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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yankees' Aaron Judge would welcome fellow right fielder Bryce Harper — As Bryce Harper's free agency trudges along, New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge was asked about what it might take to bring the left-handed hitter — who plays the same position as Judge — to the Bronx.
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Wallace Matthews / New York Daily News:
Yankees are content without Manny Machado or Bryce Harper, says Aaron Boone: 'We're a complete team' — As any barroom pool shark will tell you, so long as the 8-ball remains on the table the game is not over. — In the cases of the free agencies of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB's free agency freeze is an embarrassment for baseball — The baseball equipment and uniforms have been packed, the trucks are rolling on the highways, and in just a few days, spring training camps open in Florida and Arizona. — While local TV crews have breathlessly showed clips …
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TMZ.com:
Aaron Judge Pitches Bryce Harper to Sign with the Yankees
Aaron Judge Pitches Bryce Harper to Sign with the Yankees
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Way-too-early 2019 All-Stars: Manny Machado and Bryce Harper will start for ...?
Morning Call / Baltimore Sun:
Report: Phillies engaged in trade talks regarding J.T. Realmuto — The Major League Baseball offseason seems to have ground to a complete stop as the league waits with bated breath for Bryce Harper and Manny Machado to pick their destinations. — The Phillies are waiting too …
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MLB trade rumors: Phillies recently checked on J.T. Realmuto — Philadelphia Phillies v Detroit Tigers — With spring training less than two weeks away, the Marlins still have not agreed to give up J.T. Realmuto, so the Phillies are keeping themselves informed.
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Reports: Philadelphia Phillies return to J.T. Realmuto trade talks
Reports: Philadelphia Phillies return to J.T. Realmuto trade talks
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Jeff PassanESPN / ESPN:
Sources: MLB and players discussing rule changes that could alter game — Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are discussing potentially drastic changes to the on-field game and economic landscape of the sport in the middle of a collective bargaining agreement …
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Three-batter requirement for all pitchers, universal DH part of proposals that could bring big change to baseball — The left-on-left specialist — a left-handed reliever who sometimes faces only one left-handed hitter — soon might be an endangered species in Major League Baseball.
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Associated Press:
White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech throws for first time since surgery — CHICAGO — White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech is throwing again after the touted prospect had Tommy John surgery in September. — The team says Kopech had his first throwing session since the operation on Tuesday …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox, Brandon Guyer Agree To Minor League Deal
White Sox, Brandon Guyer Agree To Minor League Deal
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Local leaders want action — not just words — from the Cubs in response to Joe Ricketts' racist and Islamophobic emails — Chicago Tribune — An apology won't be enough for Muslim leaders in Chicago should they get their wish to meet as soon as next week with Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts …
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Associated Press:
Former Cubs closer Lee Smith ‘still in awe’ after touring Baseball Hall of Fame — Lee Smith had seen the Hall of Fame several times. This visit was completely different. — “I'm still in awe,” Smith said after the tour Tuesday, in preparation for his July induction.
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Astros' Carlos Correa, Rays' Tommy Pham win arbitration cases — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and Tampa Bay outfielder Tommy Pham have won their salary arbitration cases. — The decisions Tuesday gave players a 3-1 lead over teams in cases this winter.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
2019 Cincinnati Reds questions: Who will be the Opening Day starter? — Editor's note: With Spring Training approaching, we'll answer an important question about the Cincinnati Reds each day until pitchers and catchers report Feb. 12. Today's question: Who will be the Opening Day starter?
Associated Press:
Tobias Harris' late basket caps Clippers' comeback win against Hornets — CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Still not quite healed from a shoulder strain he suffered last week, Tobias Harris came up big for the Clippers. — Harris scored 34 points, including a running jumper in the lane with 4.3 seconds remaining …
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Broderick Turner / Los Angeles Times:
Lakers pull out of Anthony Davis trade talks amid ‘outrageous’ requests by Pelicans … The Lakers have pulled out of conversations aimed at trying to acquire New Orleans All-Star forward Anthony Davis because of the Pelicans' “outrageous” trade requests, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
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Chris Mannix / Sports Illustrated:
Inside the Celtics' Pursuit of Anthony Davis
Inside the Celtics' Pursuit of Anthony Davis
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