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Former MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent has died — Fay Vincent, the MLB Commissioner forced out by Jerry Reinsdorf and his cronies, has passed away — Fay Vincent, the former MLB Commissioner who was forced out by a clique of hardline owners who then installed Bud Selig as Commissioner …
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Fay Vincent, Baseball Commissioner in a Stormy Era, Dies at 86 — He presided in a period of union strife, the emergence of steroid use, the banning of Pete Rose and an earthquake that rattled a World Series. — Fay Vincent, a lawyer who presided over Major League Baseball …
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Flaherty agrees to return to Tigers' rotation — DETROIT — What would the 2024 Tigers' playoff run have looked like with Jack Flaherty in their rotation? — They can't replay the Trade Deadline. But on Sunday night, they did the next-best thing by bringing Flaherty back for another try.
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Jack Flaherty returns to the Tigers — LA native was acquired by the Dodgers from Detroit at the 2024 trade deadline. Flaherty heads back to the Tigers with a 2-year deal that guarantees $35 million, including a player option for 2026. — Jack Flaherty was acquired by the Dodgers …

MLB 2025 free agency: Alex Bregman's strengths, concerns, best fits — Alex Bregman has been one of the best players in baseball since his first full season with the Houston Astros in 2017, helping them to eight consecutive trips to the playoffs and two World Series titles.
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Stare down between free agents Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman with their former teams should end soon
Stare down between free agents Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman with their former teams should end soon
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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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Mavs GM Nico Harrison on stunning Luka Doncic trade: 'It's my job to make tough decisions' — The Mavs are sending their star player to the Lakers in a stunning deal. … Update: — This story has been updated with quotes from Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison.

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.
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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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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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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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