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LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 01: A detailed view of a pair of official Rawlings Major League Baseball baseballs with the imprinted signature of Robert D. Manfred Jr., the Commissioner of Major League Baseball, sitting in the dugout prior to the Spring Training game between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 1, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Yankees 10-4. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

MLB: “Nothing more important than health of players, employees, fans”

Jeff Kallman
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2020 Fantasy Baseball: Top 10 H2H third basemen, ranked

MLB season opening: Is it in serious peril? Should it be?

MLB Spring Training: The mid-spring All-Star roster

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 06: A detailed view of Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals jersey in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on July 6, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Nationals are paying tribute to the Montreal Expos by wearing retro jerseys. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Montreal Expos: Baseball stadium project needs public consultation

Rob Myerson
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SARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 20: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during a team workout at CoolToday Park on February 20, 2020 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

2020 Fantasy Baseball: Top 10 H2H second basemen, ranked

Manny Gómez
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CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - MARCH 07: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies at bat against the Boston Red Sox during a Grapefruit League spring training game on March 07, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

MLB Spring Training: the ups and downs of the Phillies

Bill Felber
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PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - MARCH 08: Pitcher Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning of a spring training baseball game at Clover Park on March 8, 2020 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Mets defeated the Astros 3-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

MLB Spring Training: health concerns for Justin Verlander and more

Bill Felber
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GOODYEAR, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Carlos Carrasco #59 of the Cleveland Indians delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark on March 03, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

The aches and pains of MLB spring training

Bill Felber
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MARYVALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers talks with catcher Tyler Heineman #81 of the San Francisco Giants prior to stepping into the batters box during a spring training game at American Family Fields of Phoenix on March 06, 2020 in Maryvale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

MLB Spring Training: Friday was a day for a deal… or two

Bill Felber
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TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 12: Frederich Cepeda #24 of Cuba reacts after lining out to center in the 1st inning during the World Baseball Classic Pool E Game One between Cuba and Israel at Tokyo Dome on March 12, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Cuba announces its team for the Olympic qualifier

Yusseff Diaz
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 22: Odrisamer Despaigne #25 of the Chicago White Sox pitches against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the first inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on June 22, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

MLB free agent Odrisamer Despaigne’s odyssey

Yusseff Diaz
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LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers poses for a photo during the Tigers' photo day on February 20, 2020 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

MLB Spring Training: Cole vs. Cabrera – the $66M question

Bill Felber
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers follows through on a swing during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Camelback Ranch on February 26, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

2020 MLB season: Would you rather have Christian Yelich or Mookie Betts?

Tyler Roberts
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CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action during the spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Spectrum Field on February 25, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

MLB Spring Training: Harper’s hit checks out; Myers springs into action

Bill Felber
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees bats during a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by John Capella/Sports Imagery/Getty Images)

MLB Spring Training: two Yankees sluggers down; one up

Bill Felber
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 02: Travis Demeritte #50 of the Detroit Tigers prepares for his first Major League at bat in the top of the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on August 02, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

MLB Spring Training: Travis Demeritte states his case

Bill Felber
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 17: Pitcher Henderson Alvarez #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action against the Oakland Athletics during a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 17, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

MLB Free Agent: Someone give Henderson Alvarez a chance

Ryan Sanders
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Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) scores in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Ill. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)

MLB Spring Training: More than 70 Cuban players have seen the field

Yusseff Diaz
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs has a laugh with teammate Kyle Schwarber #12 before a game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 28, 2019 in New York City. The Cubs defeated the Mets 10-7. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

MLB: Spring training has sprung, and so will the jokesters

Jeff Kallman
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Jose Suarez #54 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in action against the at Yankee Stadium on September 17, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Angels 8-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

March 1: The ups and downs of Los Angeles Angels pitching

Bill Felber
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets follows through on his third inning home run against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on September 28, 2019 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Braves 3-0. The home run was Alonso's 53rd of the season setting a new rookie record. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

2020 MLB season: Who will have the most home runs in 2020

Ryan Sanders
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LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 17: A detailed view of a group of Rawlings official Major League baseballs sitting on the field during the Detroit Tigers Spring Training workouts at the TigerTown Facility on February 17, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

MLB: and players thought they could smoke the chronic

James Simmons
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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 20: Abraham Almonte #48 of the Arizona Diamondbacks poses for a portrait during photo day at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 20, 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Feb. 29: The rise and fall of guys named Almonte

Bill Felber
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PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 24: Vidal Brujan #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays hits the ball during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Charlotte Sports Park on February 24, 2020 in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Feb. 28: Winners and losers from Friday’s Spring Training action

Bill Felber
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 11: Actress Judy Pace Flood attends the Los Angeles Premiere of HBO's 'The Curious Case of Curt Flood' at Museum Of Tolerance on July 11, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

MLB: Curt Flood, Andy Messersmith belong in Cooperstown as pioneers together

Jeff Kallman
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 14: Home plate umpire Kerwin Danley #44 signals one more pitch during the game between the Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park on April 14, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

MLB Umpires: Kerwin Danley becomes the first black crew chief

Jeff Kallman
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MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: A.J. Puk #21 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait at the Oakland Athletics Spring Training Facility at Hohokam Stadium on February 20, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)

Spring Training winners and losers for February 27

Bill Felber
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