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Jenrry Mejia, who became the first player to receive a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball for performance-enhancing drug use during his time with the New York Mets, stated Thursday he believes league officials conspired against him.

Baseball is typically the old man wagging his fist at the youngsters.

Not anymore.

On Friday, March 11, the league will host a “Snapchat Day” when players across the league will be permitted to use “SnapBat” selfie sticks—yes, that’s real—and smartphones in the dugout and bullpen.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez is working his way back from a shoulder injury he suffered back in September.  

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Martinez Looking Good While Throwing Live BP

Friday, Mar. 4

Martinez threw a live batting practice on Friday, which was the first time he pitched to batters since his injury, per Benjamin Hochman of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:

Bryce Harper doesn’t squat with an exercise ball.

He squats on one.

On Friday, the Washington Nationals star gave the world another reminder of what a freak athlete he is.

A year after winning the National League MVP, the 23-year-old slugger will look to use what he’s done in the weight room to carry Washington back into the postseason.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson returned to spring training Friday after heading back to Southern California to spend time with his wife and newborn daughter. He also resumed throwing, as he recovers from elbow surgery and shoulder tendinitis, according to the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher.  

The Chicago Cubs rock.

Before Friday’s Cactus League contest against the Los Angeles Angels, shortstop Munenori Kawasaki took the mic and absolutely killed a rendition of Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.”

The Cubs loved it and rocked out—while wearing Japanese headbands:

Ah, spring training.

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New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is refusing to sign his contract for the 2016 season as a form of protest due to his disappointment in the salary the team assigned him.

Outfielder Josh Reddick wants to remain with the Oakland Athletics, but not much discussion has been had for a new contract.

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A's Want Reddick Beyond This Year

Thursday, March 3

Athletics executive vice president Billy Beane said Thursday on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio he wants to lock up Reddick to a long-term deal, per ESPN's Jim Bowden.   

Injuries wrecked the Detroit Tigers last year and look to be a problem already in 2016, as recently acquired outfielder Cameron Maybin suffered an injury to his wrist. 

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Maybin Out 4-6 Weeks

Thursday, March 3

Per an official release from the Tigers, Maybin is expected to miss four to six weeks with a "non-displaced fracture" in his left wrist, which he suffered when he was hit by a pitch against the New York Yankees. 

Thirty-eight-year-old David Ross is entering his 15th and final MLB season, and knowing that his retirement is right around the corner, the Chicago Cubs catcher's teammates are having some fun this spring with the man they affectionately call "Grandpa Rossy."

It's just what youngsters do.