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Mick Akers / Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Oakland A's enter binding purchase agreement for Las Vegas ballpark site — The Oakland Athletics have zeroed in on Southern Nevada, signing a binding purchase agreement for land just west of the Strip where a major-league ballpark could be constructed. — The agreement is for 49 acres …
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Oakland A's agree to purchase land near Las Vegas Strip — The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land near the Las Vegas Strip, where they intend to construct a major league ballpark, team president Dave Kaval said Wednesday night.
New York Times:
With Las Vegas Land Deal, Athletics May Finally Leave Oakland — After years of tense negotiations to remain in the Bay Area, the A's said they had reached a deal to acquire a stadium site near the Las Vegas Strip. — For more than half a century, the Oakland Athletics …
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Max Scherzer suspended 10 games following ejection for excessive sticky stuff; opts not to appeal — SAN FRANCISCO — After getting ejected for his hand being too sticky Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, Max Scherzer is well aware of what people are calling him right now: A cheater.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets pull out 5-3 victory against Dodgers after umpires eject Max Scherzer — LOS ANGELES — The story through the first three and 1/2 innings into the series finale between the Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon was about a former Mets ace. It very quickly turned into a story about the club's current ace.
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Run, pass, special teams: Nets defensive scheme is working, but not winning games — The Nets have taken away the run and the pass, but have lost Games 1 and 2 of their first-round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on special teams. — And they're OK with that.
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Nets crumble late and lose to Joel Embiid, Sixers, 102-97, and fall into 3-0 series hole
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Even at 1-1, Heat left feeling at a loss against Bucks, 'we've got to lick our wounds' — MIAMI — The opportunity was there to offer a tried-and-true trope. But the Miami Heat also knew better after trailing by as many as 36 points Wednesday night. — Yes, they went into Milwaukee …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
No Giannis, no problem for Bucks in 138-122 thrashing of Heat that evens series 1-1
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon heads to the injured list while Kyle Hendricks nears a minor-league rehab stint — The first test of the Chicago Cubs starting pitching depth has arrived. — Jameson Taillon, who was scheduled to start Thursday at Wrigley Field, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
‘Dream come true’: Mookie Betts makes 1st career appearance at SS — CHICAGO — On Wednesday night, Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts was sleeping in a hospital room in California. Twenty-four hours later — after the arrival of his new baby boy — he was playing shortstop …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Madison Bumgarner designated for assignment by Diamondbacks — After four ugly starts to open the season, left-hander Madison Bumgarner has been designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks, sources said, essentially bringing an end to his time with the team.
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Julian McWilliams / The Boston Globe:
This Jarren Duran could be the one the Red Sox have been waiting to see — Jarren Duran is at his best when playing with reckless abandonment. Or, as he puts it, “playing with his hair on fire.” — There's a certain level of conviction that comes with that. Audaciousness.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Diamondbacks designate Madison Bumgarner for assignment — Madison Bumgarner was designated for assignment Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks, who will eat more than $34 million remaining on the veteran left-hander's contract, sources told ESPN. — Bumgarner, who signed a five-year …
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