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Thursday, February 12
TOP NEWS

Who’s next up for a contract extension?
If it’s spring, it means some teams could look to strike deals with young talent years in advance of free agency, while others may try to sign players headed for the market next offseason.

What is the hamate and why are so many players injuring theirs?

Veteran RHP Bassitt agrees to 1-year deal with Orioles (source)

Cole, Rodón could appear in Grapefruit games before spring ends

Injuries: Broken hamate bones sideline Carroll, Lindor, Holliday

Red Sox excited about small, scrappy infielder … sound familiar?

Baseball’s No. 1 prospect is already hitting moonshots (and maybe cars)

Skubal to defend 2nd Cy Young with Opening Day start for Tigers

Bieber ‘feels good’ despite forearm fatigue

With offseason additions in tow, Cubs hunger to take care of ‘unfinished business’
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