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New York Times:
Reds, Royals discussing trade of Jonathan India, Brady Singer: Sources — In 2018, Jonathan India and Brady Singer were first-round picks out of the University of Florida. More than six years later, it's possible they could be traded for one another. — India, the Cincinnati Reds' second baseman …
Associated Press:
Orioles set to again move left-field wall at Camden Yards — Open Extended Reactions — BALTIMORE — The Orioles are ready to adjust their wall in left field again. — The team moved the wall at Camden Yards back and made it significantly taller before the 2022 season.
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Associated Press:
Sims replacing Sterling as Yankees radio play-by-play voice — Open Extended Reactions — NEW YORK — Dave Sims is replacing John Sterling as Suzyn Waldman's play-by-play partner on New York Yankees radio broadcasts. — WFAN made the announcement Thursday.
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Ryan Glasspiegel / New York Post:
Dave Sims nearing deal to replace John Sterling on Yankees radio — The Yankees are closing in on their man to replace the legendary John Sterling. — Mariners TV announcer Dave Sims is nearing a deal to become WFAN's new play-by-play broadcaster on Yankees games, sources told The Post.
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Andrew Marchand / New York Times:
Dave Sims, 71, getting Yankees' radio job, succeeding John Sterling — Youth movement! — WFAN and the Yankees are set to hire Dave Sims, 71, to be their new radio play-by-player succeeding the retired John Sterling, according to sources briefed on the agreement.
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John Romano / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays say county's stalling has likely killed the new stadium deal — ST. PETERSBURG — At the time, the moment seemed unremarkable. A ground ball to Taylor Walls. An underhand flip to Jose Caballero to force Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at second base.
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Colleen Wright / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays plan to play 2025 season at Tampa's Steinbrenner Field — In need of an interim home following hurricane damage to Tropicana Field, the team has a deal in place with its American League East rival. — The Rays are planning to play the 2025 season at Tampa's Steinbrenner Field, spring training home of the rival New York Yankees.
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Sean McAdam / masslive.com:
Juan Soto, Red Sox get acquainted in ‘productive’ 3-hour SoCal meeting — The Red Sox met with free agent outfielder Juan Soto in southern California Thursday night, according to a source with knowledge of the get-together, in what was termed a “productive” first session.
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Will Sammon / New York Times:
Luis Severino unlikely to accept Mets' qualifying offer: Source — Though starting pitcher Luis Severino loves playing in New York, it's likely that he declines the qualifying offer from the Mets, a league source said, in favor of trying to land a multiyear deal.
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Andy Kostka / The Baltimore Banner:
Orioles promote Sherman Johnson to major league hitting staff — The Orioles are rounding out their hitting staff by promoting Sherman Johnson, the upper-level minor league hitting coordinator, to Baltimore's major league outfit, a source with direct knowledge said.
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