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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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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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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.

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 …

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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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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Shortstop Tim Anderson and manager Tony La Russa are ejected in the Chicago White Sox's 7-3 loss to the Oakland A's — Shortstop Tim Anderson and manager Tony La Russa were not around for the end of the latest frustrating night for the Chicago White Sox. — Both were ejected …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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