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Lefty Dylan Dodd becomes surprise of Braves spring training

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Dylan Dodd didn’t imagine this either. Just a few years ago, he had an ERA over 5.00 at Southeast Missouri State. And despite jumping three minor-league levels last season, Dodd still was an unheralded prospect.

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Patrick Reusse: World Baseball Classic swings mightily — and it’s a big miss

The Twins' Dustin Morse was again serving as the press officer for the team titled "Netherlands'' in the World Baseball Classic. This is a euphemism for the Lesser Antilles islands in the Caribbean that are still associated with the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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White Sox Star Tim Anderson Proving He’s a Bargain at the WBC

The World Baseball Classic has become the perfect showcase for Anderson’s many talents.

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How Cubs helped infielder Zach McKinstry optimize his strong arm

In his first spring training with the Cubs, McKinstry has a shot to make the Opening Day roster.

Chicago Sun-Times

Zack Greinke avoided a pitch clock violation in the most Zack Greinke way when his PitchCom malfunctioned

Only Greinke would do this.

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Playing for the Yankees Has Plenty of Perks. But Not In-Flight Wi-Fi.

Tragically, one of the world’s most valuable sports franchises doesn’t provide complimentary internet to its millionaire employees.

Sports Illustrated

Cancer derailed Luke Smith’s baseball career. He’s refusing to let it derail his life.

PHILADELPHIA — Another baseball season — perhaps the one that would end with a chance to sign a professional contract — was weeks away when Luke Smith left his friend’s house a few days after Christmas.

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Billy Williams wants to be a resource for Cubs players — and it’s all thanks to Buck O’Neil’s influence 60 years ago

MESA, Ariz. — Billy Williams found an empty table adjacent to the agility field at the Chicago Cubs spring training complex and grabbed a seat.

Chicago Tribune

John Romano: Names are the same but expectations have changed for this Rays offense

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — So the numbers are practically meaningless. That’s a necessary disclaimer.

Tribune News Service

Mike Shildt finds peace, satisfaction in role(s) with Padres, looks forward to another chance to manage

PEORIA, Ariz. — Mike Shildt remembers.

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White Sox ace Dylan Cease atones for last week’s disaster by finding his slider vs. A’s

Cease, in his first start since the Royals tagged him for seven hits and four walks in two-thirds of an inning last Wednesday, regained the sharpness on his breaking pitches.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tim Anderson at 2B? Works for White Sox manager Pedro Grifol

Anderson played second base Monday night for the first time in his professional career. “He felt comfortable,” Grifol said of Anderson, who hit an RBI triple in Team USA’s 12-1 win over Canada in the World Baseball Classic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs Opening Day roster projection with two weeks left in spring training

Cubs manager David Ross said he and president of baseball operation Jed Hoyer have thrown around some thoughts but haven’t had serious roster conversations yet.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred at core of Orioles’ and Nationals’ MASN arguments in New York’s highest court

BALTIMORE — The nearest baseball field to the New York Court of Appeals is a sandlot that will soon host a youth league, ages 4 to 6. But inside the Albany, N.Y., courthouse Tuesday, Big Baseball was taking place.

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Mets' Jose Quintana shut down until at least July after opting for bone graft surgery on rib

There is no such thing as too much pitching, or so the saying goes in baseball. For the Mets, this is once again proving to be true.

Daily Mirror

MLB star dons crown and dubbed "Sir Harry Ford" name after first Great Britain win

Great Britain catcher and hitter Harry Ford is seen as a future star in the Major Leagues and has hugely impressed during the World Baseball Classic tournament with their recent win over Colombia

USA Today Sports Media Group

The 6 most fun World Baseball Classic celebrations, including Great Britain sipping tea

So many great WBC celebrations by teams!

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Venezuela pitcher Yapson Gomez shows off his quirky leg-shaking windup in the World Baseball Classic

This pitcher has quite a quirky delivery we've seen in the WBC.

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Hello, Sports Fans. Let Us Introduce You—Again—to Baseball’s Best Player.

No one looks like Mike Trout on a baseball field. No one hits like him, either. And he’s showing fans and teammates alike why at the World Baseball Classic.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Giants make several front office changes

The New York Giants have announced several front office changes including the addition of a brand new role focused on equity and inclusion.

Tribune News Service

Mets’ hitters still adjusting to pitch clock with 2 weeks left till Opening Day

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Buck Showalter’s spring training musings often veer between amusing and informative with the non sequitur somewhere in the middle. The pitch clock has been a particular point of fascination this spring and he keeps coming back to one question: What does it mean for beer…

Evening Standard

Great Britain lights up World Baseball Classic with shock win over Colombia

Comeback victory marks first-ever in tournament in debut campaign

Chicago Sun-Times

Lighter Lucas Giolito likes the shape of things

“My muscle mass is much better now than it was then,” Giolito said after arriving at camp at around 245 pounds after weighing 280 a year ago. “Obviously, I weigh less, so there isn’t as much [muscle]. But it’s a higher ratio.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Charlie Montoyo on his language lessons

Early days in U.S. were made easier by mentors — memories he brings to role as Sox’ bench coach.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘That’s winning baseball’: How defense became foundation for next Cubs contender

The 2016 World Series Champions had an intimidating lineup, but the Cubs also played elite defense that year.

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