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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
MLB: No evidence Astros used wearable devices to aid sign-stealing — The Houston Astros' illegal use of technology fueled further speculation Thursday that the team's players took their methods a step further by wearing concealed devices that notified them of certain pitches.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Allegations of ‘buzzing devices’ against Altuve, Bregman raise Astros scandal stakes — Is the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal about to get even worse? — Allegations from unsubstantiated reports are starting to gather steam, especially among New York Yankees media.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
L.A. City Council to seek World Series titles for Dodgers amid cheating scandal — The Los Angeles City Council is expected to vote within the next week on a resolution urging Major League Baseball to recall the championship trophies presented to the Houston Astros in 2017 and the Boston Red Sox in 2018 …
Tom Verducci / Sports Illustrated:
Jose Altuve Denies Wearing Electronic Device Under Jersey — Jose Altuve and his agent vehemently deny any allegations of wearing an electronic device during games. — Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve issued an unqualified denial in response to speculation on social media …
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Jenna West / Sports Illustrated:
Giants Add Alyssa Nakken to Coaching Staff in Historic Hire — Alyssa Nakken is believed to be the first female coach in MLB. — The Giants have completed their hiring process for manager Gabe Kapler's staff and added Alyssa Nakken in a historic hire. — The club announced Thursday …
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Associated Press:
Giants make Alyssa Nakken first female major league coach — SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alyssa Nakken became the first female coach on a major league staff in baseball history Thursday when she was named an assistant under new Giants manager Gabe Kapler.
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ESPN:
Mets agree to part ways with manager Carlos Beltran — Carlos Beltran, the only player named in MLB's investigation of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal, is out as manager of the New York Mets before beginning his first season with the team, it was announced Thursday.
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Jay Jaffe / FanGraphs Baseball:
Out Before Reaching Home: Carlos Beltrán, Ex-Mets Manager — Carlos Beltrán won't set foot in a Citi Field dugout anytime soon. In my conclusion to Thursday's article on Beltrán's place in the Astros' 2017-18 sign-stealing mess — he was the only position player mentioned …
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Sports Illustrated, New York Post and MLB Trade Rumors
Brian McTaggart / Astros News:
Potential targets in Astros' managerial search — HOUSTON — The Astros' search for a manager to replace AJ Hinch will stretch beyond just bench coach Joe Espada, with owner Jim Crane opening up a national search that will include experienced names like Bruce Bochy, Dusty Baker and Buck Showalter.
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J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
Florida Fire Frogs To Play At Braves' North Port Facility In 2020 — The Florida Fire Frogs finally have a (temporary) home. — Minor League Baseball has approved the Fire Frogs to play at the Braves new North Port facility for the 2020 season. The decision gives some finality to a question that hung over the team all offseason.
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Talking Chop
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Sign Adeiny Hechavarria — The Braves have signed shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria to a one-year contract worth $1MM, ESPN.com's Jeff Passan reports (Twitter link). The club has officially announced the deal. — Hechavarria returns to Atlanta after first joining the team on a free agent deal midway through August 2019.
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Talking Chop
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox, Rangers Swap Sam Travis For Jeffrey Springs — The Rangers have acquired first baseman Sam Travis from the Red Sox in exchange for left-hander Jeffrey Springs, the teams announced. Boston has designated left-hander Bobby Poyner to make room on the 40-man roster.
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