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Sources: Tony Clark resigns as MLBPA executive director — Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark resigned Tuesday after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the union in 2023, sources told ESPN.
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MLBPA leader Tony Clark resigns after revelation of inappropriate relationship — Share full article — Tony Clark, the longtime head of the Major League Baseball Players' Association, was asked by the union's player leadership to resign on Monday in the culmination of a four-day period …
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Ronald Blum / ABC News:
Tony Clark resigns as MLB players' union head as possible cap fight looms — Tony Clark has resigned as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, the union announced said, as a possible salary cap fight looms during a federal investigation of its finances
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Bruce Meyer elected MLBPA's interim executive director — The Major League Baseball Players Association unanimously elected Bruce Meyer as its new executive director Wednesday night, replacing Tony Clark the day after he resigned amid scandal less than a year before the expiration of MLB's collective bargaining agreement.
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
How the MLBPA can rebuild after Tony Clark scandal — Get past the salaciousness of Tony Clark's downfall, past the alleged inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law — who was also an employee of the union he ran — past the federal investigation into his stewardship …
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Roch Kubatko / MASN:
Mystery and speculation builds over Westburg injury status and timeline — SARASOTA, Fla. - A set Orioles infield appears to be falling apart at the seams. — Jordan Westburg was a candidate to move from third base to second base while Jackson Holliday opened the season …
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Andy Kostka / The Banner:
Jordan Westburg, unable to practice at Orioles camp, had imaging done on elbow, source says — SARASOTA, Fla. — The injury status of Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is murkier than initially believed. — A source with direct knowledge of the situation said Westburg underwent imaging on his elbow.
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Javier Báez responds to World Baseball Classic suspension for weed — LAKELAND, FL - Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez tested positive for marijuana during the 2023 World Baseball Classic, which suspended him from participating for Team Puerto Rico in the 2026 WBC.
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Cody Stavenhagen / The Athletic:
Javier Báez addresses WBC suspension for marijuana: 'I'm the one that failed the test'
Javier Báez addresses WBC suspension for marijuana: 'I'm the one that failed the test'
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
This was the KC Royals' message to players at first full-squad meeting of 2026 — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — Royals held first full-squad 2026 meeting to review campaign goals. — Team welcomed new players and prospects to boost outfield and roster depth.
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Why KC Royals owner John Sherman feels ‘urgency’ regarding stadium decision
Why KC Royals owner John Sherman feels ‘urgency’ regarding stadium decision
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David Schoenfield / TSN.ca:
Blue Jays get a B+ in final 2026 offseason grades — Blue Jays seeing the funny side of Okamoto as Japanese star settles into MLB life — Harvey's Hot Takes: Can Vladdy build off his hot playoff performance? — ‘I have good feelings about this year’: Guerrero Jr. confident in Blue Jays' 2026 outlook
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Sonja Chen / MLB.com:
Ohtani faces hitters, ‘way ahead’ of last year on pitching side — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Although the schedule would not appear to be in Shohei Ohtani's favor, both he and the Dodgers are confident that the two-way superstar can begin this season in the rotation.
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Jordan Rosenblum / FanGraphs Baseball:
OOPSY 2026 Top 100 Prospects — Cardinals Assistant GM Rob Cerfolio Discusses a Deep St. Louis System — Padres Assistant Director of Player Development Mike Daly Sees Promise in a Depleted San Diego System — My Worst Report: Lessons Learned From the Field
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Nathaniel Herz / NPR:
Surprise 4-legged Olympic competitor wows cross-country fans — LAGO DI TESERO, Italy — A local dog made a bid for Olympic glory Wednesday morning, breaking out of his doghouse and onto the homestretch of the cross-country ski course in the middle of a race.
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Mark Brus / CaughtOffside:
Sources: “Already informed” - Man Utd get huge boost as Premier League star cleared for transfer — There's no hiding that it's been a disappointing first season at Chelsea for Liam Delap, and I'm told five clubs are now keeping an eye on his situation. — At this stage, a loan in the summer …
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Tom Krasovic / San Diego Union-Tribune:
A.J. Preller's extension puts Padres (and their potential new owner) in a good spot — If a billionaire is indeed on the verge of buying the Padres, he or she had an A.J. Preller decision to make. — The options were: — Replace Preller with someone else to run baseball operations;
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AJ Cassavell / MLB.com:
Preller stays on, signs multiyear extension with Padres
Preller stays on, signs multiyear extension with Padres
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