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Starting pitching rounding into shape for Indians

Morning news and notes for Saturday, March 18, 2017

MLB: Spring Training-Cincinnati Reds at Cleveland Indians Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

The starting pitching is coming along for the Tribe, as both Corey Kluber and Danny Salazar put in sterling efforts in split-squad games. Also, Austin Jackson is healthy and hitting well and might just make the team.

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Tribe bats at home in dome; Salazar sharp | indians.com

Salazar strikes out 9 as the Tribe edges the Rangers in the Alamodome

Kluber fans six in five solid innings vs. Reds | indians.com

However, the Reds got to the Tribe bullpen in 7-3 loss.

Splitsville: Seven things we learned Friday as Cleveland Indians split with Rangers, Reds | cleveland.com

Yan Gomes and Bradley Zimmer continue to hit.

Jackson doing his best to claim roster spot | indians.com

During Friday's 7-3 loss to the Reds, Jackson went 2-for-3 with one RBI, giving him a .333 (6-for-18) average on the spring.

If Cleveland Indians' catchers don't hit will Francisco Mejia get promoted? Hey, Hoynsie | cleveland.com

People have questions. Inexplicably, many want them answered by Hoynsie.

Tribe’s ‘Little Cowboy’ got his start with Scrappers | vindy.com

Josh Tomlin looks back at the journey

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