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Gerrit Cole can avoid Tommy John surgery in Yankees' sigh of relief — The Yankees are close to Cy'ing with relief. — After Gerrit Cole visited with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Thursday, the belief for now is the Yankees ace can avoid Tommy John surgery, The Post has learned.
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Gerrit Cole to miss at least 1-to-2 months as Yankees ace visits noted surgeon — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will be out at least one-to-two months and will head to Los Angeles for an appointment with noted sports surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache, The Post has learned.
Buster Olney / ESPN:
What's next for Yankees after Gerrit Cole's injury news? — As the New York Yankees await news on the severity of Gerrit Cole's elbow issue, the reality of the calendar is this: He will be unavailable for a potentially significant period of time, and they are going to need to identify someone to pitch the games he cannot.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Gerrit Cole MRI: Results of elbow exam will frame New York Yankees' hopes for 2024 — For four seasons, Gerrit Cole was the picture of both dominance and durability, more than living up to the largest contract bestowed on a starting pitcher in baseball history. — Yet he is not invulnerable.
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
What I'm hearing about trade talks for White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease — Early Tuesday, I heard the Texas Rangers might be close to acquiring Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease. The tip turned out not to be true, at least at that moment, but two sources briefed on the talks confirmed the teams engaged in recent discussions.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Padres acquire RHP Dylan Cease in trade with White Sox — MLB, Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres — The San Diego Padres have acquired right-hander Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox, it was announced on Wednesday. — The White Sox are receiving right-hander Drew Thorpe …
The Athletic:
Padres acquire Dylan Cease from White Sox in 5-player trade — An offseason of Dylan Cease rumors has come to an end. The Chicago White Sox traded their right-handed ace to the San Diego Padres, the two teams announced Wednesday. — The Padres acquired Cease and trumped the Texas Rangers …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Report: Yankees Make New Offer For Dylan Cease
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CNN:
RFK Jr.'s VP prospect Aaron Rodgers has shared false Sandy Hook conspiracy theories in private conversations — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has confirmed that among his potential vice-presidential prospects is New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers …
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Rebecca Davis O'Brien / New York Times:
Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura Top R.F.K. Jr.'s List for Running Mate — Mr. Kennedy said he had been speaking with the Jets quarterback “pretty continuously” for the past month. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently approached the N.F.L. quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the former Minnesota governor …
John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
Optimistic A's manager Mark Kotsay has lofty ‘expectation’ of a .500 season — MESA, Ariz. — Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay had a smile on his face as he sauntered into the Hohokam Stadium clubhouse Tuesday morning. Consecutive 100-loss seasons and the franchise's messy relocation business …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
No longer afraid, Rockies' Riley Pint opens up about his comeback journey: ‘I want to be an inspiration’ — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. − Colorado Rockies pitcher Riley Pint hated the drive to the ballpark. — It made him nauseous entering the baseball clubhouse. — He cringed just putting on the uniform.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Mets talking to J.D. Martinez — and the interest is mutual — TEMPE, Ariz. — The Mets are among teams talking to star free agent DH J.D. Martinez, and word is the interest is mutual, sources tell The Post. — Mets owner Steve Cohen has apparently given the go-ahead to seriously discuss Martinez …
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