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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Why J.D. Martinez took less from the Dodgers and the latest on the trade market — The free-agent market always produces certain oddities. Consider this 2022 comparison of two right-handed hitters who recently reached switched teams, as if they were traded for one another.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers remain interested in free agent outfielder Michael Conforto — Conforto, 30, would give the Rangers an offensive boost in left field. — With the free agent outfield market starting to move in earnest over the last week, the Rangers may have started to hone in on their top target: Outfielder Michael Conforto.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
How realistic is it that the Red Sox sign Rafael Devers to a contract extension this offseason? — Rafael Devers is 26 years old and one year from free agency. In the wake of Xander Bogaerts's departure for the Padres on an 11-year, $280 million deal, the Red Sox face a tidal wave …
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Joon Lee / ESPN:
‘There are a couple of regrets’: Red Sox move forward after Xander Bogaerts bolts Boston
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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
Red Sox ownership shares the blame for team's underwhelming offseason
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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
AP sources: Giants postpone Correa intro for medical concern — The San Francisco Giants postponed a news conference Tuesday to introduce Carlos Correa after a medical concern arose during the All-Star shortstop's physical, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation.
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Justin Verlander and the Mets are confident in the two-ace approach — The Mets are confident that a rotation anchored by two aces is a winning formula. Free agent ace Justin Verlander was sold on the idea as well. There are obvious questions that come with two pitchers in their late 30s …
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
6 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' 150-126 loss, including a scoring mark that hadn't been reached in regulation since the 1980s — The Chicago Bulls collapsed Sunday in a 150-126 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, their fourth straight defeat. — The loss dropped the Bulls to 11-18 …
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Chicago Tribune:
Photos: New York Knicks 114, Chicago Bulls 91 — Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 114-91 loss to the New York Knicks on Dec. 16, 2022, at the United Center.
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ESPN:
Rangers host Phils to kick off 2023 ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ — BRISTOL, Conn. — National League champion Philadelphia will play at Texas on April 2 in the first ESPN Sunday night telecast of the 2023 season. The Houston Astros will host the Phillies in a World Series rematch on April 30.
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Ronce Rajan / ESPN Press Room U.S.:
2023 ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Schedule to Feature MLB's Top Superstars and World Series Rematch — Sunday Slate Begins April 2 When National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies Visit Texas Rangers; MLB Opening Night Exclusively on ESPN as World Series Champion Houston Astros Host Chicago White Sox March 30
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Dan Szymborski / FanGraphs Baseball:
2023 ZiPS Projections: Chicago Cubs — For the 18th consecutive season, the ZiPS projection system is unleashing a full set of prognostications. For more information on the ZiPS projections, please consult this year's introduction and MLB's glossary entry.
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Joe Doyle / Prospects Live:
Fernando Cruz, Leodalis “Leo” De Vries and Jose Perdomo highlight MLB's 2024 international amateur class — Front offices continue to pour more and more resources into their international scouting processes to gain a greater edge on the amateur evaluation front.
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Bleacher Nation and Cubs Insider
Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Following loss to the Lions, Jets know sense of urgency has to be high the rest of season — “We know we have to win out.” — Those were the words of Jets coach Robert Saleh after the Jets gut-wrenching 20-17 loss to the Lions. — Two months ago, following a win against the Broncos …
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Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Zach Wilson faces his moment of truth Sunday vs. Lions
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Pat Brennan / Cincinnati.com:
Reds' Tom Browning: Remembering the famous in-game visit to Wrigley rooftop — Reds fans will remember pitcher Tom Browning, 62, who died Monday, for many reasons, including some of the most important successes in the history of baseball's oldest franchise.
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