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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Will MLB's trade market heat up during the season? If so, here's who could be on the move — In the days leading up to Friday's podcast interview of Dr. Anthony Fauci, I canvassed team officials about what questions they might ask the infectious disease expert, and one staffer seemed …
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Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Francisco Lindor's arrival in Mets camp brings a smile to Luis Rojas' face — Francisco Lindor reported to camp on Sunday, which is as exciting for his new manager as it is for Mets fans. — “It's just great to see him in the uniform,” Luis Rojas said of Lindor, who took batting practice …
CBS Boston:
Johnny Damon Arrested In Florida On DUI Charges — BOSTON (CBS) — Former Red Sox outfielder Johnny Damon was arrested in Florida early Friday morning and is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence. — Damon was arrested by Windermere Police early Friday morning …
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Hannah Phillips / Orlando Sentinel:
Ex-MLB star Johnny Damon arrested in Windermere, suspected of DUI — Johnny Damon, a former Major League Baseball star and two-time World Series champion, was arrested Friday in Windermere along with his wife, accused of resisting police during a traffic stop for suspected DUI, records show.
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Tim Healey / Newsday:
Mets want David Peterson to compete for a rotation spot — David Peterson is competing for a spot in the Mets' rotation — or so club decision-makers want him to believe. — Coming off an abbreviated rookie season in which he made the jump directly from Double-A and had a 3.44 ERA in 10 games …
Keith Pompey / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Sixers, Flyers and Wells Fargo Center pitch Philadelphia officials on having up to 5,000 fans at games — The 76ers are trying to bring fans back to the Wells Fargo Center.They had up to 100 family members, staff members, and friends in attendance for Friday night's 112-105 win over the Chicago Bulls.
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Max Goodman / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees' Prospect Austin Wells Is Already Turning Heads At Spring Training — In just a few days at Yankees camp, first-round pick Austin Wells has impressed his new manager Aaron Boone quite a bit. — Austin Wells is only a few days into his first Spring Training with a big-league club, but he's already making quite the impression.
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Dan Szymborski / FanGraphs Baseball:
ZiPS 2021 Top 100 Prospects — For the sixth year, ZiPS returns to crank out its top 100 prospects for the upcoming season. If you're unaware of what the ZiPS projections are or the purpose they serve, please consult this article as well as this one while I reconsider my public relations strategy.
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Associated Press:
Six-game series among changes to minor leagues — NEW YORK — Baseball's minor leagues will shift to regionalized six-game series with a common off day in a move that cuts scheduled travel mileage by 28-56% and reduces expenses in their first season of operations under Major League Baseball.