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Thousands pay tribute to late Rickey Henderson in Oakland — OAKLAND, Calif. — When Ken Griffey Jr.'s baseball-star father struggled to get through to the talented teen, Rickey Henderson somehow could. — The younger Griffey, who considers himself fortunate to have roamed …
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Luka Doncic To Lakers, Anthony Davis To Mavs In Three-Team Trade — February 2: The trade is now official, according to a press release from the Mavericks. — “We are thankful for Luka and grateful for his efforts during his time with us,” stated general manager Nico Harrison.
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Padres notes: Dylan Cease talks trade rumors, roster developments, Yu Darvish still there for Roki Sasaki — Xander Bogaerts moving back to shortstop, Adrian Morejon remaining in the bullpen — This isn't the first time that Dylan Cease has been here: Tumbling ferociously in the trade rumor mill.
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Could Albert Pujols become an MLB manager someday? — SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Albert Pujols grew up not 30 minutes from Estadio Quisqueya, a quaint, shaded stadium that has housed Santo Domingo's two baseball teams, the Tigres del Licey and the Leones del Escogido, for 70 years.

Breaking down the dwindling infield options for the Yankees as spring training nears — The Yankees' infield options are dwindling. — Jorge Polanco, who had been of some level of interest, agreed to re-sign with the Mariners on Thursday. — Ha-Seong Kim landed with the Rays on Wednesday.
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2025 MLB farm system rankings: Prospect insights, analysis — Now that we have ranked the top 100 MLB prospects heading into the 2025 season (along with a look at the potential breakout players in the Nos. 101-200 range), let's look at how all 30 farm systems stack up.
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Before signing Carlos Estévez, Royals pursued Anthony Santander — Some in the industry speculated that outfielder Anthony Santander agreed to defer two-thirds of his five-year, $92.5 million free-agent contract with the Toronto Blue Jays because he lacked other options. — Such was not the case.
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Brandon Hughes finalizing return to Cubs on a minor-league deal: Source — Brandon Hughes is finalizing a return to the Chicago Cubs on a minor-league deal, a league source briefed on the contract told The Athletic on Friday. Hughes had emerged as the team's closer during the second half …
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Padres Ace Michael King's 10 Best Landing Spots and Trade Packages amid MLB Rumors — The San Diego Padres really are listening on everyone. — We knew from prior reporting that the Friars were receiving trade interest in batting champion Luis Arraez, pitchers Dylan Cease and Robert Suarez and infielder Jake Cronenworth.
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Reds could develop as dark horse Pete Alonso landing spot as free agency drags on — How about long-shot Reds as a Pete landing spot? — Could the Reds pursue Pete Alonso? It's probably a long shot, but with Alonso's market not developing as expected, word is Cincy may consider it.
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Stare down between free agents Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman with their former teams should end soon — PHOENIX − Just eight days remain until pitchers and catchers begin reporting to spring training, but after 93 days since the start of free agency, two of the biggest free-agent infielders remain unsigned …
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Mets in talks with Padres about Dylan Cease trade — The Mets showed they don't like long-term deals for pitchers when they didn't pursue Max Fried or Corbin Burnes, but they've been trying for Padres rental ace Dylan Cease (and presumably would also consider rotation mate Michael King).
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