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Evan Drellich / The Athletic:
Sources: Angels, Diamondbacks, Reds and Tigers owners opposed MLB luxury tax increase — Editor's note: This story was updated to add a comment from a MLB spokesperson about the league's recent CBT proposal. — NEW YORK — Four Major League Baseball owners — Bob Castellini of the Reds …
Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
Amid uncertainty, multiple MLB teams have asked league about canceling Rule 5 draft this season, sources say — Fallout from Major League Baseball's lockout of the players could have far-reaching implications on the trade and free-agent markets, potentially slowing them because teams …
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The Athletic:
Rosenthal and Stark: MLB executives think Rule 5 draft should be canceled — As the baseball lockout continues, club executives are in almost unanimous agreement that the Rule 5 draft, one of the most arcane events on the baseball calendar, should be canceled.
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ESPN:
MLB Players Association starts $1M fund for workers impacted by canceled games; MLB to follow suit — Locked-out Major League Baseball players are starting a $1 million fund to support workers impacted by canceled games. — In addition, Major League Baseball will also be setting up a fund for impacted workers, a source told ESPN.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Players' union preparing written response to MLB's last CBA offer, sources say — Officials from the Major League Baseball Players Association are preparing a written response to MLB's last offer on a new collective bargaining agreement that preceded the league canceling the first week of the regular season …
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins GM Chris Grier says it's too early to say if Tua Tagovailoa can be elite — INDIANAPOLIS — Some Language Arts teacher needs to sit the Miami Dolphins coaches, executives and players down for a grammar lecture discouraging the use of double negatives.
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
GM Chris Grier says Dolphins will work with Xavien Howard to restructure deal; talks about Deshaun Watson, Sean Payton — INDIANAPOLIS — The Miami Dolphins appear likely to appease any concerns Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard may have with his contract this offseason.
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Boston Herald
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Nets sharpshooter Joe Harris will undergo a second season-ending ankle surgery — Joe Harris is not walking back through that door. — The Nets' sharpshooter will undergo a second surgery on the left ankle that has plagued him all season. Nets general manager Sean Marks …
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Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Knicks rookie Miles McBride still waiting for his chance — PHILADELPHIA — It has been exactly two months since Miles “Deuce” McBride received meaningful minutes with the Knicks. — Back when COVID-19 was ravaging the roster in late December, McBride was provided six games in the rotation by coach Tom Thibodeau.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
'They need to stop treating us like we're idiots': How MLB can salvage this season — Nine days into a marathon negotiating session that left all involved weary and worn, Major League Baseball and the MLBPA entered the bargaining room early Tuesday morning with a chance to save Opening Day.
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Joe Kelly / Los Angeles Times:
First person: Joe Kelly pleads with fans to ‘not forget about baseball’ amid MLB lockout — A plea: Don't give up on baseball. It's too important. — I get it. You're knee-deep in the millionaires vs. billionaires conversation that has dominated this offseason, looking for the signs …
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Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Giants releasing veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph in start of salary cap cuts — INDIANAPOLIS — The Giants' cap clearing has begun. — Kyle Rudolph said goodbye to the Giants, their fans and his teammates on Instagram Wednesday morning. A source confirmed to the Daily News that the team …
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