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Evan Drellich / The Athletic:
Why MLB's 2021 spring training is still likely to start on time — As the new year begins, spring training for the 2021 Major League Baseball season remains on schedule. Camps in Arizona and Florida are slated to open in the middle of February, just six weeks from now, and teams and their players have begun to prepare.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB threatens harsh discipline for teams violating facility access protocols before spring training — PHOENIX — Major League Baseball sent a detailed memo to its 30 teams Monday restricting access to their facilities and limiting voluntary workouts before the start of spring training …
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COVID-19 concerns threaten to disrupt national title game — In the latest twist of a season full of disruptions, there are COVID-19 related concerns that threaten to disrupt Monday's national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State. — There are concerns related …
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Jeff McLane / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Eagles players, coaches were shocked by Doug Pederson's QB switch, resulting in sideline confrontations — When Doug Pederson pulled Jalen Hurts for Nate Sudfeld early in the fourth quarter in Sunday's season finale against Washington, many Eagles players and coaches were shocked and outraged, team sources told The Inquirer.
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Shi Davidi / Sportsnet.ca:
Star closer Liam Hendriks seen visiting Blue Jays' complex in Dunedin — TORONTO - Closer Liam Hendriks, the top reliever available in free agency, was seen Monday visiting the Toronto Blue Jays' new complex in Dunedin, Fla., according to a source. — The recruitment visit …
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
A blockbuster for an elite shortstop? Why Colorado Rockies might need to trade Trevor Story now — Because of Francisco Lindor's rapid ascension on Major League Baseball's stage, and because of Cleveland's long-standing payroll limitations and its history of dealing its biggest stars …
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Carlos Collazo / Baseball America:
MLB Mock Draft — With 2020 finally behind us, it's a good time to take an early look at the 2021 draft and forecast how the talent will line up on July 11. — As always with mock drafts this early, it's important to note this is more of a guessing game and general preview of how the draft class is shaping up.
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Eric-Paul Johnson / Press Enterprise:
Centennial defensive end Korey Foreman chooses USC — Corona Centennial High defensive end Korey Foreman, one of the top players in the 2021 recruiting class, is headed to USC. — Foreman made his choice known Saturday, Jan. 2, at the end of the “All-American Bowl: Declaration Day” broadcast televised on NBC.
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