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8:35 PM ET, February 12, 2016

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Christopher Brito / New York's PIX11:
Brooklyn teen tries to steal Air Jordans, loses arm in Craigslist robbery gone wrong: police  —  CANARSIE, Brooklyn — A Brooklyn teenager lost his arm in a Craigslist robbery gone horrifically wrong in Brooklyn Friday afternoon, authorities said.  —  Police say the 17-year-old boy connected …
Discussion: KTLA, fox8.com, WTKR-TV and Fox 59
Mark Feinsand / New York Daily News:
After alcohol rehab and family time, CC Sabathia ready for Yankees return  —  October was one of the most challenging months of CC Sabathia's life, as the Yankees' star pitcher addressed his alcohol problem with a stint in rehab.  —  With pitchers and catchers set to report to Tampa on Thursday …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Avoid Arbitration With Aroldis Chapman  —  The Yankees have avoided arbitration with recently-acquired lefty Aroldis Chapman by agreeing to a one-year, $11.325MM deal, per Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).  —  That figure comes in $275K above the midpoint between the two sides' filing numbers of $13.1MM and $9MM.
Laura Albanese / Newsday:
CC Sabathia: Alcohol rehab couldn't wait until after postseason
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jenrry Mejia Gets Lifetime Ban After Third Positive PED Test  —  Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia has been banned permanently from the majors after his third positive PED test, according to a league announcement.  Remarkably, Mejia tested positive for the banned substance boldenone after earning two suspensions just last year.
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Tim Rohan / New York Times:
Mets Reliever Jenrry Mejia Permanently Barred From Major League Baseball  —  In what can be debated as an extraordinary feat of either stick-to-itiveness or poor judgment, Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia failed a doping test for a third time in a year, resulting in a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball.
Discussion: New York Post and Fan Interference
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Acquire Khris Davis, Designate Sean Nolin  —  The Athletics have acquired outfielder Khris Davis from the Brewers in a deal that will send catching prospect Jacob Nottingham and righty Bubba Derby to Milwaukee, per announcements from both teams.  Oakland has designated pitcher Sean Nolin to clear roster space.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Claim C.J. Riefenhauser, Designate Edgar Olmos  —  The Orioles announced today that left-hander C.J. Riefenhauser, who was designated for assignment when they acquired Odrisamer Despaigne from the Padres, has been claimed off waivers by the Cubs.  To create roster space …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Sign Blaine Boyer To Minor League Deal  —  The Brewers announced on Friday that they have signed right-hander Blaine Boyer to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.  —  Boyer, 34, spent the 2015 season in the Twins' bullpen and put …
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
William Weinbaum / ESPN:
Pitchers to debut new protective headwear in spring training  —  Early in spring training, 20 big league pitchers are expected to receive newly designed protective headwear resulting from a collaboration between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association.
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
Adam Himmelsbach / BostonGlobe.com:
Sources say Howard, Horford moves unlikely for Celtics  —  The Celtics are known as one of the more active and aggressive teams at the trade deadline and in free agency.  And with their treasure chest of assets and their future salary flexibility, they are one of the few teams that would be in position to close most deals.
Discussion: NESN.com and CBS Boston
Jesse Winker / Baseball America:
Top 100 Prospects: Nos. 51-100  —  Prospect season never ends at Baseball America, but the Top 100 Prospects list is the natural demarcation line from one season to another.  All of our countless conversations with scouts, coaches and team officials as well as many road trips over the past year have led to this list.
Chad Finn / Boston Globe:
Red Sox should be better than last year ... but are we sure they're going to be good?  —  And so that celebrated truck departed Van Ness Street Wednesday, destined for the sunshine of Fort Myers, Fla. and carrying an assortment of baseball equipment and necessities (400 pairs of socks!) …
Baseball America:
Organization Talent Rankings  —  As we continue our offseason prospect rankings, we line up the minor league talent in every organization from 1-30.  —  HEADLINES  —  Organization Talent Rankings  —  John Manuel and J.J. Cooper -Thursday, February 11, 2016
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Dodgers Shopping Alex Guerrero
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