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T.J. Quinn / ESPN:
Free agent Matt Harvey could be suspended by MLB after admission of opioid distribution — If Matt Harvey can find a team willing to sign him, he could immediately be suspended for at least 60 days for saying that he provided opioids to Tyler Skaggs on several occasions, a Major League Baseball official told ESPN on Wednesday.
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T.J. Quinn / ESPN:
Jury finds Eric Kay guilty of distributing fentanyl and causing the death of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs — FORT WORTH, Texas — A federal jury found former Los Angeles Angels communications director Eric Kay guilty on two felony counts Thursday, agreeing with the government that he distributed …
Associated Press:
Matt Harvey, C.J. Cron among four MLB players to testify they got oxycodone from former Los Angeles Angels staffer Eric Kay — MLB, Los Angeles Angels, Colorado Rockies — FORT WORTH, Texas — Four major league players testified Tuesday they received oxycodone pills from a former Angels employee accused …
Associated Press:
Eric Kay found guilty of causing Tyler Skaggs' death — Former Angels employee faces life in prison for giving drugs to the pitcher that led to his death July 1, 2019 — FORT WORTH, Texas — A former Los Angeles Angels employee was convicted Thursday of providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Little progress toward new CBA in latest bargaining session between MLB and MLBPA, sources say — A bargaining session between Major League Baseball and the players' union lasted just 15 minutes Thursday and produced little progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.
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Juan Soto says he was offered 13-year, $350M extension by Washington Nationals before MLB lockout — The Washington Nationals offered a 13-year, $350 million extension to outfielder Juan Soto before the current lockout by Major League Baseball, he confirmed to ESPN's Enrique Rojas on Wednesday.
Associated Press:
MLB lockout talks to resume Thursday with MLBPA's response to clubs' plan — NEW YORK — Negotiations aimed at ending Major League Baseball's lockout will resume Thursday. — The players' association notified management Wednesday that it is ready to respond to the offer MLB made last weekend …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins bring back former standout cornerback Sam Madison as assistant coach — The Miami Dolphins are bringing back the one of the team's all-time greats, Sam Madison, as an assistant coach. — Madison will join new coach Mike McDaniel's staff as cornerbacks coach/pass-game specialist …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins nearly at full coaching staff with outside linebackers coach hire — The Miami Dolphins are one step closer to a full coaching staff under new coach Mike McDaniel. — The Dolphins hired Tyrone McKenzie as their new outside linebackers coach, a league source confirmed to the South Florida Sun Sentinel late Tuesday night.
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Christian Clark / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
The Pelicans ‘won’ the 2019 draft lottery with Zion. Why are they behind Ja Morant and Memphis? — In 2019, a pair of small-market teams from the South finished first and second in the NBA's draft lottery. — At the time, it appeared that one had struck gold while the other had to settle for a consolation prize.
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Pelican Debrief, NBA Analysis Network, Hoops Rumors, Sports Illustrated, HoopsHype, Bleacher Nation and UPROXX
ESPN:
Kiley McDaniel's top 100 MLB prospects for 2022 — This year's list of the top 100 MLB prospects comes at a time when the status of the 2022 season is in limbo, but not to fear: The minor league season will start on time regardless of if they agree to a new CBA in the majors.
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Chipper Jones believes Freddie Freeman ‘a little frustrated’ Braves deal wasn't done last year — Atlanta Braves HOF third baseman Chipper Jones joined Dukes & Bell Tuesday to talk about the Braves World Series Trophy Tour that is happening. Jones also talked about where he thinks …
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