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Craig Counsell thinks trying to beat the Cubs will help him adjust to his new job as their manager

Craig Counsell thinks trying to beat the Cubs will help him adjust to his new job as their manager

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Long before Craig Counsell joined the Chicago Cubs, he knew all about the Chicago Cubs, and they knew a lot about him. Strengths, weaknesses, tendencies. Everything.
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St. Louis Cardinals executive John Mozeliak not concerned about rotation age

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — John Mozeliak looks at the Cardinals pitching staff and isn't worried about older arms.
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Hard-throwing Paul Skenes eager to show the Pirates what he's got during his first spring training

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Paul Skenes would love to be on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ opening-day roster. However, the top overall pick in last year's draft isn’t stressing out while taking part in his first major league spring training.
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Manager Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks shake off World Series pain, work to make it back to October

Manager Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks shake off World Series pain, work to make it back to October

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Torey Lovullo watched on television as San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan trudged off the field following last weekend's Super Bowl , crestfallen that his team lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on the sport's biggest stage.
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Josh Hader will close for Astros and Ryan Pressly will be in setup role, new manager Joe Espada says

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Newly signed Josh Hader will close for the Astros and incumbent Ryan Pressly will move into a setup role, new manager Joe Espada said as Houston started spring training workouts Wednesday.
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Pirates announce deals with former All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal and left-hander Josh Fleming

Pirates announce deals with former All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal and left-hander Josh Fleming

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates announced one-year contracts with two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal and left-hander Josh Fleming as the team started spring training on Wednesday. Grandal gets a $2.
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Japanese pitcher Shintaro Fujinami finalizes $3.35 million, 1-year contract with New York Mets

Japanese pitcher Shintaro Fujinami finalizes $3.35 million, 1-year contract with New York Mets

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — The New York Mets finalized their $3.35 million, one-year contract with Japanese pitcher Shintaro Fujinami on Wednesday.
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Phil Maton and Tampa Bays Rays finalize $6.5 million, 1-year contract

Phil Maton and Tampa Bays Rays finalize $6.5 million, 1-year contract

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Reliever Phil Maton and the Tampa Bay Rays finalized a $6.5 million, one-year contract on Wednesday, a deal that includes a 2025 club option and could be worth $14 million over two years. Maton gets a $6.
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Ryan O’Hearn and Baltimore Orioles agree to $3.5 million deal and avoid arbitration

Ryan O’Hearn and Baltimore Orioles agree to $3.5 million deal and avoid arbitration

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — First baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a salary arbitration hearing when they agreed Wednesday to a $3.5 million, one-year contract. The agreement was at the midpoint of the $3.
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Justin Verlander says he's behind schedule after offseason shoulder issue

Justin Verlander says he's behind schedule after offseason shoulder issue

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander says he is “a little bit behind schedule” due to offseason shoulder inflammation that could prevent him from being ready to pitch on opening day.
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