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AP source: Yankees plan to not pay $26 million owed Ellsbury — NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees plan to not pay Jacoby Ellsbury the remaining $26 million due under his contract, contending he violated the deal by getting unauthorized medical treatment. — New York general manager sent a letter …
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees filing grievance to owe Jacoby Ellsbury less money — The Yankees may not be on the hook for all of the $26 million they owe Jacoby Ellsbury. — The Post has learned, according to several people with knowledge of the situation, the Yankees are attempting to recoup some of the money …
Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Yankees do not intend to pay Jacoby Ellsbury's remaining salary — Two days after releasing Jacoby Ellsbury, the Yankees now plan to inform the outfielder that they do not intend to pay him the remaining dollars they owe him. This comes after the team learned the chronically injured center fielder …
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New York Post:
Yankees claim Jacoby Ellsbury went behind their backs as money fight escalates — If only Jacoby Ellsbury had inspired this much fire and fury when he actually played for the Yankees. — Ellsbury, long ago a worthy foe when he wore a Red Sox uniform, now finds himself immersed in a heated battle …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Release Jacoby Ellsbury, Designate Greg Bird
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners, Evan White Agree To Long-Term Contract — The Mariners and first base prospect Evan White are in agreement on a six-year, $24MM contract that contains three club options, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports (via Twitter). The contract, which can max out at $55.5MM if the options are exercised …
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Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Report: Mariners prospect Evan White agrees to historic $24 million deal before reaching majors — The Seattle Mariners and their top prospect have agreed to a historic $24 million deal before he has even played an inning in the major leagues or above Class AA.
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
The Reds are interested in Zack Wheeler; the Braves' big bullpen bet; more notes — Imagine this rotation for the Reds next season: — Wait, why would the Reds want Wheeler? Don't they need offense? Isn't starting pitching already their strength? — All fair questions …
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ESPN:
Yasmani Grandal, White Sox agree to four-year, $73M deal — MLB, Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers — The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a four-year, $73 million contract with free-agent All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal, the team announced Thursday.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: MLB querying players on Astros sign-stealing allegations — Major League Baseball officials investigating whether the Houston Astros cheated over the past three seasons by electronically stealing signs have asked players associated with the organization what they know about a range …
Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
MLB puts unanimous stamp of approval on John Sherman as next Royals owner — Now it's just a matter of paperwork and the transfer of about a billion dollars for John Sherman to officially take over as the new principal owner of the Kansas City Royals. — Major League Baseball's owners voted unanimously …
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Dylan A. Chase / MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Owners Approve Sale Of Royals To John Sherman
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Mitchell Byars / Daily Camera:
Fairview High quarterback Aidan Atkinson arrested in sex assault case — Starting Fairview High School quarterback Aidan Atkinson has been arrested after police allege he sexually assaulted multiple women on a party bus in 2018. — Boulder police issued a news release about the arrest …
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Denver Post, CBS Denver, Sports Illustrated and Chicago Sun-Times
Tim Tucker / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves exec to investors: 'We're set up to win, and we're going after it' — The Braves pitched a bullish outlook for the team, on and off the field, at an investors conference held by owner Liberty Media in New York on Thursday. — “We're set up to win, and we're going to go after it,” …
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