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Jon Meyer / WNEP-TV:
Nurse Accused of Helping with Surgery While Drunk … PLAINS TOWNSHIP — A nurse is charged with being drunk while assisting on an emergency surgery at the VA Medical Center near Wilkes-Barre. — He admits he was at a casino drinking when he was called into work.
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Melissa Pamer / KTLA:
Car Salesman Killed in Crash During Corvette Test Drive at Ontario CarMax; Driver Arrested — A used car salesman was killed when a red Corvette crashed during a test drive in Ontario, and the prospective car buyer was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter Tuesday afternoon, police said.
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Bryce Harper: 'I don't think I'm a leader' … VIERA, Fla. — The reigning National League most valuable player stared at his hands, or forward into nothing, as he answered reporters' questions for the first time this season. Occasionally, he would look up at the inquisitor, polite and respectful …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nationals, Bryce Harper talk contract, but ‘unique talent’ figures to test market
Nationals, Bryce Harper talk contract, but ‘unique talent’ figures to test market
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Agent: Cliff Lee Not Expected To Pitch In 2016 — Cliff Lee was reportedly considering a comeback earlier this winter, but as his agent Darek Braunecker now tells FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal (Twitter link), “We don't anticipate him playing at this point.” — Lee last pitched on July 31 …
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Chris Bahr / Fox Sports:
Former AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee expected to retire — Left-hander Cliff Lee is leaning toward calling it a career, FOX Sports MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal reported Tuesday. … Lee, 37, last pitched in the majors for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2014.
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Fox Sports:
American agent drops Cuban phenom Lazarito after death threat — Move by Culture39, Hairston, comes less than two weeks after 16-year-old Lazarito becomes eligible to sign with MLB club — The story of Lazarito, a 16-year-old Cuban phenom seeking to sign with a major-league club, has taken a dramatic and chilling turn.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom held out of drills, has bullpen postponed at Mets camp due to tightness in groin — PORT ST. LUCIE — Jacob deGrom was held out of drills and skipped his scheduled bullpen session on Monday because of what he described as tightness on the left side of his groin.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jose Reyes Placed On Administrative Leave Pending Completion Of Criminal Proceedings — Commissioner Rob Manfred's office announced today that Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes, who has an April 4 trial set in connection with his offseason domestic violence allegations, has been placed …
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Possible Snag In Deal Between Orioles, Yovani Gallardo — 7:26pm: The Orioles' issue with Gallardo is concern over his shoulder, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun (links to Twitter). However, as Encina notes, Gallardo doesn't have a history of shoulder problems …
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Associated Press:
Nats' Zimmerman Denies Using Performance-Enhancing Drugs — VIERA, Fla. — Even after a decade in the majors, Ryan Zimmerman knows that one report saying he took performance-enhancing drugs could tarnish his reputation. — So he's fighting to clear his name after Al-Jazeera America aired …
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Bob Dutton / thenewstribune:
Mariners closing in on deal with Cuban center fielder — Deal with Guillermo Heredia is in place pending a physical — Heredia defected from Cuba in January 2015 — Reports indicate Heredia is a plus-defender with a suspect bat — PEORIA, Ariz. — The Mariners are dipping …
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Peter King / SI.com:
Jameis Winston: What I Learned — Last year's No. 1 overall pick reflects on the lessons of his rookie season—from becoming a better leader and better quarterback to dealing with coaching changes to getting his body in shape so he'll fit in at his next Pro Bowl
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