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Associated Press:
Sabathia, Sanchez making progress for Yanks — TAMPA, Fla. — CC Sabathia and Gary Sanchez took big steps forward for the New York Yankees on Friday. — Sabathia threw his first bullpen since having a heart procedure in December, and Sanchez played in his initial spring training game following a left shoulder injury.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gary Sanchez gets to know the Yankees' top offseason addition — TAMPA — Gary Sanchez went 0-for-2 with a strikeout and caught four innings in his spring training debut Friday night. After a rough 2018 and offseason surgery to “clean out” his left shoulder, the Yankees' catcher started spring slow.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia stuck catching up to fellow Yankees after hectic offseason — TAMPA — For a short bullpen session, CC Sabathia had a lot of people carefully watching. The 38-year old took the mound in the bullpen Friday afternoon at George M. Steinbrenner Field with the coaching and player development staffs, alongside reporters.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gary Sanchez, who was ‘good to go from the start,’ finally gets into Grapefruit League action tonight
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aroldis Chapman throwing free and easy is a good sign for Yankees
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Pinstripe Alley
TMZ.com:
S.F. Giants CEO Larry Baer In Physical Altercation with Wife on Video — S.F. Giants CEO Larry Baer — Physical Altercation with Wife — EXCLUSIVE — 7:30 PM PT — Larry Baer has released a new statement ... saying, “I am truly sorry for the pain that I have brought to my wife, children and to the organization.
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San Francisco Chronicle:
Video shows Giants CEO Larry Baer dragging wife to ground in San Francisco plaza — Giants CEO Larry Baer dragged his wife out of a chair and caused her to fall to the ground in a San Francisco plaza on Friday morning, an incident that was captured on video by a witness and is under investigation by city police.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Jesse Winker, Phillip Ervin homer in Cincinnati Reds spring loss to San Francisco Giants — Reds pitcher Tyler Mahle talks about his strong spring start against the Giants and competing for a spot in the rotation — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Jesse Winker and Phillip Ervin hit a pair of solo home runs …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals' Andrew Miller is a presence away from the mound, too — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. • An inning or so before his first game appearance with the Cardinals went sideways Friday night, veteran reliever Andrew Miller sat in the bullpen and did what he has anywhere and anytime possible …
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Andrew Miller has rocky ride in Cardinals' debut — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. • Lefthander Andrew Miller's Cardinals debut was a rocky one Friday night as he allowed three runs without finishing the fifth inning in the Cardinals' 4-4 exhibition tie with to the Houston Astros.
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom offers scary proposition for opposing Mets batters — LAKELAND, Fla. - It was only his second start of spring training, but Jacob deGrom made it look easy. — The right-hander cruised against Detroit's regulars and threw three shutout innings in the Mets 7-1 win against the Tigers on Friday afternoon in Lakeland.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers: Inside Tyson Ross' wild spring start vs. New York Mets — LAKELAND, Fla. — Rick Anderson got his exercise on Friday. — The Tigers' pitching coach doesn't often have to visit the pitcher's mound during spring training, but Friday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers' pitching coach made two trips.
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
What could be a sticking point in Mets, deGrom contract talks
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Marlowe Alter / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Tyson Ross erratic vs. Mets, but may have found solution
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue and Bless You Boys
J.P. Hoornstra / Orange County Register:
Angels' Mike Trout believes spring training is no time for contract negotiations — TEMPE, Ariz. >> If the Angels are able to negotiate a contract extension with star center fielder Mike Trout, it appears unlikely to happen during spring training - this year or next year.
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Associated Press:
Trout: 'Haven't even thought about' contract — TEMPE, Ariz. — Mike Trout says he is only concentrating on one thing regarding his future — the upcoming season. — The Los Angeles Angels star said he is happy for Bryce Harper, who has agreed to a $330 million, 13-year contract …
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ESPN
Steve Gardner / Arizona Republic:
Royals catcher Salvador Perez has ligament damage in his elbow — Bryce Harper is officially off the market. The former MVP will become a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. — CONNECT — TEMPE, Ariz. - All-Star catcher Salvador Perez could miss a significant chunk of the Kansas City Royals' season with an elbow injury.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Salvador Perez Diagnosed With UCL Damage
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Bless You Boys, Royals Review and MLB Baseball News …
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds leadoff question remains, well, a question — GOODYEAR, Arizona - In the Cincinnati Reds' first six spring training games, six different players hit leadoff. That is not a ruse to throw fans off the trail of who is going to be the leadoff man.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Pitch framing is a big emphasis for Cincinnati Reds catchers this spring
Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Scott Boras gets the Phillies to cough up the ‘stupid’ money for Bryce Harper ... but pitching in Philly still lacking — CLEARWATER - They will all spin Thursday's long awaited grand finale to the Bryce Harper sweepstakes every which way they can to suit their purposes and save their faces …
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Tom Verducci / Sports Illustrated:
‘I Want To Be With One Team’: Why Bryce Harper Resisted the Lump Sum to Join the Phillies
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
How the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup could look with the arrival of Bryce Harper
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Hey Philadelphia: Bryce Harper loves you | Extra Innings
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Philly.com
Associated Press:
Kershaw still not throwing, but shoulder better — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw has not resumed throwing since he stopped Monday while feeling shoulder discomfort. — Kershaw, who felt discomfort while playing catch, told manager Dave Roberts that his shoulder feels better.
