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MLB's sign-stealing controversy broadens: Sources say the Red Sox used video replay room illegally in 2018 — When Major League Baseball punished the Red Sox and Yankees in September 2017 for conduct related to electronic sign stealing, the league touched on the epicenter of a problem …
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David Barron / Houston Chronicle:
Young girl hit by foul ball at Astros game still suffering, seven months later — The 2½-year-old girl who suffered a skull fracture when hit in the head by a foul ball at an Astros game May 29 continues to be treated for a brain injury that has left her at lasting risk for seizures …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: MLB near decision on discipline for Astros — Major League Baseball's investigation into the Houston Astros' illegal use of technology is in its final stages and members of the organization expect commissioner Rob Manfred to decide on the severity of discipline within the next two weeks …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Extend Craig Counsell — The Brewers have announced a new contract with manager Craig Counsell, as first reported by Robert Murray (Twitter link). It's said to take the skipper through the 2023 season. — Counsell, 49, was already under contract through the 2020 campaign under the extension he reached in the fall of 2016.
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Associated Press:
Brewers 'Counsell gets 3-year contract extension through '23 — SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee general manager David Stearns didn't have to do much thinking when it came to a new long-term deal for Brewers manager Craig Counsell.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Sources: Arizona Diamondbacks nearing deal with reliever Hector Rondon — (Photo: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) — The Diamondbacks added another power arm to their bullpen, agreeing to terms with reliever Hector Rondon on a one-year deal with a club option for 2021, sources said Wednesday.
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Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
In bizarre lawsuit, Yankees' failed prospect says Derek Jeter ruined his career — In a rambling, conspiracy-laced lawsuit, a failed prospect, who never played above High-A and had a career batting average of .244, sued the Yankees for $34 million and blamed Yankees legend Derek Jeter …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Announce Edwin Encarnacion Signing, Designate Kodi Medeiros — The White Sox have formally announced their previously reported one-year contract with slugger Edwin Encarnacion, designating left-hander Kodi Medeiros for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
MLB superstar trades, sign-stealing punishment and more: Passan answers 20 questions for 2020 — A new year means endless new questions for Major League Baseball, a sport in the midst of its most engaging free-agency period in a half-decade, nearing the punishment phase of an ugly scandal …
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Chris Haynes / Yahoo Sports:
Sources: Anthony Davis declines Lakers' max extension offer — LOS ANGELES — The Lakers offered their star forward Anthony Davis a four-year, $146 million max extension on Tuesday, but they were informed that he will be bypassing an in-season extension in favor of entering unrestricted free agency in July …
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Sources: Rangers, Robinson Chirinos inching closer to a reunion — Chirinos did OK, reaching the World Series with Houston, in his year-long separation from the team. — The Rangers appear willing to admit a mistake. — And to pay the price that comes along with such an admission.
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ESPN:
Orioles reliever Miguel Castro says he was robbed at gunpoint in Dominican Republic — Miguel Castro, a 25-year-old reliever for the Baltimore Orioles, says he was robbed at gunpoint in his native Dominican Republic and is lucky to be alive. — In a post in Spanish to Instagram on Tuesday …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Sign Eric Thames — In a continuation of a recent signing bonanza, the Nationals announced a one-year contract with first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames. The Apex Baseball client's contract contains a mutual option as well. Thames is reportedly guaranteed $4MM …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals, Daniel Hudson Agree To Two-Year Deal
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