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Plus five tips on hitting without batting gloves and a classic baseball clip from Bob Costas and the cast of "Cheers."
Tyler Kepner14
Wendle has experienced uncharacteristic struggles with his glove early in the season, including a questionable late-inning decision.
Tim Britton64
David Stearns says Brett Baty could get the bulk of time playing third, with Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos opening up platoon scenarios.
Will Sammon and Tim Britton61
For the second straight offseason the Twins find themselves searching for a starting shortstop and the trade market could make sense.
Aaron Gleeman74
Who are the most underrated, indispensable players for each team? Jim Bowden checked in with decision-makers across MLB as he made his list.
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A pair of young starters shined, but Tampa Bay held Miami scoreless again and won behind Joey Wendle's clutch double in the eighth.
Josh Tolentino9
For players such as Brian O'Grady, Lucius Fox, Daniel Robertson and Mike Brosseau, positional versatility could lead to a roster spot.
Josh Tolentino11
Tampa Bay still has the majors' best record heading into its rematch with the Red Sox, but injuries and adversity taking a toll.
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Can the Rays keep winning? If so, what would make for a successful season in Tampa? Should they sign reliever Craig Kimbrel?
Kevin Cash's strategy to pull starters early hasn't worked out lately for Rays, who have lost four in a row by a combined five runs.
Josh Tolentino7
After signing Charlie Morton and trading for Yandy Diaz during the Winter Meetings, what's next on the Rays' offseason wish list?
Juan Toribio4
While the 23-year-old Adames seems settled in at SS, Wendle, 28, will be out to prove that his 2018 season at 2B wasn't a fluke.
Tommy Rancel6
Matt Duffy is the incumbent at third base, and, barring a platoon, youngster Jake Bauers should get a good run over at first.
Tommy Rancel8
As expected, Rays ace Blake Snell was named an AL Cy Young Award finalist but he refuses to get "too high or too low."
Juan Toribio1
Keller may not win the award, but the Royals are excited about his future.
Rustin Dodd5
“We’re a little biased, but at the same time, I know Miguel Andujar isn’t playing defense like Joey Wendle,” Matt Duffy said,. “He’s doing it at multiple positions. That’s not easy to do, man."
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A lefty-hitting, righty-throwing reserve with solid contact skills, the flexibility to play five positions -- a few really well -- and team control is the ideal 25th man for the Rays' roster.
Tommy Rancel4