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10:15 PM ET, August 31, 2022

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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Five Miami Dolphins to watch during 2022 season  —  Here's a look at five key players to watch on the Miami Dolphins during the 2022 season:  —  WR Tyreek Hill  —  The Dolphins sent shockwaves across the NFL when they traded a five-pick package that included their first two selections …
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
The life story of Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel: always different, always challenged, never satisfied  —  Before meeting Mike McDaniel, the smallest, funniest and most over-educated Miami Dolphins coach, you need to walk down a hallway.  It's in his great-grandmother's home.
Discussion: Mercury News
Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins starting cornerback Byron Jones to miss first four games
Discussion: Mercury News and ProFootballTalk
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde5: Dolphins GM Chris Grier must be looking for cornerback help; 5 thoughts on cut-down day
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Between harsh critics and cult-like supporters, Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa enters key season as polarizing figure
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
White Sox manager Tony La Russa will see heart specialists, out indefinitely  —  Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa will be out indefinitely while undergoing tests on his heart, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.  —  The person spoke to USA TODAY on the condition …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa out indefinitely with unspecified medical issue  —  CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is out indefinitely as he undergoes medical tests in Arizona, according to the team.  —  La Russa, 77, missed Tuesday night's game against the Kansas City Royals …
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens' surprise cuts set the stage for more roster turnover  —  A day before the Ravens trimmed their roster to 53 players, coach John Harbaugh said the team had a plan.  He declined to elaborate beyond the basics — positional value, special teams value and practice squad value, he said Monday …
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens reportedly expected to sign RB Kenyan Drake  —  Running back Kenyan Drake is visiting the Ravens on Tuesday and expected to sign with the team, pending a physical, according to multiple reports.  —  Drake, 28, became one of the top free-agent running backs available after the Las Vegas Raiders released him a week ago.
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
How injuries, vested veterans and practice squad spots could drive the Ravens' roster moves
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jameson Taillon leaves after just two innings against Angels following come-backer to his right arm, but is hopeful he can make next start  —  ANAHEIM — Jameson Taillon is hopeful he can make his next start, but not sure.  The Yankees right hander left Tuesday night's 7-4 win over the Angels …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge's 50th homer not enough to slow Yankees west coast slide
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Chris Cotillo / Union-News:
Boston Red Sox's Jarren Duran opens up on mental toll of struggling in majors: 'I've been pretty low... A lot of fans want me out of here'  —  BOSTON — Jarren Duran hears the criticism.  From the fans.  On talk radio.  Even from inside his own head.  The Red Sox outfielder knows …
Discussion: NBCSports.com and NESN.com
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Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles top prospect Gunnar Henderson, left-hander DL Hall to join club's taxi squad in Cleveland  —  With rosters expanding in just a few days as the calendar flips to September, the Orioles are making a move to potentially add two of their top prospects to the team.
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Shane McClanahan skips start due to shoulder impingement  —  The ace left-hander and manager Kevin Cash say they are cautiously optimistic it's not a major injury and that not much time will be missed.  —  MIAMI — Ace Shane McClanahan didn't feel right warming up Tuesday, unable to get his left shoulder loose.
Associated Press:
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr.'s shoulder surgery delayed by one week because of strep throat  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Fernando Tatis Jr. had to postpone a scheduled shoulder surgery because he has strep throat, the latest wrinkle in what's been a turbulent season for the San Diego Padres shortstop.
Discussion: MLB - The Athletic
 
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets look to close the gap for NL's No. 1 seed as Dodgers arrive at Citi Field for key series
Discussion: Mercury News
Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
Ex-Tiger Matthew Boyd expected to make his Mariners' debut this week in Detroit
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