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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets Notes: David Peterson handles Cardinals in spring start — JUPITER — There are relatively few position battles in Mets camp this spring but left-hander David Peterson is hoping to create one when it comes to the rotation. — Peterson started his quest for a spot in the rotation Monday …
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
MLB reviewing exchange between Oliver Marmol, C.B. Bucknor — JUPITER, Fla. — Umpire C.B. Bucknor declined to shake St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol's hand before an exhibition game here Saturday, according to Marmol, and Major League Baseball is looking into that exchange.
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Jose Quintana struggles with pitch clock in first spring outing, Kodai Senga makes progress — PORT ST. LUCIE — Jose Quintana's first spring start hit a snag while Kodai Senga cruised through his. — The Mets left-hander was tagged for five earned runs on four hits in just 2/3 …
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Newsday and New York Post
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets, rest of the big leagues get first look at pitch clock during spring openers
Mets, rest of the big leagues get first look at pitch clock during spring openers
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ESPN, The Good Phight, MLB Baseball News …, Mercury News, Amazin' Avenue, New York Post, Cubs News and SGV Tribune
James O'Connell / New York Daily News:
Gleyber Torres, Jasson Dominguez homer in Yankees spring opener against Phillies
Gleyber Torres, Jasson Dominguez homer in Yankees spring opener against Phillies
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Newsday, Boston Herald, MLB Baseball News …, New Jersey Online and Pinstripe Alley
Amanda Albright / Bloomberg:
Elon Musk Regains His Spot as the World's Richest Person — Elon Musk has regained his spot as the world's richest person, after briefly losing the title to France's Bernard Arnault. — Musk's wealth has been buoyed by a nearly 70% surge in Tesla Inc.'s stock price this year.
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Orange County Register, New York Daily News and New York Post
Adam Lichtenstein / Sun-Sentinel:
Jimmy Butler leads Heat to crucial road win over 76ers, snapping Miami's four-game skid — PHILADELPHIA — After the Heat lost to the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Saturday night, Jimmy Butler said he was “tired of losing.” — The Heat forward helped ensure the Heat's four-game losing streak did not get any longer.
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Mercury News, Boston Herald and USA Today
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Adam Lichtenstein / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's furious rally falls short in turnover-strewn loss in Charlotte as Miami skids to fourth straight defeat
Heat's furious rally falls short in turnover-strewn loss in Charlotte as Miami skids to fourth straight defeat
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Denver Post
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Manny Machado's $350 million contract will age, too - and that's good news for the Padres — The ink has not yet been applied to Manny Machado's 11-year, $350 million contract extension and yet the concerns abound. — What, exactly, are the Padres going to do in 2033 with a third baseman …
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MLB.com, MLB Baseball News …, The Athletic, ESPN, Denver Post, Gaslamp Ball, NESN.com, Bleacher Nation, New York Post and Lone Star Ball
Chicago Tribune:
Cactus League report: Why Seiya Suzuki won't play in the WBC — and Oscar Colás is focused on hitting to all fields — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 96 — Eloy Jiménez and Andrew Vaughn share an elaborate handshake before the White Sox's 10-1 victory over the Mariners on Feb. 27 …
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Boston Herald, Denver Post, MLB Baseball News …, Bleacher Nation and Japan Times
Chicago Tribune:
How will they upgrade the offense? Who will headline their 2023 draft class? 10 questions for the Chicago Bears at the NFL combine. — The 2023 Chicago Bears were made for the offseason, a bubbling cauldron of intrigue, possibility and hypotheticals. — With a surplus of cash to spend …
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The Athletic, Chicago Sun-Times, ProFootballTalk, Daily Herald, Denver Post, Bleacher Nation, Cards Wire, New York Post and USA Today
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Peter King / ProFootballTalk:
FMIA: The Scourge of Draft Desperation and The Combine Without a Sure Thing
FMIA: The Scourge of Draft Desperation and The Combine Without a Sure Thing
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Bleacher Nation, New Jersey Online, The Athletic, NESN.com and Boston Herald
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
D-Backs' Ryne Nelson moves beyond blurry past, towards clear future — When right-hander Ryne Nelson looked in for the sign, he was pretty sure he saw just one finger. It soon became clear his catcher had not called for a fastball. — His catcher got crossed up, the ball caromed away …
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AZ Snake Pit and MLB Trade Rumors
Miami Herald:
Marlins' trade addition dealing with injury. And former announcer Geffner lashes out — Reliever A.J. Puk, who early in camp had impressed Marlins officials in the wake of his acquisition from Oakland earlier this month, has yet to appear in a Grapefruit League game because of a leg injury, the Marlins announced Tuesday.
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MLB Trade Rumors
Jimmy Golen / USA Today:
It's working: Pitch clock shaves 20 minutes from early games — By the time Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis actually saw a pitch from Arizona's Joe Mantiply, the count was already at a ball and a strike. — Both the hitter and pitcher were penalized at the start of Davis' at-bat to lead off …
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles roster battles: Evaluating Baltimore's camp competitions with spring training games underway — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 26 — Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad grabs his bag, walking with other draft picks and position players and invitees to their assigned fields during spring training.
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