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2:25 AM ET, March 26, 2023

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Max Goodman / New Jersey Online:
Yankees' Luis Severino to miss final spring start  —  TAMPA — With less than a week until Opening Day, there is heightened concern that something is wrong with Yankees right-hander Luis Severino, a starter who's battled myriad injuries over the past several years.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino dealing with lat strain and won't make scheduled first start of season for Yankees  —  TAMPA — The Yankees' rotation has suffered another blow, as Luis Severino is dealing with a low-grade lat strain on his right side.  —  “It's gonna put him in jeopardy to start the year,” Aaron Boone said Saturday morning.
Forbes:
Baseball's Most Valuable Teams 2023: Price Tags Are Up 12% Despite Regional TV Woes  —  Last season's record revenue for Major League Baseball translates into all-time-high valuations for its teams.  —  The eroding economics of regional sports networks made little difference: Major League Baseball teams are still hot assets.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Carlos Rodon throws first bullpen session since forearm strain  —  Carlos Rodon's first bullpen session since mildly straining his left forearm went off without a hitch.  —  The southpaw threw 15 fastballs on Thursday.  The injury, which Rodon pitched through last May as a member …
Discussion: Denver Post and New York Post
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Nets lose 5th in a row, blow 10-point lead late vs Cavs  —  Every fan in attendance at Barclays Center rose to their feet for the most pivotal possession in Thursday's encore matchup between the Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers: Game on the line, single-possession game, who takes the last shot?
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Jimmy Butler's best arriving right on schedule for Heat: ‘You just kind of watch the magic’
Jacob Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles name veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson opening day starter March 30 vs. Red Sox  —  SARASOTA, Fla. — The Orioles have an opening day starter.  —  Veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson will start Baltimore's first game March 30 against the Boston Red Sox, the Orioles announced Friday morning.
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Philadelphia 76ers open with a 17-0 run and never look back in rout  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 16  —  76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and Bulls guard Patrick Beverley fight for possession during the first quarter on March 22, 2023, at the United Center.
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
As decisions loom, Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza capitalize on time together  —  TAMPA — While Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza have been locked in a high-profile competition to become the Yankees' starting shortstop this spring, the two have also made it a point to get acquainted.
ESPN:
MLB Rank 2023: Ranking baseball's top 100 players  —  Who will be the best player of the 2023 MLB season?  —  Opening Day is almost here, which means it's time to break down how baseball's elite stack up against each other.  —  To create our annual MLB Rank list of the top 100 players in the sport …
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ESPN:
MLB Rank 2023: Top snubs, overrated and underrated players
Discussion: Baseball America and NBCSports.com
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Joey Votto remains uncertain for Opening Day, may begin 2023 season on injured list  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Opening Day is less than a week away and it's uncertain whether Joey Votto will be starting at first base when the Cincinnati Reds begin their season Thursday.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
Cardinals signing Miles Mikolas to 2-year extension  —  Ahead of making the Opening Day start for the St. Louis Cardinals, right-hander Miles Mikolas has received a two-year contract extension, the team announced Friday.  —  Sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers that Mikolas is getting $40 million in the new deal.
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs 3B prospect James Triantos undergoes knee surgery and will miss at least 6-8 weeks, sources say  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 53  —  Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ, pitcher Kyle Hendricks, pitcher Marcus Stroman and right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
Discussion: Bleacher Nation
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Jed Lowrie announces retirement, reflects on 7 years with A's  —  Jed Lowrie's 14-year major-league career started with a strong rookie season for the Boston Red Sox, when the infielder stood out in the Division Series despite playing with a broken wrist.  He also spent three stints …
 
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