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Associated Press:
Manfred apologizes for calling WS trophy a “piece of metal” — SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred apologized Tuesday for what he called a disrespectful reference to the World Series trophy as a “piece of metal.”
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Sam Fortier / Washington Post:
Hate them all you want, but the Astros could be back in the World Series — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — What could be one of the final hand grenades in the spring training war of words landed in the middle of Dusty Baker's news conference Tuesday. The Houston Astros manager heard how …
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MLB Baseball News …, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Los Angeles Times
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Disciplining Astros not as easy for MLB as Altuve revealing a tattoo — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — This being Florida, and Florida being the cradle of American absurdity, the sight of a man peeling off his shirt, walking to a place where he was guaranteed to be noticed, pirouetting to show off …
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Bradford William Davis / New York Daily News:
MLBPA disputes Rob Manfred's claims of player non-cooperation in Astros sign-stealing probe — On Tuesday evening, the MLB Player's Association disputed league commissioner Rob Manfred's claim that the union threatened not to comply with the league's probe on illegal sign-stealing.
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David Purdum / ESPN:
Sportsbooks expect Astros hitters to be targeted often this season — Oddsmakers think Houston Astros batters could be sore this season. — On Monday, sportsbook William Hill set the over/under on number of Astros batters to get plunked this season at 83.5.
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MLive.com and New York Post
Jenna West / Sports Illustrated:
Nick Markakis Rips Astros: ‘Every Single Guy Over There Needs A Beating’ — Braves outfielder Nick Markakis is the latest player to sound off on the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. — Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis is the latest player to express his frustration over the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
A busy Sunday at Texas Rangers camp, but biggest news took place elsewhere in MLB
Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres, Red Sox still talking about deal involving Wil Myers — After attempt to land Mookie Betts failed, Padres still talking to Red Sox about sending Wil Myers, others to Boston — While Padres General Manager A.J. Preller did make significant upgrades all around the roster …
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MLB Baseball News …, NBCSports.com, MLB Trade Rumors, Royals Review and Over the Monster
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Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants to go beyond MLB and raise minor-league pay in 2020, help with housing — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Players in Giants camp who fail to make the team and get sent to the minors surely will be disappointed, but they will have a salve: a higher salary and a new housing allowance.
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The Athletic:
Exclusive: Giants will not include Aubrey Huff in their 2010 World Series reunion celebration — The Giants will hold a 10-year reunion celebrating their 2010 World Series championship team on Aug. 16. The starting first baseman for that team, who led the Giants in home runs and WAR …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun-Times:
After meeting with Theo Epstein, Kris Bryant expects to remain a Cub all season — Bryant, who has two years left of club control after losing his grievance over service-time manipulation, was made available in trade since the end of last season. GM Jed Hoyer backed Bryant's expectations.
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Phillies Nation and MLB Trade Rumors
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Brian M. Bergner Jr / MLB Baseball News …:
Cubs' Ricketts not convinced spending more would boost team
Cubs' Ricketts not convinced spending more would boost team
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Marcus Stroman spoils team with Mets-themed apparel from his own clothing line — PORT ST. LUCIE — For Marcus Stroman, his happiness is heightened by lifting others. — The 28-year-old pitcher gifted his teammates and bosses with new athletic apparel this week — which shined a light on an intrinsic quality that makes him tick.
Jared Martin / Sports Illustrated:
The One Issue Pirates' GM Cherington Can't Escape — Houston Astros short stop, Carlos Correa, said in an interview recently that he is done talking about the sign-stealing scandal. Not a chance. He will be asked about it plenty more times between now and the end of his career.
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