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For the first 12 or so years of my life, I was convinced that one day I would be the starting catcher for the Yankees. I was a switch-hitter, like my idol Jorge Posada, and I wore No. 7 for Mickey Mantle, the player I was almost named after. I…

Sports Illustrated

Twins' Correa: `Money is just a number in your bank account'

Carlos Correa reported to the Minnesota Twins after agreeing to stay for a $200 million, six-year contract

The Independent UK

Padres’ Machado Confirms Intention to Opt-Out After Season

The third baseman is entering the fifth year of a 10-year deal with San Diego.

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Ranking MLB’s Six Big Rule Changes, Including Bigger Bases

Baseball is going to look and feel a lot different this season.

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani gives contract update after private talks with Los Angeles Angels owner

The Japanese superstar could become the most sought-after free agent in Major League Baseball history at the end of this season with his contract expiring in November

Daily Mirror

A rough patch: the Astros’ new sponsorship deal with Oxy is doubly ugly

Houston are the latest MLB team to secure a uniform advertising deal as their players become walking billboards for Occidental Petroleum

The Guardian - US

Evan Grant: Rangers’ caution with Jacob deGrom shouldn’t cause distraction, despite New York outcry

SURPRISE, Ariz. – Jacob deGrom did not pitch Thursday. He did not play catch. He did not field ground balls. He did not cover any bases.

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Joc Pederson is SF Giants’ next man up at first base

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Throughout the second half of last season, Joc Pederson routinely took pregame ground balls at first. But Giants manager Gabe Kapler downplayed Pederson’s work on the infield dirt, and nothing ever came of it.

Tribune News Service

Jason Mackey: What could -- and should -- the Pirates do to address the Bryan Reynolds situation?

BRADENTON, Fla. — Bryan Reynolds' comments Wednesday weren't terribly surprising. He didn't bash the Pirates or rescind his trade request. He simply explained, in his own understated way, where things stood between him and the team.

Tribune News Service

Bob Raissman: Mourning the death of Tim McCarver, the best analyst to ever grace a baseball microphone

The snapshot of Tim McCarver penetrating our mind when we heard of his death at the age of 81 Thursday afternoon, was first meeting him while he was standing on the press level of Shea Stadium squinting out at the sun while spitting tobacco juice into a Styrofoam coffee cup.

Tribune News Service

Shohei Ohtani named Angels' opening-day starter, says he's 'not thinking about free agency'

TEMPE, Ariz. — In a move that surprised no one, the Angels named Shohei Ohtani their opening-day pitcher once again.

Los Angeles Times

David Murphy: Three thoughts on three big Phillies spring training questions (beyond Andrew Painter)

Let’s not kid ourselves. The biggest story of Phillies spring training is the 19-year-old who could end up in the starting rotation when the season opens March 30. But, then, you knew that. So, let’s give Andrew Painter a break and take a look at the three other plot lines…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

How Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is approaching extension talks

Will an extension Happ-en this spring?

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Gaudin lands dream job as Braves play-by-play voice for Bally Sports

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Last week, Brandon Gaudin’s phone rang with a call from his agent, Maury Gostfrand.

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Chicago Sun-Times

WBC-bound Yoan Moncada makes impresson on new manager

Moncada says he, like everyone in White Sox clubhouse, “has something to prove”

Sports Illustrated

Remembering Tim McCarver, Baseball’s Renaissance Man

The longtime catcher and broadcasting legend, who died Thursday at 81, had a deep and prolific impact on the game.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox’ Liam Hendriks ‘grinding’ through cancer treatment

“It’s not going to be too far of a process for him to come back,” teammate Joe Kelly said.

Miami Herald

Sandy Alcantara established as one of MLB’s best. He’ll continue to lead Marlins by example.

JUPITER, Fla. — Sandy Alcantara kept the message brief Wednesday. The Miami Marlins’ ace, after all, would rather lead by example than lead by talking.

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Tigers' Riley Greene looking to go from solid to super in sophomore season

LAKELAND, Fla. — Tigers center fielder Riley Greene had some big moments this offseason. Like catching a 50-inch redfish and massive hammer jack and red snapper some 60 to 70 miles off the Florida coast.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon is developing a new sweeper slider

The process began in earnest after Taillon signed with the Cubs in December.

Tribune News Service

Gerrit Cole hopes addition of Carlos Rodon gives Yankees best shot to end Astros jinx

The Yankees will likely be answering plenty of questions about the Astros over the next eight months after being eliminated by Houston in the ALCS for the third time in six seasons.

Tribune News Service

Jim Souhan: Twins pitcher Varland ready to wrestle for roster spot

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The skills of big league pitchers translate well into golf, or basketball. If they played football, they probably became quarterbacks. They excel at long, loose, jangly, coordinated motions, mimicking the deceptively smooth windup that produces a fastball.

Tribune News Service

Padres, new starting pitcher Michael Wacha get creative with contract

PEORIA, Ariz. — Michael Wacha wanted a multi-year deal and wanted to play for a contender.

Sports Illustrated

Corbin Burnes Has Harsh Words for Brewers After Arbitration Hearing

Burnes: ‘There’s no denying that the relationship is definitely hurt.’

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Tim McCarver, former standout Cardinals catcher and famed baseball broadcaster, dies at 81

ST. LOUIS — He had a stellar baseball career, a bulldog of a catcher who won two World Series with the Cardinals in the 1960s and played in three. He had an even more decorated run after his playing days ended, an unparalleled marathon as a network television analyst on…

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