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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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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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baseballmusings.com
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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The Athletic, NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors and Talking Chop
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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Bucs Dugout
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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MLB Baseball News … and Houston Astros on Yahoo! …
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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MLB Baseball News … and New York Post
Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Justin Turner criticizes Rob Manfred for demeaning the World Series
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New York Post, MLB Baseball News …, Federal Baseball and MLB Trade Rumors
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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NBCSports.com, MLB Trade Rumors and Over the Monster
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The Boston Globe:
Sorry, but there is no explaining away the Mookie Betts move — FORT MYERS, Fla. — In an attempt to clear the air and explain the motivations behind the trade that sent Mookie Betts to the Dodgers last week, Red Sox principal owner John Henry, chairman Tom Werner, and CEO Sam Kennedy delivered comments …
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Dan Shaughnessy Watch and NBCSports.com
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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NBCSports.com, 95.7 The Game, MLB Baseball News …, Slate, SFGATE, Chicago Sun-Times, McCovey Chronicles, Yahoo! Sports, Sports Illustrated and USA Today
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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McCovey Chronicles, NBCSports.com and MLB Baseball News …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals notebook: Mikolas, Cardinals unclear on next step to treat arm discomfort — JUPITER, Fla. — With Miles Mikolas and his right forearm discomfort in a holding pattern, different medical measures might be tried, Cardinals manager Mike Shildt suggested Monday.
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MLB Daily Dish, MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Ken Kendrick opens up on Diamondbacks' ‘magician’ GM, cheating scandal, Chase Field future — Ken Kendrick's level of visibility has decreased during his years as the Diamondbacks' managing general partner, to the point that he tends to make himself available to the media only on the most significant …
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MLB Trade Rumors
