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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins camp observations (Day 3): Jevon Holland continues to shine in secondary, plus stock up, stock down — Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland on his comfort level as his second season as a pro begins. Holland also shares who he watches to improve his game. (, /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' McDaniel speaks highly of Holland, Mostert — and gives injury updates; Miami to celebrate 50th anniversary of Perfect Season — MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel spoke highly of safety Jevon Holland and running back Raheem Mostert's performance early in training camp …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins linemen Austin Jackson, Liam Eichenberg improving as they learn new positions in camp — MIAMI GARDENS — There is optimism at training camp that the Miami Dolphins' offensive line will improve from last season solely on the additions of Terron Armstead and Connor Williams.
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Jerome Baker to remain versatile in defense; Dolphins expect season tickets to sell out — MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker expects to remain versatile in the team's defensive scheme, lining up both inside and outside in 2022. — “That's all I've been,” said Baker …
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Resilient Mets beat Marlins behind gutty Chris Bassitt outing, Brandon Nimmo homer — MIAMI — A game pitting Chris Bassitt — the Mets' leader in innings pitched — against Sandy Alcantara, the National League Cy Young frontrunner, featured seven runs in the first two innings.
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Tyler Naquin trade is another minor move for Mets team still in need of major addition — While they still have a few more days until the Aug. 2 trade deadline, thus far the Mets have made moves to give themselves little micro-advantages rather than springing for any of the best available options.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Are these the last days of J.D. Martinez with the Red Sox? — Xander Bogaerts sought and received reassurance that he will remain with the Red Sox beyond the trade deadline. The same cannot be said of J.D. Martinez. — Martinez gets the drill. Unlike Bogaerts, who has spent …
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Ryan Gilbert / audacy.com:
Nathan Eovaldi: ‘I want to be a part of this organization forever’
Nathan Eovaldi: ‘I want to be a part of this organization forever’
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Christopher Smith / Union-News:
Red Sox's Alex Cora on facing Andrew Benintendi as a Yankee: ‘It was going to be weird anyways with Kansas City’
Red Sox's Alex Cora on facing Andrew Benintendi as a Yankee: ‘It was going to be weird anyways with Kansas City’
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Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles score 4 in 9th to beat Reds, 6-2, remain above .500 at 100-game mark for first time since 2016 — CINCINNATI — For just a moment, as the benches emptied and the bullpens began the long race to the infield, there seemed to be a more literal definition to the word “fight” when it comes to the Orioles.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Tampa Bay Rays acquire veteran outfielder David Peralta from Arizona Diamondbacks, sources say — The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring veteran left-hitting outfielder David Peralta from the Arizona Diamondbacks for catching prospect Christian Cerda, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN.
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Joon Lee / ESPN:
Without antitrust exemption, MLB's ability to govern working conditions for minor leaguers ‘may not be possible,’ says Rob Manfred — In a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred argued that “it may not be possible” for the league to enforce …
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
deGrom set to make '22 debut Tues. vs. Nats — MIAMI — Jacob deGrom is days away from his return to the Majors. — The Mets' plan is for the two-time Cy Young Award winner to come off the injured list and make his season debut Tuesday in Washington, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino's injury putting pressure on Yankees to add to rotation — Luis Severino was on the field Friday, but the Yankees right-hander was nowhere near a mound yet. Severino, who was placed on the injured list July 14 with a strained lat muscle, was in the outfield …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Andrew Benintendi wasn't surprised by trade to Bombers