Just thought I'd point out that Carlos Correa has a .524 on-base percentage this spring, in 42 plate appearances. That is all.
A great moment for Puebla-native César Vargas, the starter for the Padres today vs Astros in Mexico City.
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Last year's maturity issues notwithstanding, Bruce Rondon's biggest hurdle in making this Tigers team is his lack of consistency. Today's outing, during which he gave up two home runs in the 7th inning, was a prime example of that. Remains the most immediate area of concern for the young reliever.
Braves acquire Tyler Moore from Nationals in exchange for Nate Freiman. Moore, 29, will report to minor league camp.
Veteran outfielder David Murphy has exercised his right to opt out of his contract if Red Sox don't place him on major-league roster. Red Sox now have 48 hours to decide if they will. Only way, it seems, to keep Murphy would be to option Rusney Castillo to Triple-A. Stay tuned.
A few cuts from Tigers today: both Raffy Lopez and John Mayberry Jr. have been sent to minor-league camp. Injured veteran Victor Martinez went 3-for-4 in minor-league game today; will hit again in minor-league game tmrw.
Cubs game against Seattle was delayed about 10 minutes because of a swarm of bees which started out in CF attacking Jason Heyward then moved to LF where the bullpen cleared out.
Cubs relievers will share a bullpen with the Seattle Mariners as bees have set up near the left field corner where the Cubs pen is located. Never seen that before. Two relief staffs in the same bullpen.
JetBlue Park is being prepped for David Ortiz's final spring-training home game, which will be televised by ESPN at 1 p.m. Monday.
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Dodgers lefty Luis Avilan gave up three more runs Sunday and now has a 13.50 ERA this spring. Manager Dave Roberts said he is inclined to give Avilan the benefit of the doubt, but would like to see some results. Roberts' ideal bullpen has a second lefty in it to go along with J.P. Howell.
Cubs OF Jason Heyward was chased and stung by bees during Sunday's Cubs game against the Mariners. He's okay, though.
6 more days until Opening Day!
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The world sure has changed since the Cubs' last title 108 years ago. With optimism high that this could be the year the drought ends, we looked at the differences between 1908 and 2016 in baseball and beyond.
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Here early at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers for O's-Red Sox. Final Ortiz game. Will be mock drafting during on ESPN!
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Phillies option LHP Adam Morgan to minor leagues, meaning RHP Vince Velasquez wins 5th starter job
Vince Velasquez hasn't thrown 100 innings in a season since 2013. Asked if the Phillies were concerned about whether he could get through the season in the rotation, manager Pete Mackanin said: "That's a good question. We're going to find out. But we're building (for) the future. So it's important for us to get him going and see exactly what he's got
More from Pete Mackanin on the Phillies' bullpen competition: Said Edward Mujica, who had an opt-out this weekend, is "still in the mix" for a job and hasn't opted out "as far as I know." Also indicated that they're leaning toward keeping their Rule 5 pick, Daniel Stumpf. saying that when "you've got a 25-year-old left-hander with good stuff, you don't like to give him back."
Red Sox make several roster moves. RHP Carlos Marmol released; INF Deven Marrero optioned to Triple-A; INF Josh Rutledge, 1B/OF outfielder Allen Craig, OF Brennan Boesch, C Dan Butler, C Sandy Leon, RHP Anthony reassigned to minor league camp.
