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            <title><![CDATA[Spring in full swing in Arizona, Florida]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:41:23 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2018-02-26T16:41:23.245Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*KQE0loByhvWOqaee3r7KiQ.jpeg" /><figcaption>Twins Pics features the photography of team photog Brace Hemmelgarn. (Twins Pics photo)</figcaption></figure><p>Warm yourself with these sunny Spring Training photos from Fort Myers, courtesy of <a href="https://twinsphotog.mlblogs.com/spring-training-february-25-2018-rays-at-twins-30745d80b03"><strong>Twins Pics</strong></a>:</p><p><a href="https://twinsphotog.mlblogs.com/spring-training-february-25-2018-rays-at-twins-30745d80b03">Spring Training — February 25, 2018, Rays at Twins</a></p><p><a href="https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-spring-training-day-11-836a3d313aee"><strong>From the Corner of Edgar &amp; Dave</strong></a> checks in with an update from the team’s camp in Arizona:</p><p><a href="https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-spring-training-day-11-836a3d313aee">Mariners Spring Training — Day 11</a></p><p>Longtime Phillies fan Steve Potter published another dispatch from Clearwater at <a href="https://philliesinsider.mlblogs.com/clearwater-report-day-12-cca6ae845570"><strong>Phillies Insider</strong></a>:</p><p><a href="https://philliesinsider.mlblogs.com/clearwater-report-day-12-cca6ae845570">Clearwater Report, Day #12</a></p><p><a href="https://raytank.mlblogs.com/spring-training-photo-gallery-2-26-287b8cfce442"><strong>Ray Tank</strong></a> shared a gallery of images from Sunday’s Spring Training game against the Twins:</p><p><a href="https://raytank.mlblogs.com/spring-training-photo-gallery-2-26-287b8cfce442">Spring Training Photo Gallery 2.25</a></p><p>Clayton Kershaw was impressive in his first action of the spring, much to the delight of <a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/kershaw-efficient-in-first-spring-action-706b95942670"><strong>Dodger Insider</strong></a>:</p><p><a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/kershaw-efficient-in-first-spring-action-706b95942670">Kershaw efficient in first spring action</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=8f499f47470a" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com/spring-in-full-swing-in-arizona-florida-8f499f47470a">Spring in full swing in Arizona, Florida</a> was originally published in <a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com">MLB.com Blogs</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Florida, Arizona gear up for Spring Training]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:48:23 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2018-02-09T16:48:23.165Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1000/1*QdRKZXxLcq6BlyxV9c9hmQ.jpeg" /><figcaption>Clearwater will welcome the Phillies to Sprint Training on February 14. (Phillies Insider photo)</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://philliesinsider.mlblogs.com/clearwater-report-76a7a358b93f"><strong>Phillies Insider</strong></a> has the first Spring Training report from longtime Phils fan Steve Potter in Clearwater:</p><p><a href="https://philliesinsider.mlblogs.com/clearwater-report-76a7a358b93f">Clearwater Report</a></p><p>The Red Sox truck departed Fenway for Fort Myers this week, and <a href="https://redsoxphotos.mlblogs.com/truck-departs-for-fenway-south-c84d756fef49"><strong>Fenway Frames</strong></a> was there:</p><p><a href="https://redsoxphotos.mlblogs.com/truck-departs-for-fenway-south-c84d756fef49">Truck Departs For Fenway South</a></p><p><a href="https://raysradio.mlblogs.com/rays-introduce-20th-anniversary-campaign-including-new-logo-alternate-jersey-and-caps-2a62bf75e14e"><strong>RaysRadio</strong></a> discusses the club’s celebration of its 20th anniversary season:</p><p><a href="https://raysradio.mlblogs.com/rays-introduce-20th-anniversary-campaign-including-new-logo-alternate-jersey-and-caps-2a62bf75e14e">Rays Introduce 20th Anniversary Campaign, Including New Logo, Alternate Jersey and Caps</a></p><p>Here’s a Pre-Spring Training Positional Preview of the Mariners’ infield, courtesy of <a href="https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-infield-dh-positions-pack-a-punch-8fb47e323468"><strong>From the Corner of Edgar &amp; Dave</strong></a>:</p><p><a href="https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-infield-dh-positions-pack-a-punch-8fb47e323468">Mariners infield, DH positions pack a punch</a></p><p><a href="https://brewers.mlblogs.com/wisconsin-residents-presale-opportunity-begins-tomorrow-9a746c91d8cb"><strong>Cait Covers the Bases</strong></a> shares details on how Wisconsin residents can get a jump on grabbing tickets to home games against the Cubs in 2018:</p><p><a href="https://brewers.mlblogs.com/wisconsin-residents-presale-opportunity-begins-tomorrow-9a746c91d8cb">WISCONSIN RESIDENTS PRESALE OPPORTUNITY BEGINS TOMORROW</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=d72bcc275a52" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com/florida-arizona-gear-up-for-spring-training-d72bcc275a52">Florida, Arizona gear up for Spring Training</a> was originally published in <a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com">MLB.com Blogs</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Truck Day a welcome spring precursor]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:50:04 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2018-02-02T16:50:04.242Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1000/1*wzHXCVGYIE7GEfdQSiv2FA.jpeg" /><figcaption>The equipment truck prepares to depart Progressive Field for Arizona. (TribeVibe photo)</figcaption></figure><p>Thursday was Truck Day in Cleveland, as <a href="https://tribevibe.mlblogs.com/tribe-truck-day-2018-26770a2f47f"><strong>TribeVibe</strong></a> reports on an exciting rite of late winter:</p><p><a href="https://tribevibe.mlblogs.com/tribe-truck-day-2018-26770a2f47f">Tribe Truck Day 2018</a></p><p><a href="https://brewers.mlblogs.com/arctic-tailgate-returns-on-saturday-february-17-at-miller-park-f42ab66fa76b"><strong>Cait Covers the Bases</strong></a> shares details on the return of the Brewers Arctic Tailgate later this month:</p><p><a href="https://brewers.mlblogs.com/arctic-tailgate-returns-on-saturday-february-17-at-miller-park-f42ab66fa76b">ARCTIC TAILGATE RETURNS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 AT MILLER PARK</a></p><p>Promising youngster Julio Urias still has plenty of time to make an impact, writes <a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/time-is-on-julio-ur%C3%ADas-side-bf7c7c6a0f64"><strong>Dodger Insider</strong></a>:</p><p><a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/time-is-on-julio-ur%C3%ADas-side-bf7c7c6a0f64">Time is on Julio Urías’ side</a></p><p><a href="https://ramsey.mlblogs.com/a-few-notes-on-david-hernandez-3bd82d450ff8"><strong>Better Off Red</strong></a> put together a few notes on recently signed Reds reliever David Hernandez:</p><p><a href="https://ramsey.mlblogs.com/a-few-notes-on-david-hernandez-3bd82d450ff8">A Few Notes on David Hernandez</a></p><p>Red Sox skipper Alex Cora led a contingent from Boston to deliver aid to his native Puerto Rico, and <a href="https://redsoxphotos.mlblogs.com/cora-honored-to-give-back-to-puerto-rico-hometown-e5b62cb84991"><strong>Fenway Frames</strong></a> tagged along:</p><p><a href="https://redsoxphotos.mlblogs.com/cora-honored-to-give-back-to-puerto-rico-hometown-e5b62cb84991">Cora honored to give back to Puerto Rico hometown</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=fbceb25c5639" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com/truck-day-a-welcome-spring-precursor-fbceb25c5639">Truck Day a welcome spring precursor</a> was originally published in <a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com">MLB.com Blogs</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fans living the dream at fantasy camps]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:39:22 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2018-01-31T15:39:22.085Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1000/1*xtHvsSU1ggsf6a2bkJ1PQg.jpeg" /><figcaption>Rockies Fantasy Camp is taking place this week in Scottsdale. (Rockies Photo Blog photo)</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://rockiesphotos.mlblogs.com/rockies-fantasy-camp-2018-day-1-d96fc22ee2e5"><strong>Rockies Photo Blog</strong></a> shared a gallery of great images from Day 1 of Rockies Fantasy Camp:</p><p><a href="https://rockiesphotos.mlblogs.com/rockies-fantasy-camp-2018-day-1-d96fc22ee2e5">ROCKIES FANTASY CAMP 2018: DAY 1</a></p><p>Dan Altavilla joined Mariners Caravan and <a href="https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/catching-up-on-the-caravan-dan-altavilla-a0feb576aa44"><strong>From the Corner of Edgar &amp; Dave</strong></a> spoke with the Mariners reliever:</p><p><a href="https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/catching-up-on-the-caravan-dan-altavilla-a0feb576aa44">Catching up on the Caravan: Dan Altavilla</a></p><p><a href="https://raysradio.mlblogs.com/rays-depth-chart-for-2018-outfield-97b2b3d8bdc7?source=rss----eafa561efedb---4"><strong>Rays Radio</strong></a> continues their depth chart series with the look at the team’s outfield situations in 2018:</p><p><a href="https://raysradio.mlblogs.com/rays-depth-chart-for-2018-outfield-97b2b3d8bdc7">Rays Depth Chart for 2018: Outfield</a></p><p>Want to know more about the 2018 Baseball Hall of Fame class? <a href="https://baseballwithmatt.mlblogs.com/fun-facts-about-the-2018-hall-of-fame-inductees-81d55ec7744e"><strong>Baseball with Matt</strong></a> put together some interesting factoids on this summer’s inductees:</p><p><a href="https://baseballwithmatt.mlblogs.com/fun-facts-about-the-2018-hall-of-fame-inductees-81d55ec7744e">Fun Facts About the 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees</a></p><p><a href="http://joeposnanski.com/wahoo/"><strong>Joe Posnanski</strong></a> writes about Chief Wahoo from the perspective of a fan who grew up with the symbol:</p><p><a href="http://joeposnanski.com/wahoo/">Wahoo</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=a7e0c6b3ddcf" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com/fans-living-the-dream-at-fantasy-camps-a7e0c6b3ddcf">Fans living the dream at fantasy camps</a> was originally published in <a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com">MLB.com Blogs</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fan Fests roll on as Spring Training nears]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:40:37 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2018-01-29T16:40:36.878Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1000/1*z6SF4Q_MVpz29wD7oLfcfg.jpeg" /><figcaption>Enrique Hernandez takes a selfie with the Dodgers FanFest crowd. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)</figcaption></figure><p>A record crowd turned out for Dodgers FanFest this weekend, and <a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/fanfest-brings-record-crowd-83a70c1609bb"><strong>Dodger Insider</strong></a> recaps the event:</p><p><a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/fanfest-brings-record-crowd-83a70c1609bb">FanFest brings record crowd</a></p><p><a href="https://sfgiants.mlblogs.com/8-things-every-sfgiants-fan-needs-to-know-for-sfgfest-2018-d0099fcce10e"><strong>Splash Hits</strong></a> has some important info for fans attending the upcoming #SFGFest 2018:</p><p><a href="https://sfgiants.mlblogs.com/8-things-every-sfgiants-fan-needs-to-know-for-sfgfest-2018-d0099fcce10e">8 Things Every#SFGiants Fan Needs to Know for #SFGFest 2018:</a></p><p>The Padres boast some highly regarded talents in the new prospect rankings, and <a href="https://padres.mlblogs.com/tatis-jr-leads-bountiful-padres-list-on-3-prospect-rankings-1eb3b035655d"><strong>FriarWire</strong></a> runs through the list:</p><p><a href="https://padres.mlblogs.com/tatis-jr-leads-bountiful-padres-list-on-3-prospect-rankings-1eb3b035655d">Tatis Jr. Leads Bountiful Padres List on 3 Prospect Rankings</a></p><p><a href="http://joeposnanski.com/an-announcement-2/"><strong>Joe Posnanski</strong></a> made a major sartorial announcement:</p><p><a href="http://joeposnanski.com/an-announcement-2/">An Announcement</a></p><p>Official MLB historian John Thorn takes a look at the logic and aims of official scoring over at <a href="https://ourgame.mlblogs.com/keeping-score-9895da4606df"><strong>Our Game</strong></a>:</p><p><a href="https://ourgame.mlblogs.com/keeping-score-9895da4606df">Keeping Score</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=8fa2af739c18" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com/fan-fests-roll-on-as-spring-training-nears-8fa2af739c18">Fan Fests roll on as Spring Training nears</a> was originally published in <a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com">MLB.com Blogs</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:46:01 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*g7n-kBjG8hUdiMiiYSHPgg.jpeg" /><figcaption>The 2018 Baseball Hall of Fame class gathered for a press conference in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</figcaption></figure><p>Jim Thome joined Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones in being elected to the <a href="https://baseballhall.org/"><strong>Baseball Hall of Fame</strong></a> this week, and <a href="https://tribevibe.mlblogs.com/jim-thome-elected-to-national-baseball-hall-of-fame-fb05a8abc75d"><strong>TribeVibe</strong></a> pays tribute to the Indians legend:</p><p><a href="https://tribevibe.mlblogs.com/jim-thome-elected-to-national-baseball-hall-of-fame-fb05a8abc75d">Jim Thome elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame</a></p><p><a href="https://bensbiz.mlblogs.com/new-hall-of-famers-old-defunct-minor-league-teams-37cd5c19016f"><strong>Ben’s Biz Blog</strong></a> looks back at the Minor League careers of the four players who would go on to be Hall of Famers:</p><p><a href="https://bensbiz.mlblogs.com/new-hall-of-famers-old-defunct-minor-league-teams-37cd5c19016f">New Hall of Famers; Old, Defunct Minor League Teams</a></p><p>Edgar Martinez came close to election to the Hall of Fame this year, and <a href="https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/edgar-martinez-earns-70-4-in-hall-of-fame-vote-cafe17b4b265"><strong>From the Corner of Edgar &amp; Dave</strong></a> explains how that bodes well for the next time:</p><p><a href="https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/edgar-martinez-earns-70-4-in-hall-of-fame-vote-cafe17b4b265">Edgar Martinez Earns 70.4% in Hall of Fame Vote</a></p><p><a href="https://brewers.mlblogs.com/brewers-acquire-outfielder-christian-yelich-from-miami-236b45252f52"><strong>Cait Covers the Bases</strong></a> highlights the Brewers’ acquisition of exciting young talent Christian Yelich:</p><p><a href="https://brewers.mlblogs.com/brewers-acquire-outfielder-christian-yelich-from-miami-236b45252f52">BREWERS ACQUIRE OUTFIELDER CHRISTIAN YELICH FROM MIAMI</a></p><p>The Royals unveiled their promotion and special events schedule for the 2018 season, and <a href="https://royals.mlblogs.com/royals-announce-2018-promotions-special-events-8b77fd0c13c"><strong>Royal Rundown</strong></a> has the details:</p><p><a href="https://royals.mlblogs.com/royals-announce-2018-promotions-special-events-8b77fd0c13c">Royals Announce 2018 Promotions &amp; Special Events</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=dd1687deadc3" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com/quartet-headed-to-cooperstown-dd1687deadc3">Quartet headed to Cooperstown</a> was originally published in <a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com">MLB.com Blogs</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2018 16:17:59 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*mu9YxBQMQRsuh5kRXck51w.jpeg" /><figcaption>Trevor Hoffman is looking to get the call from Cooperstown on his third attempt. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://padres.mlblogs.com/third-time-should-be-the-charm-for-trevor-hoffman-and-hall-of-fame-1b32ff0a2aca"><strong>Friar Wire</strong></a> feels good about Trevor Hoffman’s Hall of Fame chances, while <a href="https://raysradio.mlblogs.com/i-dont-have-a-voice-but-if-i-did-75b9f4936060"><strong>Rays Radio</strong></a> and <a href="https://baseballwithmatt.mlblogs.com/if-i-had-a-hall-of-fame-ballot-2018-9b3d805da316"><strong>Baseball with Matt</strong></a> share their hypothetical ballots:</p><p><a href="https://padres.mlblogs.com/third-time-should-be-the-charm-for-trevor-hoffman-and-hall-of-fame-1b32ff0a2aca">Third Time Should be the Charm for Trevor Hoffman and Hall of Fame</a></p><p>One young Indians fan had a memorable experience at this past weekend’s Tribe Fest, as <a href="https://tribevibe.mlblogs.com/lukes-special-tribe-fest-299ef5a3ef1e"><strong>TribeVibe</strong></a> explains:</p><p><a href="https://tribevibe.mlblogs.com/lukes-special-tribe-fest-299ef5a3ef1e">Luke’s special Tribe Fest with the Cleveland Indians</a></p><p><a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/community-tour-continues-with-logo-unveil-mcdonalds-surprise-pet-pics-76b11f63edb9"><strong>Dodger Insider</strong></a> checks in from the team’s Community Tour:</p><p><a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/community-tour-continues-with-logo-unveil-mcdonalds-surprise-pet-pics-76b11f63edb9">An anniversary logo unveil, Puig Macs and Pederson pet pics</a></p><p>The Red Sox recently held their Winter Weekend, and <a href="https://redsoxphotos.mlblogs.com/red-sox-winter-weekend-held-at-foxwoods-6e4f1a07601a"><strong>Fenway Frames</strong></a> was there to document it:</p><p><a href="https://redsoxphotos.mlblogs.com/red-sox-winter-weekend-held-at-foxwoods-6e4f1a07601a">Red Sox Winter Weekend held at Foxwoods</a></p><p><a href="https://indiansfantasycamp.mlblogs.com/tuesday-photos-8289737b3cc5"><strong>Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camp</strong></a> shared some great images from Tuesday:</p><p><a href="https://indiansfantasycamp.mlblogs.com/tuesday-photos-8289737b3cc5">Tuesday Photos</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=1bfb6ffe8457" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com/hoffman-among-many-2018-hall-stories-1bfb6ffe8457">Hoffman among many 2018 Hall stories</a> was originally published in <a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com">MLB.com Blogs</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 16:41:15 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*QZLaihU2F2lY28fQ38z1IA.jpeg" /><figcaption>Evan Longoria was traded in late December as part of a five-player deal. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</figcaption></figure><p>New San Francisco Giant Evan Longoria appeared at a press conference on Friday, and <a href="https://sfgiants.mlblogs.com/hellolongo-38f71b8b7a1f"><strong>Splash Hits</strong></a> was there:</p><p><a href="https://sfgiants.mlblogs.com/hellolongo-38f71b8b7a1f">#HelloLongo</a></p><p><a href="https://bastian.mlblogs.com/i-want-to-get-back-to-it-i-want-to-get-back-to-playing-october-baseball-92b8ab0dc8b2"><strong>Major League Bastian</strong></a> has quotes from Francisco Lindor about his mindset going into the 2018 season:</p><p><a href="https://bastian.mlblogs.com/i-want-to-get-back-to-it-i-want-to-get-back-to-playing-october-baseball-92b8ab0dc8b2">“I want to get back to it. I want to get back to playing October baseball.”</a></p><p>This week is all about the fans for the Dodger organization, and <a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/video-dodger-insider-previews-fanfest-and-dodgers-love-l-a-community-tour-17b335d51b52"><strong>Dodger Insider</strong></a> looks at what’s happening:</p><p><a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/video-dodger-insider-previews-fanfest-and-dodgers-love-l-a-community-tour-17b335d51b52">Video: Previewing next week’s FanFest and Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour</a></p><p><a href="https://cardinals.mlblogs.com/photo-blog-fantasy-camp-c758729dc3e"><strong>Cardinals Insider</strong></a> shared some great images from Cardinals Fantasy Camp:</p><p><a href="https://cardinals.mlblogs.com/photo-blog-fantasy-camp-c758729dc3e">PHOTO BLOG: Fantasy Camp</a></p><p>Official MLB historian John Thorn is back with more outstanding baseball quotes over at <a href="https://ourgame.mlblogs.com/great-quotations-astoundingly-yet-more-7e17b9a84bcc"><strong>Our Game</strong></a>:</p><p><a href="https://ourgame.mlblogs.com/great-quotations-astoundingly-yet-more-7e17b9a84bcc">Great Quotations: Astoundingly, Yet More</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=e4e456fcfc5d" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com/splash-hits-welcomes-longoria-to-sf-e4e456fcfc5d">Splash Hits welcomes Longoria to SF</a> was originally published in <a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com">MLB.com Blogs</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:47:55 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*_A_IY9hD2XQePBfbATeaYA.jpeg" /><figcaption>Members of the Red Sox Rookie Development Program Class of 2018 (photo by Fenway Frames)</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://redsoxphotos.mlblogs.com/2018-rookie-class-poses-for-group-photo-33d7c4fa7652"><strong>Fenway Frames</strong></a> was on had to take a group photo of the attendees of the 2018 Boston Red Sox Rookie Development Program:</p><p><a href="https://redsoxphotos.mlblogs.com/2018-rookie-class-poses-for-group-photo-33d7c4fa7652">2018 rookie class poses for group photo</a></p><p>Cultivating homegrown talent is a key focus of Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten, writes <a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/kastens-focus-on-building-from-within-a309d204ccfb"><strong>Dodger Insider</strong></a>:</p><p><a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/kastens-focus-on-building-from-within-a309d204ccfb">Kasten’s focus on building from within</a></p><p><a href="https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-announce-2018-spring-training-broadcast-schedule-92fdeff68780"><strong>From the Corner of Edgar &amp; Dave</strong></a> highlights the recently released Mariners Spring Training broadcast schedule:</p><p><a href="https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-announce-2018-spring-training-broadcast-schedule-92fdeff68780">Mariners Announce 2018 Spring Training Broadcast Schedule</a></p><p>The versatile Howie Kendrick will be back with the Nationals in 2018, and <a href="https://curlyw.mlblogs.com/nationals-agree-to-terms-with-inf-of-howie-kendrick-a6d58651313b"><strong>Curly W Live</strong></a> has details on the deal:</p><p><a href="https://curlyw.mlblogs.com/nationals-agree-to-terms-with-inf-of-howie-kendrick-a6d58651313b">Nationals agree to terms with INF/OF Howie Kendrick</a></p><p><a href="https://rockiesphotos.mlblogs.com/rockiescaravan-day-6-ab12f0370c23"><strong>Rockies Photo Blog</strong></a> shares images from Day 6 of Rockies Caravan:</p><p><a href="https://rockiesphotos.mlblogs.com/rockiescaravan-day-6-ab12f0370c23">#RockiesCaravan: Day 6</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=ffce02c520ec" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com/meet-the-2018-red-sox-rookie-class-ffce02c520ec">Meet the 2018 Red Sox rookie class</a> was originally published in <a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com">MLB.com Blogs</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Winter caravans roll on]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 21:28:12 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1000/1*YcI_HlWasUnSRq93sMnZwQ.jpeg" /><figcaption>Members of the Rockies meet elementary school students. (Rockies Photo Blog photo)</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://rockiesphotos.mlblogs.com/rockiescaravan-day-4-9ebbfcf1eb2f"><strong>Rockies Photo Blog</strong></a> checks in from the road with images from Day Four of Rockies Caravan:</p><p><a href="https://rockiesphotos.mlblogs.com/rockiescaravan-day-4-9ebbfcf1eb2f">#RockiesCaravan: Day 4</a></p><p>The Mariners invited 22 players to Spring Training and <a href="https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-extend-22-invitations-to-major-league-spring-training-9c56f83a58d1"><strong>From the Corner of Edgar &amp; Dave</strong></a> has the full rundown:</p><p><a href="https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-extend-22-invitations-to-major-league-spring-training-9c56f83a58d1">Mariners Extend 22 Invitations to Major League Spring Training</a></p><p><a href="https://philliesinsider.mlblogs.com/a-tongue-in-cheek-look-at-baseball-in-2069-8c2145740fc9"><strong>Phillies Insider</strong></a> takes a humorous gaze into the crystal (base)ball:</p><p><a href="https://philliesinsider.mlblogs.com/a-tongue-in-cheek-look-at-baseball-in-2069-8c2145740fc9">A tongue-in-cheek look at baseball in 2069.</a></p><p>The Dodgers gave back to local groups last year, as <a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/ladf-2017-season-results-in-1-5-million-in-grants-to-local-organizations-78b26047c6c9"><strong>Dodger Insider</strong></a> explains:</p><p><a href="https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/ladf-2017-season-results-in-1-5-million-in-grants-to-local-organizations-78b26047c6c9">LADF: 2017 season results in $1.5 million in grants to local organizations</a></p><p><a href="https://ourgame.mlblogs.com/a-day-at-oriole-park-when-fans-were-fans-e1f24caf02a"><strong>Our Game</strong></a> looks back at when fans were fans, with this antique article shared by MLB historian John Thorn:</p><p><a href="https://ourgame.mlblogs.com/a-day-at-oriole-park-when-fans-were-fans-e1f24caf02a">A Day at Oriole Park: When Fans Were Fans</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=c1a2180fa5f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com/winter-caravans-roll-on-c1a2180fa5f">Winter caravans roll on</a> was originally published in <a href="https://mlbcomblogs.mlblogs.com">MLB.com Blogs</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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