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Harper again lobbies for Trout to join him in Philly  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Now pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies, Bryce Harper.  —  The new Phillies slugger has again lobbied for superstar Mike Trout to join the franchise in 2021, a possible violation of Major League Baseball's tampering rule.
Discussion: New Jersey Online
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Maria Torres / Los Angeles Times:
Angels contact MLB regarding Bryce Harper's possible tampering with Mike Trout  —  The Angels have contacted Major League Baseball regarding Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper's public recruitment of Angels star Mike Trout, a possible violation of tampering rules.
Des Bieler / Chicago Tribune:
Bryce Harper makes a recruiting pitch to Mike Trout — and it could land him in hot water with the MLB  —  The Phillies' Bryce Harper works out at Spectrum Field on March 3, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)  —  The Washington Post  —  At his introductory news …
ESPN:
Angels irked as Harper again lobbies for Trout  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Now pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies, Bryce Harper.  —  The new Phillies slugger has again lobbied for superstar Mike Trout to join the franchise in 2021, in a possible violation of Major League Baseball's tampering rule.
Maria Torres / Kansas City Star:   Justin Bour seems to be getting back in the swing with the Angels
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB win totals: How we see the 2019 season unfolding
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
The Pete Alonso versus Dominic Smith debate and more Mets thoughts  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Inside the Mets spring training bubble is a stellar rotation featuring their top pitchers effortlessly clocking in fastballs at 99 mph.  General manager Brodie Van Wagenen walks around Mets camp signing autographs like a superstar.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:   Behind Dominic Smith's sleep revelation that has Mets raving
Bob Raissman / New York Daily News:   Headaches await ESPN's Jessica Mendoza in Mets advisory role
Joel Sherman / New York Post:   Conforto over Harper? Why Bryce doesn't fit usual Mets narrative
Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
YES Network announcers weigh in on Yankees' hopes for 2019 — including chances of catching the Red Sox  —  The Yankees announcers expect big things from the team in 2019.  —  No, the Bronx Bombers didn't sign a marquee free agent like Manny Machado or Bryce Harper, but the YES Network broadcasters believe …
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Mark Didtler / Boston Globe:   The Yankees' 2018 Opening Day starter won't be ready to start 2019
Bill Madden / New York Daily News:   Sudden Luis Severino injury puts Yankees in the worst spot
George A. King III / New York Post:
Aaron Hicks ‘making progress’ on achy back but return date iffy
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
AP sources: MLB near deal for rosters to expand to 26 in '20  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and the players' union are near an agreement to expand active rosters by one to 26 starting in 2020 as part of a deal that would include a commitment to discuss larger economic issues after opening day this year.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Injury sidelines Pena, probably ends competition for Cards' backup catcher job  —  CLEARWATER, Fla.  • In the seventh inning Tuesday on an otherwise forgettable strikeout, the Cardinals' duel for the backup catcher position probably ended before it truly began.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Flaherty's nine strikeouts lead Cardinals' power-packed outing vs. Phillies
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Salvador Perez To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Kate Feldman / New York Daily News:
San Francisco Giants outfielder Cameron Maybin arrested for DUI  —  Cameron Maybin, the hopeful San Francisco Giants outfielder, was arrested last week for a DUI in Arizona.  —  Maybin, 31, blew a .142 blood alcohol level, almost twice the legal limit, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Discussion: New York Post
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ESPN:   Giants' Maybin arrested for DUI in Scottsdale
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
'Cody's gotta be our guy': Bellinger ready for star turn in L.A.  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Cody Bellinger got pitched to differently and struggled initially.  The month of May was coming to an end, the batting average was down in the low .200s and anxiety began to set in.
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Newest Blue Jay Buchholz ready to embrace challenge of returning to AL East  —  DUNEDIN - He's 34 years old and some of his most electric stuff might be behind him, but Clay Buchholz isn't even remotely intimidated about returning to face the batting beasts of the American League East.
Discussion: Bless You Boys
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:   Blue Jays' Borucki won't back down from challenge
Associated Press:
Nationals ace Scherzer shuns DH, decides to bat  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — In his third spring training start, Washington ace Max Scherzer wanted to try something different: batting.  —  Nationals manager Dave Martinez could have used a designated hitter in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to Boston …
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Padres see $3M ticket boost thanks to Machado  —  The San Diego Padres have generated nearly $3 million of additional ticket revenue in the two weeks since Manny Machado agreed to a 10-year, $300 million contract, according to the team's president of business operations, Erik Greupner.
Discussion: Bleacher Report and South Side Sox
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Casey Mize ‘going to be a fast-track guy’ for club  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Just before 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Casey Mize walked into the Detroit Tigers' clubhouse.  —  Mize, an early starter — he usually gets to the ballpark around 7 a.m. — was not late.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   Detroit Tigers observations: Spring training fields leaving regulars sore
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Expect a monster year from Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Alex Cora's arms were folded as he watched a fielding drill in the Boston Red Sox's camp the other day, and while he mostly wore a smile, his body language and occasionally pointed tone underscored his insistence for proper execution.
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Cory Spangenberg, Tyler Saladino get chances to play all over field for Brewers in camp  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The plan of Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell this spring was to move utility players Cory Spangenberg and Tyler Saladino around on the field to gauge their versatility, both in the infield and outfield.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Eno Sarris / The Athletic:
Tracking machines, spin efficiency and the plan to get Sonny Gray back on track  —  Sonny Gray had a bad season in New York.  We all saw that ERA (near 5.0), and his season culminated in his general manager all but telling the world that the pitcher would not be back in pinstripes.
 
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Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Unique debut behind him, Orioles lefty John Means hopes velocity, data make for a better big league encore
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Marc Topkin / The Charlotte Observer:
Rays prospect is considered the next great one, and he's ready for the spotlight of a fast track to the majors
Brian Rokos / Daily News:
A wet and lively morning commute is expected Wednesday in Southern California
Danny Shapiro / Arizona Sports:
D-backs' Merrill Kelly struggles again in second outing of spring training
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Associated Press:
Nimmo, Rosario earn slight raises from Mets
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The wait for White Sox pitching prospect Dylan Cease shouldn't be long
Discussion: South Side Sox
Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners squander ninth-inning rally, settle for a 7-7 tie with the Padres
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Cardinals longtime No. 1 prospect Alex Reyes vows to reclaim status
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