president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi were in the meeting with Harper and his agent …
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Associated Press:   Switch-pitcher Venditte psyched for rule change
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees' 1B battle between Luke Voit and Greg Bird heating up already  —  Luke Voit takes BP before Yankees-Rays game, Feb. 24, at Port Charlotte, Florida  —  LAKELAND, Fla. - Four games into the Grapefruit League season, the Yankees' first base battle is already raging.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers observations: Michael Fulmer's velocity down in debut  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer made his first appearance of spring training on Wednesday afternoon against the New York Yankees, pumping fastballs in the low-90 m.p.h. range for two innings.
Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:
Ex-Detroit Tiger of the Week: Happy 51st birthday, Matt Stairs!
Discussion: Beyond the Box Score
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Time for Miguel Andujar to leave Yankees no regrets  —  LAKELAND — He's the Yankees' third baseman — for the near future, at least.  —  Last year, as Miguel Andujar was posting a solid rookie season, he had to listen to nonstop rumors about the Yankees potentially signing Manny Machado to replace him.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Kris Bryant on a possible contract extension: 'Everybody has money. We're not stupid.'
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Dylan Hernandez / Baltimore Sun:
Clayton Kershaw's health and Bryce Harper's free agency among tests for Dave Roberts
Discussion: Los Angeles Times
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
What are Rangers looking for most from lefty relievers early in camp?  (Hint: Not results)  —  The latest left-hander to audition for the Texas Rangers' bullpen on Opening Day was Kyle Byrd, who on Tuesday threw two perfect innings against the Seattle Mariners.  —  Another, Brett Martin, was scheduled to pitch Wednesday.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   ‘Oh my god!’ What prompted Woodward to say that after watching Volquez pitch for Rangers?
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds starter Luis Castillo's goal?  A strong start to the season  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Luis Castillo's final start of the 2018 season was electric.  His fastball reached 99 mph.  He struck out hitters with his devastating changeup.  He pitched eight scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:   Jesse Winker's return to the Cincinnati Reds a bit emotional
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds fall to San Francisco Giants 4-3
Discussion: Red Reporter
Peter Schmuck / Baltimore Sun:
Don't be offended by Machado: Manny was just being Manny when he dissed Baltimore  —  It's good to see that — $300 million later — Manny Machado is still being Manny.  —  My favorite man-child just took a big shot at the Orioles, the city of Baltimore and the state of Maryland …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks look like long shots, but still have reason for hope  —  ANALYSIS: A single moment from a spring training game is something for Arizona to grasp onto heading into the 2019 season  —  Steven Souza Jr.'s three-run blast onto the grassy berm at Salt River Fields created the perfect spring tableau.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:   Jarrod Dyson's injury highlights Arizona Diamondbacks' depth concerns
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: MLB prepared to ditch clock until 2022  —  Major League Baseball is prepared to scuttle the implementation of a pitch clock until at least 2022 as part of a wide-ranging proposal to the MLB Players Association that would include the ability to implement a three-batter-minimum rule …
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J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
Atlantic League Expected To Add Robo-Umps, Other Changes From New MLB Agreement
Discussion: NESN.com and MLB Baseball News …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Trade to Cardinals gave breakout prospect Lane Thomas ‘freedom to try new things’ and flourish  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • When the call came with an opportunity that would change the trajectory of his career, Lane Thomas missed it.  —  Thomas was a High-A outfielder in Toronto's organization …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Ankiel starts another comeback trail with Cardinals  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • The Cardinals' bullpen is well populated in lefthanded relievers with Andrew Miller, Brett Cecil, Chasen Shreve and Tyler Webb on the roster and Austin Gomber as a possibility, too.
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
5 takeaways from White Sox spring training, including Yonder Alonso and Jose Abreu saying they're not in competition  —  Photos from the White Sox's 11-4 loss to the Reds in a spring training game on Feb. 27, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Five takeaways from White Sox spring training Wednesday:
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets acquired JD Davis believing he can shine with regular playing time  —  J.D. Davis on the Mets' injury situation  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Among a crowded collection of Astros infielders and outfielders, Mets executives noticed a talent they felt could shine with more playing time.
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Seeing double?  Mets working on a deal with Wilson Ramos' younger brother Natanael  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Two years ago, Natanael Ramos sat in a chair at his older brother's locker in the Tampa Bay Rays clubhouse.  Wilson Ramos had stepped away to work out in the training room.
Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
WATCH: Cleveland Indians SP Trevor Bauer mic'd up for Spring Training start  —  As he took the mound for his Spring Training debut, Cleveland Indians Trevor Bauer provided an inside look at what goes into one of his starts.  —  Trevor Bauer has done plenty of talking this offseason.
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Shane Bieber excited to get full year under his belt with Indians in 2019  —  Starting pitcher Shane Bieber is excited to get a full year under his belt with the Cleveland Indians in 2019.  —  CLEVELAND — The 2018 season was a bit of a whirlwind for Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber.
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mike Piazza would welcome Mets retiring David Wright's number … PORT ST. LUCIE — Mike Piazza is the only position player in Mets history with his number retired, but he expects to have company before long.  —  Asked Tuesday about the possibility of the team retiring David Wright's No. 5 …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:   Mike Piazza takes a break from drinking the vino to come to Mets camp and praise Brodie Van Wagenen's bold vision
 
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George A. King III / New York Post:
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Cubs reliever Tony Barnette is grateful for his experience playing in Japan: 'It opened my eyes …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals to sign former All-Star Wieters to compete for backup catcher spot, source says
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