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MLBPA sends out union authorization cards in first step toward unionizing minor leaguers — The Major League Baseball Players Association took an initial step toward unionizing the minor leagues Sunday night, sending out authorization cards that will allow minor league players to vote …
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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
MLB Players Association is trying to unionize minor-leaguers — reversing decades of opposition — NEW YORK — The Major League Baseball Players Association is attempting to unionize minor-leaguers, reversing decades of opposition. — The players association said Monday …
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Chicago Tribune, Cubs Insider and Sports Illustrated
Evan Drellich / MLB - The Athletic:
MLBPA wants to unionize minor leaguers, takes first step by sending authorization cards to players — The players' union long heralded as the strongest in sports, the Major League Baseball Players Association, wants to newly include minor-league players in its membership, a potentially massive change to the baseball landscape.
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Between harsh critics and cult-like supporters, Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa enters key season as polarizing figure — MIAMI GARDENS — Any talk about Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa these days sounds more like a heated political debate than traditional sports analysis and commentary.
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Sports Illustrated and Mercury News
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins look to turn offseason momentum into long-awaited playoff return — The Miami Dolphins won the offseason. — Now, it's time for the massive haul of talent over the past several months — and a new coach — to translate into winning in the regular season and, ultimately, a postseason berth.
Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Tyreek Hill's work ethic, commitment to maximizing his talents leaving an impression on Dolphins — There's a point in everyone's life when their tank gets a fill up. I'm referring to the fuel that provides the inspiration for achievement, innovation and success, the situation or experience that creates that “why” moment.
Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
Red Sox president says Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora will be back next season — In Aug. 2015, less than two years after winning the World Series, the Boston Red Sox replaced head of baseball operations Ben Cherington with Dave Dombrowski while heading toward a second straight last-place finish in the AL East.
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ESPN, NBCSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Projecting the Ravens' 53-man roster: Who makes the cut? It might not matter for some. — “So, defensively, the guys came through and got the spots. Of course, we had the big plays on offense,” said John Harbaugh. (Baltimore Sun) — On paper, the Ravens' roster math is straightforward.
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Orange County Register
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Five things we learned from the Ravens' 17-15 preseason win over the Washington Commanders
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Orange County Register
Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Risers and fallers: Ravens beat Commanders, 17-15, to finish 6th straight preseason undefeated
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Orange County Register and Ravens Wire
Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears roster moves: 3 players waived — including WR Kevin Shaa — as cuts begin to get down to 53 players — The Chicago Bears have to narrow their roster to 53 players before Tuesday's 3 p.m. deadline. — Here are the most recent moves as the Bears assemble their roster and practice squad for the regular season.
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Orange County Register
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Miami Herald:
Miami Marlins again to explore possibly trading pitching for bats this winter — While we've heard the Marlins are willing to spend money to upgrade this offseason, they're expected to make their most prominent offensive acquisition through the trade market.
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Fish Stripes, MLB Trade Rumors and Battery Power
Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
Ex-Tiger Matthew Boyd expected to make his Mariners' debut this week in Detroit — Detroit — Look who's back. — When the Tigers welcome the Seattle Mariners to Comerica Park for three games this week, a very familiar face will be setting up shop in the visitors' clubhouse.
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MLB Trade Rumors
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles prospect Grayson Rodriguez to pitch for Aberdeen on Thursday in first game action since lat injury — Grayson Rodriguez, the Orioles' top pitching prospect, will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Thursday, the IronBirds announced. — Rodriguez, who Baseball America ranks …
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Mercury News
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hurricanes' Tyler Van Dyke brings hope of history back to Quarterback U — Tyler Van Dyke doesn't know the full history of it all. He doesn't know, for instance, how Jim Kelly returned from his first pro season to help Bernie Kosar break down film or how Georga Mira, Class of '64, helped Steve Walsh with some footwork.
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Mercury News
