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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Anthony Rizzo retiring as member of the Cubs after 14 MLB seasons — CHICAGO — Former Cubs All-Star Anthony Rizzo is returning to the organization as an ambassador for the club and will retire as a Cub during an on-field ceremony at Wrigley Field before Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Associated Press:
Anthony Rizzo, 36, to retire as Chicago Cub, become team ambassador — CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo will officially retire as a member of the Chicago Cubs on Saturday and will join the organization as team ambassador. — The 36-year-old Rizzo spent 10 of his 14 major league seasons with Chicago.
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Chicago Tribune, Marquee Sports Network and Bleed Cubbie Blue
The Athletic:
Orioles plan to expand front office, hire new GM under Mike Elias — The Baltimore Orioles doubled down on the leadership of Mike Elias before their disappointing season even began, quietly promoting him to president of baseball operations, sources told The Athletic. — The promotion of Elias occurred last offseason.
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Associated Press:
Jacob deGrom going back to where career began to face Mets for first time since joining Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom is excited to be going back to where his career began, the home stadium where he made 109 of his 245 starts in the big leagues and had back-to-back Cy Young Award-winning seasons with the New York Mets.
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MLB.com and Dallas Morning News
Barry M. Bloom / Sportico:
Francona's Return to Managing Pays Dividends for Low-Budget Reds — SAN DIEGO - Last year at this time, Terry Francona didn't have a care in the world. He was one year into his retirement after 23 years of managing in Major League Baseball and loving it.
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Struggling Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe dealing with shoulder issue months after feeling ‘pop’ — Access the Yankees beat like never before — Don't miss Greg Joyce's text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees.
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Potential MLB managerial, front office changes on the horizon — There is sincere regret in the words of Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker when he mentions what life in baseball has cost him. His son Troy, now a hitting coach for the Houston Astros, played baseball growing up …
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Associated Press:
Paul Skenes tops 200 K's, throws 64 pitches in Pirates' loss — BALTIMORE — After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. — The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1 …
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Sports Illustrated, SportsNet Pittsburgh and Bleacher Report
MLB.com:
Here are the 2025 Arizona Fall League rosters — If you thought the end of summer also brought the end of your chances to follow top prospects, just remember - there's always desert ball. — Rosters for the six Arizona Fall League teams were officially announced Wednesday afternoon …
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Baseball America, Seattle Sports, Arizona Sports, The Good Phight, D-backs Under Review and The Athletic
ESPN:
Athletics solve Aroldis Chapman, rally past Red Sox in 9th — WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Aroldis Chapman allowed his first hit since July 23, and the Athletics rallied in the ninth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4, avoiding a series sweep. — Shea Langeliers led off the ninth …
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Associated Press:
From tots to taters, Harrison Bader has thrived in the pressure cooker of Philadelphia pennant race — PHILADELPHIA — From tots to taters, Harrison Bader has thrived in the pressure cooker of a Philadelphia pennant race. — With enthusiasm and elite defense, Bader became an instant fan favorite …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Masyn Winn aims to play through meniscus tear that will require surgery, not lengthy recovery — In today's 10 AM “Ten Hochman” video, Ben Hochman discusses the Cardinals' Masyn Winn! Plus, a happy birthday shoutout to Adam Sandler and Todd Zeile! And as always, Hochman picks a random Cards card out of the hat!
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Associated Press:
Braves catcher Sean Murphy will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a labral tear in his hip — Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy will undergo season-ending surgery Thursday to repair a labral tear in his right hip, the team announced. Recovery is expected to take four months.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Murphy to undergo surgery to repair hip tear, miss rest of '25
Murphy to undergo surgery to repair hip tear, miss rest of '25
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Battery Power, MLB Trade Rumors and The Athletic
