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Washington Post:
The world just learned of the Astros' cheating. Inside baseball, it was an open secret. — On the evening of Oct. 22, 2019, a group of umpires, Major League Baseball officials and the brain trusts of the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros — the respective general managers …
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Associated Press:
Angels' Stassi apologizes for Astros' sign-stealing scheme — SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS — TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Max Stassi says he wishes he had done “the right thing” when he learned about the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scheme late in their World Series championship season in 2017.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Astros owner Jim Crane to talk strategy with team amid scandal — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is expected to meet with the full Astros roster Wednesday to discuss the team's strategy for publicly addressing the sign-stealing scandal that has rocked …
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Elizabeth Swinton / Sports Illustrated:
Gary Sanchez Says 'It's Hard to Say' if Yankees Were Cheated Out of World Series by Astros
Gary Sanchez Says 'It's Hard to Say' if Yankees Were Cheated Out of World Series by Astros
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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
Shi Davidi / Sportsnet.ca:
Police: Blue Jays' Reese McGuire arrested for ‘Exposure of Sexual Organs’ — DUNEDIN, Fla. - Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire was arrested last weekend for the exposure of sexual organs and given a notice to appear in court, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Announces Rule Changes For 2020 Season — Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday the implementation of several rule changes that will take place in 2020 — most notably the previously reported three-batter minimum for pitchers, the expansion of standard roster size from 25 to 26 players …
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Eric Longenhagen / FanGraphs Baseball:
2020 Top 100 Prospects … Below is my list of the top 100 prospects in baseball. The scouting summaries were compiled with information provided by available data, industry sources, as well as from my own observations. — Note that prospects are ranked by number but also lie within tiers demarcated by their Future Value grades.
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Bill Shanks / Sports Illustrated:
Braves start day one with news of Cole Hamels' injury — On a day that is counted down to all winter, the day pitchers and catchers officially report to spring training, the Atlanta Braves had inauspicious news start spring training Wednesday morning. — Manager Brian Snitker told reporters …
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves roster preview: Rotation could be formidable ... or position of need
Braves roster preview: Rotation could be formidable ... or position of need
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Re-Sign Derek Dietrich — The Reds have re-signed infielder/outfielder Derek Dietrich to a minor league contract and invited him to Major League Spring Training, per a team announcement. He's represented by All Bases Covered Sports Management. — It's the second straight winter …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Greg Bird comes to Texas Rangers camp early, healthy, ready to compete at first base — Feeling healthy again and with a job to win, Greg Bird is a week early to Texas Rangers spring training. — Once a top New York Yankees prospect, Bird was designated for assignment in November after four injury-plagued seasons.
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Baseball America:
2020 MLB Organization Talent Rankings — Baseball America's first installment of farm system rankings for the 2020 season is here, reflecting a myriad of changes since our last update midway through the 2019 season. — The top farm system in baseball again belongs to the Tampa Bay Rays …
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Jon Paul Morosi / MLB.com:
Several teams checking in on KB trade (sources) — Kris Bryant is due to arrive to Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., later this week. By all indications, he will be in the Cubs' Opening Day lineup in Milwaukee on March 26. — Yet, it's also true that the Cubs remain engaged in communication …
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Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Entering another spring training with Mets, Tim Tebow 'won't give up' on baseball dream — If Tim Tebow strikes out at baseball, it's certainly going to be swinging. — Tebow begins spring training with the New York Mets organization next week in Port St. Lucie, Fla. …
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New York Post