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ESPN:
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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The Athletic:
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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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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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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
Discussion: CBS Sports and Forbes
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.
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
The Athletic:
Yankees planning to add former Cubs official to boost presence in Japan: Sources  —  Share full article  —  In an effort to improve their international scouting presence, the New York Yankees are planning to add Nao Masamoto to their front office, league sources said Wednesday …
Discussion: Bleacher Nation and Yahoo Sports
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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