MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) explore some of the young players who are making an impact during the 2020 Spring Training season so far. Plus, the guys discuss their thoughts about players being "mic'd up" during gameplay. Also, it's Monday, so the mailbag is open!

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Which young players are standing out this spring?

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss Chris Sale's flexor strain in his left elbow and how it could affect the Red Sox in the short and long term. Plus, the guys talk about which young stars could follow Christian Yelich and Yoan Moncada by signing an extension with their team

Chris Sale has a flexor strain; Young stars in line for extensions

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss Christian Yelich and the Brewers reportedly agreeing to a team-record, seven-year extension that will keep him with the Crew through 2028. Plus, Chris Sale injures his elbow and awaits MRI results from Dr. James Andrews.

Christian Yelich reportedly gets record extension from Brewers; Chris Sale injures elbow

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss Spring Training battles for roster spots, including outfield spots for the Cardinals, Reds and Padres. Plus, the guys discuss MLB's new eligibility rules for the 2020 Olympics that will allow top prospects to participate.

Spring Training roster battles taking shape; Top prospects can participate in 2020 Olympics

With Leap Day on the horizon, MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss how players use their extra time to bond during Spring Training. Giancarlo Stanton and Chris Sale may miss Opening Day in the latest injury news. Plus, it's Friday, which means Justice is Served!

Leaping for cookies; Giancarlo Stanton and Chris Sale may miss Opening Day

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss injured elbows around the league, including the Yankees' announcement that Luis Severino needs Tommy John surgery and how it will affect the AL East. Plus the guys discuss Madison Bumgarner's secret career as rodeo star "Mason Saunders"

Severino needs Tommy John surgery; Madison Bumgarner is a secret rodeo star

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) highlight the players to watch as Spring Training games begin. They discuss what to expect from Yoenis Cespedes and King Felix as they look to rebound their careers, and take a look into Zack Greinke's delayed arrival at Astros camp. Plus, a look inside the Monday Morning Morning Lineup Morning Mailbox.

Spring Training games begin; Greinke arrives at camp

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss the injury bug getting to teams as Spring Training begins, including Luis Severino being shut down with right forearm soreness. The guys discuss Grapefruit and Cactus League games getting started, headlined by the Nationals and Astros playing back-to-back matchups at their new Florida home in West Palm Beach. Plus, it's Friday, which means Justice is Served!

Severino shut down with forearm soreness; Spring Training games to get started

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss the most recent news surrounding the Astros and Commissioner Rob Manfred's statements; Manny Machado comes back to Spring Training with a new look; some breakout players for 2020; the fallout from the Angels and Joc Pederson trade snafu, plus it's time for another rendition of Worthless Trivia Wednesday!

The latest from Spring Training camps, breakout players for the 2020 season and a little worthless trivia for you

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss the most recent news surrounding the Astros and commissioner's statements; Manny Machado comes back to Spring Training with a new look; dive into Angels and the Joc Pederson trade, plus it's time for another rendition of Worthless Trivia Wednesday!

The latest and greatest around Spring Training camps, break out players for the 2020 season and little worthless trivia for you

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) break down the latest Astros' news, including Ken's Rosenthal's interview with Carlos Correa. The guys discuss the public feud between Zack Wheeler and Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen regarding the team's free agency pursuit, and give a tribute to the life and career of long-time Blue Jays shortstop Tony Fernandez. Plus, it's Monday, which means it's time to open up the mailbag!

Astros remain a hot topic; remembering long-time Blue Jays SS Tony Fernandez

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss the Astros players addressing the sign-stealing scandal publicly for the first time as a team as Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and others weigh in on the 2017 allegations. Plus, Mookie Betts meets the media in LA, MLB officially sets some new rule changes for 2020, and whether the Braves should be concerned with a Cole Hamels injury.

Astros players apologize; Mookie starts his time with the Dodgers

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) break down the potential revisions to MLB's playoff format and whether it's a possibility to be in play by 2022. The guys also break down the week so far for the Red Sox after trading Betts and Price to the Dodgers and the announcement that Ron Roenicke will take over as interim skipper. Plus some key questions as camps open up across Florida and Arizona.

Is Selection Sunday coming to Major League Baseball?

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss the updated reports sending Mookie Betts to LA and how the scope of the deal changed over the last week for the Red Sox, Dodgers, Twins, and Angels. Plus, the Rays-Padres make an intriguing swap, the chances AJ Hinch manages in 2021, Hunter Pence reunites with the Giants, and we open up Monday's mailbag.

Mookie Betts heads to LA (again)

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