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ESPN:
Sources: Pete Crow-Armstrong's Cubs deal for 6 years, $115M  —  Pete Crow-Armstrong's new contract extension with the Chicago Cubs is for six years and $115 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday.  —  The deal, sources said, begins in 2027 and, in a rarity, does not include a club option …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong finalizing extension  —  Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs are finalizing a long-term contract extension, sources told ESPN on Monday, locking up one of the breakout stars of last season after he won a Gold Glove and posted the team's first 30-30 season in three decades.
ESPN:
WNBA changing possible end date to Nov. 21 under new CBA  —  Under the new WNBA collective bargaining agreement, the league is changing its latest possible end date to Nov. 21, which is nearly a month later than the previous deal, according to a document produced by the union and acquired by ESPN.
ESPN:
Yankees' Gerrit Cole strikes out 3 in final spring training test  —  Veteran right-hander Gerrit Cole, who sat out all of last season for the New York Yankees after undergoing Tommy John surgery, was optimistic after his second and final appearance of spring training before heading back to Florida …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report
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Sam Dykstra / MLB.com:
Willits highlights depth of Nationals' infield prospects  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Under a new front office led by president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, the Nationals have worked to build up the depth of their farm system this offseason.  In doing so, they've built up a logjam …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Alexa Philippou / ESPN:
Syracuse HC says frequently being in UConn's bracket ‘unacceptable’  —  STORRS, Conn. — Syracuse coach Felisha Legette-Jack blasted the NCAA women's basketball committee Monday night for consistently putting her teams in the UConn subregional in Storrs.  —  “For us to do what we've done …
Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds open without 2 top starters as Nick Lodolo lands on IL  —  MILWAUKEE - The Cincinnati Reds are wasting no time testing their once-vaunted starting pitching depth.  —  With Nick Lodolo's latest blister battle forcing him to the injured list, the Reds are down two starters to open the season …
Courtney Hollmon / MLB.com:
'He's ready to go': Ohtani K's 11 in electric Spring Training finale  —  LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani didn't just provide a highlight reel on Tuesday night; he provided a blueprint for a Dodgers rotation in need of stability.  With Blake Snell and Gavin Stone sidelined …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
The Athletic:
Kylian Mbappe's knee injury misdiagnosed after Real Madrid staff scanned wrong leg  —  Share full article  —  Kylian Mbappe's knee injury was misdiagnosed after Real Madrid medical staff performed an MRI scan on the wrong leg back in December.  —  When no problem was found after a scan …
Alex D'Agostino / Sports Illustrated:
Most Likely Diamondbacks Prospects To Be Called Up This Year Ranked  —  These players could easily debut in 2026 for Arizona. … The Arizona Diamondbacks may have finalized their major league roster, but that doesn't mean there aren't prospects eagerly awaiting their turn in MLB.
Discussion: MLB.com and Arizona Sports
Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Kevin McGonigle on Tigers' Opening Day roster?  Latest from A.J. Hinch  —  SCOTTSDALE, AZ - The wait continues.  —  The Detroit Tigers - led by president of baseball operations Scott Harris and manager A.J. Hinch - will make their Opening Day roster decision about top prospect Kevin McGonigle …
Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Is Carlos Estevez's slow start drawing concern?  Consider this, the Royals say  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Royals stick with All-Star closer Carlos Estévez despite spring concerns.  — Estévez showed reduced velocity and control issues after WBC, prompting monitoring.
Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Robert out of hospital after suffering cardiac event at Phillies complex  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Phillies right-hander Daniel Robert is out of the hospital and feeling OK following a cardiac event on Sunday morning at BayCare Ballpark.  —  Robert, 31, collapsed on the pitcher's mound next …
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Marcus Hayes / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Phillies reliever Daniel Robert, who almost died last fall, has another medical scare at spring training
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and Yahoo Sports
 
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