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Cubs, Giants to raise minor league pay early

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 8:42pm
The Cubs and Giants are going ahead with pay raises for minor league players this year, a full season before MLB mandated the salary bumps.

Rockies GM: No rush to clear air with Arenado

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 8:42pm
The Rockies' Jeff Bridich didn't acknowledge that he has repair work to do with Nolan Arenado, and the GM remains confident in the star third baseman's professionalism despite his rift with the front office.

LeBron calls out Manfred: 'Listen to your players'

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 5:42pm
Lakers star LeBron James on Tuesday became the latest voice to weigh in on the Astros sign-stealing scandal and Rob Manfred's handling of the situation, urging the baseball commissioner to "fix this for the sake of sports."

Latest in Leiter line: Jack K's 12 in Vandy debut

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 5:42pm
Jack Leiter, son of former major league pitcher Al Leiter, had a stellar debut Tuesday for Vanderbilt, striking out 12 batters in five no-hit innings in a 3-0 win over South Alabama.

Manfred: Mistake to call WS trophy 'piece of metal'

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 5:42pm
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said it was a mistake to call the World Series trophy a "piece of metal" during his interview with ESPN on Sunday.

Reports: Lucroy joining Red Sox on minors deal

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 5:42pm
Jonathan Lucroy could challenge Kevin Plawecki for Boston's backup catcher role behind starter Christian Vazquez.

Lester: Manfred should 'take his name off' trophy

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 5:42pm
Jon Lester said of Rob Manfred's comments over the weekend: "You play for that piece of metal. I'm very proud of the three that I have. If that's the way he feels, then he needs to take his name off his trophy."

Judge: Astros 'cheated' and 'didn't earn' 2017 title

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 2:41pm
Aaron Judge didn't mince words Monday when addressing the Astros' sign-stealing scandal, saying Houston's 2017 World Series title "wasn't earned" and that the players involved in the scheme should have been punished.

Hank Aaron on hand as hopeful Braves ramp up

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 2:41pm
Hank Aaron's appearance added excitement to what is already a highly anticipated spring for the Braves.

Kershaw urges Dodgers to use Astros rage as fuel

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 2:41pm
Clayton Kershaw is pleased practically everybody in the sport seized the opportunity to tee off on the cheating Astros and Rob Manfred's handling of the scandal over the past several days -- but he also believes it's time for baseball to go back to work.

Lester: Manfred should 'take his name off trophy'

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 2:41pm
Jon Lester said of Rob Manfred's comments: "You play for that piece of metal. I'm very proud of the three that I have. If that's the way he feels, then he needs to take his name off his trophy."

Teams irked by Manfred's edict to protect Astros

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 2:41pm
Rob Manfred's warning against retaliatory beanballs directed at Astros players has some teams worried about pushing umpires into overreaction, leading to unjust ejections and a reluctance to pitch inside.

O's Davis mulled retirement after 2019 season

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 2:41pm
Chris Davis was so despondent last September about his prolonged woes, the slumping slugger considered walking away from the Orioles, the game of baseball and a rich contract.

Rockies' Davis ready to regain closer's role

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 11:41am
Wade Davis has again entered spring training as the Colorado Rockies' closer after a rough 2019 season.

Marlins to test versatile Villar in center field

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 11:41am
After playing mostly middle infield for the majority of his career, Jonathan Villar is getting a spring training tryout in center field because the Marlins lack experience at the position.

Cards' Mikolas (elbow) to miss start of season

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 8:40am
Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas has a flexor tendon issue in his right elbow and won't be ready for the start of the season.

Braves' Markakis: Every Astro 'needs a beating'

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 8:40am
Braves outfielder Nick Markakis blasted the Astros for sign stealing, saying, "Every single guy over there needs a beating."

What Ken Griffey Jr. trade teaches us about scouting Lindor, Arenado and Bryant

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 5:40am
Like Junior before them, three no-doubt-about-it superstars are on the trading block. Why even bother to scout them? But teams will -- so we did their work for them.

Was top draft pitching prospect Emerson Hancock's rough debut a blip or something more?

TEst 4 February 18, 2020 - 5:40am
Georgia's hard-throwing righty had a season debut he'd rather forget. Now Hancock must prove the early hiccup was a fluke.

Giants bar Huff from '10 WS reunion over tweets

TEst 4 February 17, 2020 - 11:35pm
The San Francisco Giants said Monday that they won't invite Aubrey Huff to a reunion of the 2010 World Series-winning team later this summer because of "unacceptable" comments made by Huff on social media.

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