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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers have new targets should they miss on Ohtani — In the grand scheme of things on a busy Tuesday, the announcement of the Opening Day first pitch for the Texas Rangers next season was third on a list of three things. (For the record, it's 2:30 p.m. March 29 vs. the defending world champions, the Houston Astros, on ESPN).
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Will the Nationals pursue Shohei Ohtani? What about suddenly free Braves prospects? — Late Tuesday, Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball came to an agreement on a new posting system, according to reports by the New York Post, Yahoo Sports, and others.
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Charles Odum / Globe and Mail:
Atlanta Braves punished for circumventing international signing rules — The Braves lost 13 prospects and former general manager John Coppolella was banned for life by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for circumventing international signing rules from 2015-17.
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles unlikely to capitalize on suddenly available international talent — Starting pitcher Shohei Otani of Japan throws in the top of fifth inning during the WBSC Premier 12 semi final match between South Korea and Japan at the Tokyo Dome on November 19, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. (Masterpress / Getty Images)
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Shohei Otani will play in MLB next season as ‘tentative’ agreement for new posting system is reached — It looks like the Babe Ruth of Japan will be coming to America next year. — A tentative posting agreement has been reached between between MLB, the MLB Players Assocation …
Craig Calcaterra / NBCSports.com:
Unprecedented sanctions: MLB bans former Braves GM for life, makes 12 signees free agents
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Gerry Fraley / Dallas Morning News:
With posting agreement reached, Shohei Ohtani could be under a team's tree by Christmas
Danny Knobler / Bleacher Report:
Rob Manfred Strikes Fear in Heart of MLB by Banning Former Braves GM for Life
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Braves' punishment frees up ‘phenom’ prospect Cardinals could chase
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
The chase for Shohei Ohtani is real now
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Barry Jackson / miamiherald:
Fox drops Marlins TV play-by-play man Rich Waltz, two former Marlins — The Marlins will have a significant change in their broadcast booth for the third consecutive season. — Fox Sports Florida on Wednesday dropped Marlins play-by-play announcer Rich Waltz, who had filled the position for 13 years.
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Zachary Ripple / New York Daily News:
Fox Sports parts ways with trio of Marlins broadcasters, which looks like another Derek Jeter move — Derek Jeter is making one thing clear in Miami: He's “The Captain” now. — As the Marlins continue to transition under new ownership, Fox Sports Florida announced Wedensday …
Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Twins showing interest in Pirates' Gerrit Cole, Rays' Jake Odorizzi among others? — The Minnesota Twins won 28 more games in 2017 than they did the previous season and are eyeing several pitchers this winter as they attempt to continue their upward trajectory.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Acquire Jaycob Brugman — The Orioles have acquired outfielder Jaycob Brugman from the Athletics, per a club announcement. A player to be named or cash will go to Oakland in return. — Brugman, 25, was just designated for assignment by the A's.
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Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Mariners, Jon Jay discussing deal? — The Seattle Mariners have reportedly zeroed in on a target to fill the outfield void vacated by Jarrod Dyson, who recently became a free agent. — According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, “there's some momentum” toward an agreement between Seattle and veteran outfielder Jon Jay.
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Zachary D. Rymer / Bleacher Report:
Giancarlo Stanton Red Sox Trade Would Set Up Dream HR Rivalry with Aaron Judge — It's good enough that Major League Baseball has Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge set to go toe-to-toe in pursuit of slugging accolades for many years to come. — Even better would be if their rivalry …
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Mark Maske / Washington Post:
NFL owners could change anthem policy next season if protests continue — Some NFL owners believe there is a strong possibility they will enact an offseason change to the league's national anthem policy if players' protests during the anthem persist through the end of this season …
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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels hire Josh Paul as bench coach, add Brad Ausmus to front office — Josh Paul, who spent part of his big league career playing for the Angels under Mike Scioscia, has been hired as the Angels new bench coach. — Earlier this month the Angels moved bench coach Dino Ebel to third base coach, replacing Ron Roenicke.
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